Development Manager

Development ManagerHip Hop Caucus began as a movement in 2004. Today, it is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization, Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund, with a sister 501(c)(4) organization, Hip Hop Caucus Action Fund. The Caucus leverages Hip Hop culture to build campaigns, advocacy, and narrative power with communities, to impact issues critical to racial, climate, and economic justice and civil and human rights.The Development Manager is a foundational hire on Hip Hop Caucus's lean, fast-moving Development Department, working side-by-side with the Senior Director of Development, and will fundraise for both the c3 and c4 entities. This role will hold primary responsibility for the institutional grants portfolio, help build out a new mid-size individual donor program from the ground up, support major donor cultivation alongside the Senior Director, and manage the Development Marketing Specialist.The Development Manager will work closely with program teams across the organization to ensure grant proposals and funder reports are well-coordinated and accurately reflect program work, and will support the department's fundraising and legal compliance practices related to Hip Hop Caucus's C3/C4 structure.Key ResponsibilitiesGrants & Institutional Giving (primary owner)Mid-Size Donor Program (build & manage)Major Donor SupportDigital & Multi-Channel FundraisingTeam ManagementDatabase OperationsMeetings & Team ResourcesQualifications3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, with direct experience in grant writing and institutional funder relationshipsBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experienceDemonstrated track record independently managing an institutional grants pipeline, including proposal development and reporting, from research through submissionProficiency with a CRM/fundraising database (EveryAction/NGP VAN strongly preferred)Strong writing and proofreading skills, with experience producing grantmaker- and donor-facing materialsInterest in and/or experience with individual donor cultivation, ideally including mid-size or major donor workFamiliarity with digital fundraising channels (email, social, sustaining donor programs) and comfort partnering with a digital-focused colleagueComfort working with financial data and reconciliation processes in partnership with a Finance teamPrior experience supervising, managing, or mentoring staff preferred; comfort taking on people-management responsibility as part of this role's growth trajectoryExcellent attention to detail and follow-through on recurring, deadline-driven tasksStrong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple donor relationships and concurrent deliverablesAbility to handle confidential donor and financial information with discretionComfort operating in a small, lean team where ownership and roles will grow over timeGenuine commitment to Hip Hop Caucus's mission at the intersection of racial, economic, and climate justice, and civil and human rightsCompensation and BenefitsThe salary range for this role is $80,000-$95,000, and the final salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Hip Hop Caucus also offers a comprehensive benefits package. The Caucus team has a remote culture, with physical offices in Los Angeles, CA, and Washington, DC. This opportunity is location-flexible, with a strong preference for candidates based in one of the office locations or the metro Atlanta area.Application ProcessSubmit a resume and cover letter via . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Equal Opportunity StatementHip Hop Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences connected to our mission to apply.