Head of Development (Remote)

Movement Labs is an incubator and consulting firm that uses technology, data, and experimentation to stop fascism and build progressive power. We help progressives win and defeat MAGA extremists through year-round work grounded in research and real-world testing. Our team partners with leading advocacy groups, grassroots organizers, and electoral campaigns to develop innovative tactics, win elections, and shift power for the long term.
As the R&D powerhouse for the progressive movement, we’ve run over 100 randomized control trials (RCTs) on voter behavior and helped hundreds of organizations increase their impact. We are adaptable, nimble, and shift quickly as needed to meet the moment. The Donor Engagement Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing donor-facing communications and engagement initiatives. This role ensures that major donor outreach—including email communications, webinars, briefings, and proposals—is delivered on time, aligned with fundraising priorities, and executed at a high level.
This role is primarily focused on project management and execution of excellent written, visual, and verbal donor communications , serving as the central driver of timelines, workflows, and cross-functional coordination. This role best suits someone who can independently manage projects and ensure strong execution, while partnering with leadership on strategy.
This role is fully remote.
Project Management & Coordination
Own and manage timelines , workflows, and deliverables for donor communications projects
Serve as the central point of coordination across Development, Communications, Program, and Leadership teams
Track progress, flag risks , and ensure accountability across stakeholders
Build and maintain project plans, communications calendars, and tracking systems
Execute donor email campaigns , including formatting, scheduling, and deployment
Drafting and editing of donor communications , such as briefings, whitepapers, proposals, and emails, in partnership with the Leadership and Communications team
Manage segmentation and list pulls in CRM systems
Coordinate logistics, drive turnout, create materials with the support of presenters/principals, and project manage follow-up communications
Systems & Process Improvement
Maintain CRM data and track donor communications and engagement
Support reporting on communications activity and performance
2-4+ years of experience in project management, development operations, fundraising, or donor communications roles

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and managing stakeholder input
• Strong written communication skills and comfort creating donor-facing content
• Experience planning and executing webinars or events

Comfort using data to inform execution and improve processes
Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Annual salary of $80,000-85,000 as part of a transparent salary structure with clear levels of advancement, including geographic COLA depending on employee location.
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits , 401(k) matching, and unlimited Paid Time Off.
Remote ‑first culture with teammates across the country.
This position is eligible for the collective bargaining unit.
We value a team that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from rural communities.
Applications submitted by April 13th will be given priority. The application process includes two interview rounds and an exercise.