Development Manager

Summary

Join Evidence Action as a Development Manager and play a crucial role in securing funding to improve global health outcomes. You will be responsible for driving donor acquisition, conversion, and retention through proposal writing, grant reporting, and project management. This remote position requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication and project management skills. You will work closely with program teams and leadership to ensure successful funding and reporting. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience
• You are experienced in proposal writing and accomplished at converting technical concepts and details into succinct and compelling prose
• You're experienced in creating high-quality content for a range of technical and non-technical audiences (blogs, presentations, reports)
• You can manage complex projects with multiple team members through their life cycles
• You can iterate in real-time, employ data for decision-making, and innovate and pivot to find success
• You're mission-driven – committed to lessening inequality and improving lives
• You are willing to accommodate meetings with globally-located colleagues outside standard business hours
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for roles based in the U.S

Responsibilities

• Prepare compelling proposals for new funding, with formats ranging from pitch decks and short concept notes to formal technical proposals
• Provide our generous supporters with clear and accurate reports on how their funds have been used to achieve impact, ensuring compliance with grant conditions and paving the way for continued support
• Manage end-to-end preparation of proposals and reports to ensure compliance and submission. (Identify important partners; lead kick-of meetings; set and manage tasks, milestones, and timelines; coordinate inputs such as budgets and monitoring plans from multiple teams; provide those involved with clear status updates along the way.)
• Support donor identification and research, provide updates to leadership on our proposal pipeline, help refine team processes, and provide general editing and proofreading support

Benefits

• International health care
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Retirement plans with a matching component
• Generous and flexible leave options
• Other employee perks on a reimbursement basis