Development Manager - Remote or Hybrid options available

Making Opportunity Count Inc•Fitchburg, MA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

MOC’s mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities. To alleviate poverty, we deliver a variety of services including childcare, education, workforce development, nutrition, health, and community and housing support. Position Overview: The Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting the organization’s grant development and broader revenue development efforts. This position is responsible for preparing grant proposals, coordinating grant reporting, supporting donor and partner engagement activities, and maintaining the systems that help ensure MOC’s revenue development efforts run smoothly. The Development Specialist works closely with program directors, finance staff, and Advancement team members to develop grant narratives, track funding commitments, gather outcomes data, and submit timely reports to funders. The role also supports other development initiatives such as donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, fundraising initiatives, and emerging revenue opportunities. Making Opportunity Count integrates emerging technology tools into its work. The Development Specialist is expected to use AI-assisted tools as part of their workflow to support research, drafting, editing, and organization of grant materials and development documentation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in nonprofit development, grant management, program coordination, or a related role
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong writing/editing skills with experience preparing grant narratives, reports, or similar materials
Strong experience using AI-supported tools as part of grants/development work processes
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
Experience coordinating across teams to gather information and complete shared deliverables
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Familiarity with nonprofit funding environments, particularly in human services or community-based organizations
Experience with CRM systems, grants management platforms, or proposal tracking tools

Responsibilities

Prepare grant proposals and funding applications for foundation, corporate, and government funders in collaboration with program staff and Advancement leadership
Draft and edit grant narratives, project descriptions, and supporting materials using program information, data, and internal documentation
Coordinate the development of proposal materials including budgets, attachments, letters of support, and submission requirements
Use AI-assisted tools to support research, drafting, editing, and synthesis of information related to grant applications
Maintain the grants calendar and track reporting deadlines, renewal timelines, and compliance requirements across MOC’s funding portfolio
Coordinate preparation and submission of grant reports by gathering program updates, outcomes data, and financial information from program staff and finance teams
Maintain organized records of grant agreements, reporting templates, funder contacts, and submission documentation
Research potential funding opportunities and prepare summaries of funder priorities, eligibility, and deadlines
Maintain internal tracking of grant prospects, submissions, and award decisions
Support donor stewardship and engagement efforts, including preparing updates, impact summaries, and communications for individual and corporate supporters
Assist in tracking donor and partner relationships, contributions, and engagement activities within internal systems
Help coordinate development initiatives such as fundraising campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, and community partnership activities
Provide project support for development-related initiatives such as new revenue opportunities, emerging programs, or strategic partnerships
Assist in preparing materials for funders, donors, and partners, including impact summaries, program updates, and brief reports
Support development-related communications such as program descriptions, stewardship materials, and funding summaries
Serve as a point of coordination between the Impact & Advancement Department and program staff for development-related requests and documentation
Maintain organized internal systems for tracking reports, donor engagement, and development activities
Support special projects and other development-related initiatives as needed
Help maintain shared templates, documentation, and internal systems that improve efficiency across the Advancement team