California Development Manager

Job Summary

Experienced nonprofit professionals will find a full-time salaried California Development Manager opportunity focused on leading communications and operational systems, drafting grant proposals, managing project workflows, and maintaining donor databases in a remote-first environment.

Key responsibilities

• Draft compelling grant proposals and donor communications while supporting the Chief External Affairs Officer with written content
• Manage grant operations, including timelines, project coordination, and donor cultivation tracking using tools like Asana
• Lead Salesforce database maintenance, ensuring accurate donor information and generating performance reports

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of nonprofit development, operations, grant writing, or related experience
• Familiarity with nonprofit development pipeline management and donor moves management
• Strong writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly across various formats
• Experience drafting grant proposals or major donor communications
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM and project management tools like Asana