Development Manager

About Black Men Teach (BMT)

Black Men Teach is a movement and a mission — building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn from, be led by, and be inspired by a Black male educator. We recruit, prepare, and support Black men to enter and thrive in the classroom, strengthening schools and transforming communities in the process. At BMT, we’re reimagining what it means to teach, lead, and belong. Our team is bold, innovative, and deeply rooted in purpose. We don’t just talk about change — we design it, build it, and live it every day. Our work is rooted in the belief that representation matters—and that our children’s schooling experience will never be complete without Black male teachers in the classroom.

 

Position Overview:

The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing the mission of Black Men Teach by managing and writing corporate and foundation grants; supporting the cultivation and stewarding of individual donors, managing peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, and. This position is ideal for a skilled writer and relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about educational equity and representation.

 

Core Responsibilities

• Grants, Corporate & Foundation Management (50%)
  • Prospect, write, and submit grant proposals and reports.
  • Support the cultivation and stewardship of corporate and foundation partners.
  • Identify and promote matching gift opportunities to deepen donor engagement.
  • Prepare materials for donor and partner meetings, including presentations, sponsorship guides, and background briefs.
  • Brief and provide management monthly status updates on grant prospects, pending, and awarded to foster the stewardship of organizational funds
  • Coordinate major donor meetings for BMT Leaders.
• Individual Donor Stewardship (30%)
  • Lead the planning and execution of peer-to-peer fundraising events, including logistics and post-event follow-up.
  • Support board members’ fundraising efforts by providing turn-key tools and strategic support.
  • Develop and manage fundraising resources such as toolkits, guides, and training materials to support individual giving and peer-led campaigns.
  • Build fundraising pages for events.
  • Support annual fundraising campaigns including school year kick-off, year-end appeals, and donor stewardship initiatives.
  • Manage “Thank-a-thon” outreach by CAMO and CEO and board members.
• Grant/Donor Management (20%)
  • Create customized dashboards in CRM for management to track goals and get regular updates on donation goals
  • Create tools, strategies, and processes to cultivate relationships, track funds, and ensure compliance
    
     

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-college grant-writing and fundraising experience
• A proven track record in grant writing and individual giving and donor engagement.
  
   

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated success in peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience with using a CRM to manage grant and donor funding and outreach (required)
• Experience with Google Suite
• Proven experience with Excel
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• Deep commitment to racial equity and the mission of Black Men Teach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  
   

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside different facilities (e.g., schools) or offices throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in-person. 

Work Environment

• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday. To support collaboration, community building, and teamwork, Black Men Teach requires staff to work on-site three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are designated as remote workdays.
• This position operates in a collaborative, fast-paced hybrid work environment requiring frequent interaction with colleagues, partners, schools, and community stakeholders. The role requires flexibility, effective prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $75,000 – $85,000. Final salary is determined by BMT based on years of experience, educational background, and level of expertise. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. BMT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the whole person — your health, your future, and your life outside of work:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — BMT covers 75% of the employee premium and 65% of dependent premiums
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick leave, and company-observed holidays in accordance with Black Men Teach's leave policies
• Professional development opportunities aligned with your growth
• We offer a hybrid work environment that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and community connection.
  
   

EEO Statement 

Black Men Teach (BMT) is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join Us! 

If you’re passionate about reimagining systems and creating lasting impact, we invite you to bring your ideas and energy to BMT. Together, we’re not just transforming education — we’re transforming possibility.