Development Manager

  • Location: Remote, with a focus on San Francisco and surrounding areas, as well as Los Angeles and other key regions
  • Salary: $70k–85k for the Bay Area and other locations with comparable cost-of-living. For other locations, salary will be commensurate with local market rates.
  • Application Deadline: Apply ASAP for priority consideration.
  • Start Date: Targeting early to mid-April

About Us:

One Degree (www.1degree.org) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to breaking down barriers for low-income individuals by connecting them with critical social services. Our innovative technology and deep community partnerships enable us to create pathways toward economic and social well-being.

About the Role:

The Development Manager will play a critical role in supporting One Degree’s financial sustainability by managing and expanding the organization’s fundraising activities. This position will focus on grant writing, funder stewardship, and managing a portfolio of funder relationships. The ideal candidate is a proactive and relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of funding systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and secure funding opportunities, including foundations, corporate funders, and government grants.
  • Manage the grant lifecycle, from writing proposals to tracking deadlines and reporting.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders and support high-priority donor engagement.
  • Develop and oversee funder communications, including stewardship reports and impact updates.
  • Organize fundraising events and ensure successful engagement with potential donors.
  • Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities in Salesforce and analyze data to inform strategy.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a successful track record securing 5- to 6-figure grants.
  • Strong writing skills, capable of crafting compelling grant proposals and funder reports.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM), Google Suite, and project management tools.
  • Knowledge of DEI principles and fundraising best practices is a plus.
  • Experience working with funders in California is preferred.

Why Join Us?

One Degree offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, employer-covered health insurance, a 403b retirement plan with employer match, and additional perks like a remote work stipend.

How to Apply:

For full details and to apply, visit our application page. Please include your resume and cover letter. If you require accommodations to complete this application, contact us at humanresources@1degree.org.

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One Degree does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, religion, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural team, and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

One Degree believes that everyone has the right to express their identity in however manner they choose, including the use of whatever pronouns with which they are most comfortable. Job applicants may, but are not expected to, provide their preferred pronouns at any point in the hiring process by notifying the hiring manager or any other employee with whom they are in contact, over the phone, over email, or in person. We believe in maintaining a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Every employee, volunteer, contractor, community member, and job applicant may discuss their gender identity or expression openly, or keep that information private.