Schott is a national public fund that fuels racial and education justice movements and promotes equity and opportunity in public education.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Development Manager will support the implementation of a comprehensive development strategy with a focus on building a pipeline of individual donors and foundations. The Manager is responsible for cultivating major gifts of $10,000 plus and grants of $25,000 or more. The Manager will research, cultivate, solicit and steward both individual and foundation donors. The Manager will meet regularly with prospective and current funders and will track information about prospects and donors in the organization’s database. The Manager will take primary lead on the development of grant proposals and related grant reports. Support of fundraising events planning and execution are also part of the position.

The Manager will have knowledge of fundraising best practices, experience working with a variety of individual and foundation donors, and a passion for social justice and public education.  S/he/they will support the fundraising efforts to grow Schott and shift resources to the education justice movement. The Development Manager will report to the Senior Vice President of Advancement and work closely with the Development Associate as well as the communications, programs, operations and finance teams.

COMPENSATION

$80,000-$85,000 annually depending on experience

HOW TO APPLY

Click here for more information or to apply. How to apply: Please email your resume and a substantive cover letter to [email protected]. Be sure to include “Development Manager” in the subject line.  

The recruitment is open until filled. The priority deadline for applications is Thursday, September 15, 2022.