Development Specialist
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MurmurationCivic engagement
Open to candidates anywhere in the United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary111,275 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in development, fundraising, or investor relations, with 4-5 years preferred
- Required Skills
- SalesforceCRM
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in development, fundraising, or investor relations (4-5 years preferred)
- Strong skills in grant writing and proposal development with experience producing winning fundraising materials
- Experience developing and delivering grant reports and donor communications
- Forward-leaning, enthusiastic approach to agentic AI and LLM-powered tools
- Readiness to adopt AI-assisted proposal and RFP platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience proofreading and copyediting
- High degree of organization and detail-orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Responsibilities
- Research, draft, and edit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, one-pagers, and other fundraising materials, and track and document all submissions
- Develop accurate, on-time grant reports and other donor communications for current funders, and regularly collect and package relevant impact stories and data
- Support the development pipeline by researching prospects and funders, preparing briefing materials for meetings, and coordinating follow-ups to steward relationships
- Partner with the VP of Growth to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual and multi-year fundraising plan that drives revenue growth and long-term financial sustainability
- Help improve the team's development processes, pipeline tracking, metrics, and reporting, including keeping Funding Partner records current in Salesforce
- Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team on brand-aligned, donor-facing materials such as one-pagers and pitch decks
- Assist with planning and executing special events and projects, as needed
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