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Working closely with the Vice President of Philanthropy, this person will play a key role in shaping fundraising strategy, strengthening development operations, and expanding philanthropic support for RTC's mission.\nThis is a strategic and hands-on role with a primary focus on revenue generation. The Senior Development Manager will independently manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level institutional and individual donors and prospects, with direct responsibility for cultivating relationships, securing commitments, and stewarding donors. They will also help build the systems, infrastructure, and compelling fundraising narratives needed to support RTC's long-term growth.\nThe ideal candidate is a resourceful, collaborative fundraiser who brings strong relationship management skills, operational discipline, and the ability to turn strategy into action. They are comfortable building something new while taking ownership of the work that drives results.\nKey Responsibilities\nRevenue Generation & Relationship Management (60%)\nIndependently manage and grow a portfolio of foundation, corporate philanthropy, and select individual donors and prospects, building toward achieving an annual fundraising goal of $1 million within the first two years.\nProactively build the pipeline by researching, identifying, qualifying, and cultivating new institutional and individual prospects, with a particular focus on converting new relationships into philanthropic support.\nBuild and strengthen donor relationships through thoughtful cultivation, personalized engagement, and stewardship that inspire long-term partnerships. \nDevelop proposals, grant applications, funding requests, and donor communications that connect RTC's mission and impact to funder priorities.\nCollaborate across teams to identify opportunities for donor engagement and connect RTC's programs, outcomes, and impact to strategic priorities.\nDevelopment Operations & Infrastructure (20%)\nMaintain strong portfolio and pipeline discipline in RTC's CRM ensuring accurate donor and prospect information, timely tracking of activity, and clear visibility into next steps.\nDevelop and maintain fundraising pipelines, revenue forecasts, dashboards, and performance reports to inform strategy and decision-making.\nStrengthen development processes and workflows, including prospect management, gift tracking, acknowledgments, grant reporting, and stewardship, to support an efficient, coordinated, and growing philanthropy function.\nFundraising Strategy, Campaigns, & Communications (20%)\nPartner with the Vice President of Philanthropy to develop and implement fundraising strategies that support RTC's revenue goals and long-term sustainability.\nHelp build and execute annual giving initiatives, targeted fundraising campaigns, and partner engagement strategies that expand and diversify RTC’s funding base.\nIdentify opportunities to engage RTC's board, alumni, and broader network in cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising initiatives.\nQualifications\n5+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of building donor relationships and achieving fundraising goals.\nUnderstanding of the philanthropic landscape in education, workforce development, technology, or other related mission areas.\nExperience independently managing donor or funder relationships, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.\nExperience with institutional fundraising, including corporate and foundation giving, grant proposals, and funder reporting.\nStrong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to develop persuasive proposals and donor communications.\nComfortable with HubSpot or comparable CRM systems, fundraising reporting, and development operations. 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