The Development Manager will be responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects, and for submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant-funded projects. They will also develop strategic ask documents for identified key projects and cultivate a portfolio of high-capacity donors.

This position supports CCF s overall plan to broaden its donor base and commit to long-term donor cultivation. The ideal candidate will support the CCF s efforts by providing recruitment and stewardship experiences for donors. They possess exceptional communication, strategic, and account management abilities, and are especially competent in supporting and collaborating with colleagues.

Reports To: Director of Operations and Finance

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting a comprehensive range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, government, and corporate sources.
• Perform prospect research on foundations to evaluate prospects for grants.
• Work with the Executive Director and relevant CCF staff to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation/government funders on current grant programs.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate/government donors.
• Provide input to the annual budget development process.
• Lead the development and implementation of a funding strategy for CCF programs that addresses our needs for scaling up the impact of our programs.
• Provide stewardship to current donors and provide regular written updates (newsletters etc.) and personal communications to government and foundation donors.
• Understand institutional history and programs.
• Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Provide development input for all written institutional materials (including Annual Report, Member magazine).
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong written communication skills: ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
• Strong contributor in team environments: strong sense of personal responsibility, professional ethics, and demonstrated respect and sensitivity towards others.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight.

Qualifications:

• Minimum four years of experience with grant writing.
• Minimum four years of experience with grant management and execution.
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
• Previous experience with national and international federal grants.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.