iMentor is hiring a
Development Manager, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Development Manager at iMentor, a fast-growing national organization. The role involves executing institutional fundraising strategies, conducting grant activities, managing grant compliance, and helping develop effective stewardship strategies. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of experience in relevant fields, excellent communication skills, strong research abilities, understanding of the fundraising landscape, proven relationship management skills, exceptional project management skills, flexibility, a collaborative approach, and alignment with iMentor's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in relevant field with demonstrated success in grant and proposal writing, development, member/constituent services, or journalism/public relations; experience in the nonprofit sector a must
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate clear, persuasive, and concise thoughts
• Strong researcher and relationship mapper; experience with philanthropy research tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Candid, ProPublica, etc. preferred
• Understanding of fundraising landscape and fluency with effective donor communications practices
• Proven track record of successful internal and external relationship management with ability to propel connections toward mutually beneficial outcomes
• Displays exceptional project management skills while balancing multiple, complex projects in a highly deadline-driven environment
• Flexible and adaptive to effectively manage changing priorities and new opportunities
• Takes a solutions-based, collaborative approach to drive change in work and navigate challenges
• Quick learner who demonstrates an eagerness to continually strengthen their understanding of iMentor’s work and seeks to hone written communication skills
• Demonstrated alignment with iMentor's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Government funding experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute institutional fundraising and stewardship strategies
• Conduct the full range of activities to prepare and submit grant proposals, reports, and other donor-facing materials
• Manage grant compliance
• Help develop and execute effective stewardship strategies and donor-relations campaigns

Benefits

• Salary $65,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Up to 100% employer funded comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 18 days paid annual vacation (increasing annually to 21, 23, 25), 13 paid holidays + your birthday + one floating holiday, iMentor closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 6-7 sick days annually
• 401K match up to 4%
• Hybrid work arrangement requiring two days weekly in-office
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Dependent care and health care flexible spending plans
• 1 hour of wellness time off per week for wellness activities of your choosing
• Flexible personnel wellness budget for reimbursements or marketplace purchases
• Every staff member is eligible for organization-sponsored professional development annually
• 9 weeks of paid parental leave