Development Manager

EDI Caucus

. Manage day-to-day institutional grant operations, including the grants calendar and internal stakeholder coordination .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,750 - $76,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing institutional grant operations, including proposal writing, donor relationship management, and grant portfolio analysis. Proven ability to enhance grant management systems and cultivate funding relationships while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

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Grant ManagementProposal WritingDonor Relationship ManagementInstitutional FundraisingCross-Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Grant Proposal WritingGrant Portfolio AnalysisDonor ResearchMulti-Year Grant ManagementFunding Gap Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional Writing SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsInterpersonal JudgementAttention to DetailSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

EveryActionImpalaIWaveGuidestar

Industry Keywords

Institutional FundingStakeholder CoordinationMarket IntelligenceDonor-Focused CommunicationsFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day institutional grant operations, including the grants calendar and internal stakeholder coordination
Improve grant management systems and processes for clarity, scalability, and efficiency
Lead preparation, writing, and submission of grant proposals, reports, and donor-facing materials
Collaborate with program and finance teams to align deliverables with organizational priorities and funder interests
Identify and cultivate new institutional funders through prospecting, partnerships, and market intelligence
Support renewal and expansion of existing institutional funding relationships
Partner with the Senior Director of Strategic Growth & Impact to support senior leadership on donor relationship management and multi-year gift opportunities
Analyze the institutional funding pipeline and grant portfolio to identify opportunities, risks, funding gaps, and trends
Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 4 years' experience in a role with similar responsibilities
Proven track record of managing and securing multi-year, 6-figure and 7-figure grants
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
Ability to create compelling donor-focused and executive communications with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous deadlines while garnering cross-team input
Strong interpersonal judgement when communicating with stakeholders and funders in writing and in person
Ability to conduct independent donor research using Impala, iWave, or Guidestar
Experience working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and able to handle new challenges
Experience with EveryAction or a similar donor-focused CRM
Sincere commitment to the Future Caucus mission of working across partisan lines
Must be located in the Washington, D.C. metro area or willing to relocate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Transit stipend
401(k) with employer contributions
Generous vacation policy
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health benefits
Employer-paid lunches
Local social and service activities