Philanthropy & Development Manager

Fast Forward•San Francisco, CA

35d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Philanthropy & Development Manager will play a key role in expanding Fast Forward’s funding base. You’ll focus on identifying, cultivating, and securing new philanthropic partnerships across foundations and corporate donors, while driving forward the strategies that fuel our revenue growth. This is a growth-oriented role centered on building a strong pipeline and opening new doors for the organization. You’ll work closely with the Director of Strategic Philanthropy on high-impact initiatives, while the Strategic Partnerships team continues to manage relationships with our existing funders. This is a full-time, in-office position based in the Presidio in San Francisco, CA.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, and/or business development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and presentations.
Excel at building authentic, trust-based relationships with external partners through empathy and a deep understanding of their needs and priorities.
Highly organized and self-directed, with strong follow-through on multiple concurrent projects.
Collaborative and mission-driven, excited to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment.
Deep passion for Fast Forward’s mission and the role of technology in advancing social good, with experience or familiarity in tech nonprofits or social innovation as a plus.

Nice To Haves

Track record of success in securing individual, foundation, and/or corporate donations is preferred

Responsibilities

Identify and research new foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Fast Forward’s strategic priorities.
Support the Director of Strategic Philanthropy in developing and executing against annual fundraising targets.
Manage outreach to prospective funders to build interest and support in securing philanthropic commitments.
Develop clear, persuasive grant proposals and partnership concept notes, along with other high-quality materials that advance fundraising goals.
Track deadlines and maintain accurate records of proposals and funding opportunities in Fast Forward systems (HubSpot, Notion, Google Drive).
Contribute to overall fundraising strategy by surfacing new funding opportunities and partnership models.
Work closely with the Strategic Partnerships team to ensure alignment between new funding initiatives and current partner priorities.
Collaborate with the Programs and Marketing teams to translate fundraising objectives into clear programmatic outcomes.
Participate in internal fundraising planning and revenue tracking meetings.
Support in defining the partner offering menu to ensure Fast Forward can continue meeting the needs of partners.