Senior Manager, Development

U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Development will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by managing fundraising initiatives, cultivating donor relationships, and executing development strategies. The successful candidate will secure philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund qualified programs and services that align with the Foundation’s mission. The candidate will collaborate with Foundation leadership, development team members, program leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of revenue-generating activities and donor engagement.
This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or sales.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential.
• Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts and grants or sales contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Comfortable working in a cross-matrixed system.
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong EQ and maturity.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software and comfortable learning additional software and system tools as needed.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with public-private partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising plans, including strategies for securing support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund programs and services.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership, development team members, program leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of fundraising efforts and donor engagement.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with new and existing donors through personalized communication, events, and recognition programs.
• Engage in planning, managing, and executing fundraising events.
• Help prepare and submit grant proposals, partnership proposals, and stewardship reports to foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Manage key funder data and reporting, maintain donor databases, and ensure the accuracy of financial records and reports. Help prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support communication efforts, including impact reporting, annual program reports, and donor-specific communications.

Benefits

• Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.
• We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees