Senior Manager, Development

Resolve To Save Lives

Senior development manager growing foundation and philanthropic funding for RTSL, a global health organization. Leading donor relationships, proposals, reporting, renewals, and cross-functional fundraising.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising and resource mobilization, with a strong focus on managing foundation and philanthropic relationships, proposal development, and compliance. Proven ability to cultivate significant funding opportunities and engage stakeholders effectively in a mission-driven environment.

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Fundraising ExperienceProposal DevelopmentRelationship ManagementProject ManagementGlobal Health Expertise

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Hard Skills

FundraisingProposal DevelopmentPipeline TrackingGrant ComplianceDonor EngagementFunding Lifecycle ManagementReportingResource MobilizationDocumentation CoordinationEngagement Planning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationInfluencingFlexibilityTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Monday.com

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic FundingInternational DevelopmentNonprofit ManagementPublic HealthMission-Driven Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and grow a portfolio of foundation and philanthropic funders and prospects across the full funding lifecycle
Develop and execute annual engagement plans for significant relationships and prospects
Serve as a key point of contact for assigned funders and prospects
Research and qualify new funding prospects and move them into the pipeline
Monitor portfolio performance and pipeline progress against annual revenue and relationship goals
Lead complex proposal and concept note development through submission
Coordinate cross-functional inputs and shape compelling funding value propositions
Ensure timely reporting and compliance with grant terms
Coordinate grant agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and partnership documentation with legal and internal teams
Represent RTSL with funders and at events and conferences
Coordinate donor field visits, joint communications, and public acknowledgments
Maintain accurate pipeline tracking in Monday.com
Follow and improve development standard operating procedures, tools, and platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, international development, nonprofit management, communications, business); advanced degree is a plus
Minimum 8 years' experience in fundraising, development, or resource mobilization
Demonstrated track record of contributing substantially to the cultivation and securing of significant philanthropic awards, including six and seven figure funding
Direct experience managing foundation and philanthropic relationships end to end, including proposal development, reporting and renewal
Experience in global health, international development, or a comparable mission-driven organization
Strong relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to turn technical program content into a compelling case for support
Strong project management skills
Strong influencing and collaboration skills
Ability to mobilize colleagues across functions and levels around funding opportunities, deadlines, and donor commitments
Collaborative and flexible team player
Ability to operate well in a fast-paced, remote, mission-driven environment
Passionate about global health

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for you and your dependents
Contributions toward retirement
Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays
Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year
Professional development benefits
Home office setup benefits
Up-to-date computer equipment
Supportive, connected remote team environment