2025-2026 Manager of Development
2025-2026 Manager of Development
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$ 85000 - 105000
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Job Description
Manager of Development
Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity while receiving a competitive salary opportunities for career and personal growth and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.
Ednovate Background
Ednovate launched its first school in 2012. Since then weve grown to eight schools and are on a trajectory to reach 11 schools in just the next few years (you can read more about our schools here). Ednovate is committed to serving areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college-prep education by building tuition-free safe high-performing public schools driven to create positive multi-generational change.
We are made up of world travelers nacho connoisseurs KPOP business owners and Beyonce fans. We love LA and OC and were our students biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you Keep reading.
Position Overview
As the Manager of Development at Ednovate you will mobilize annual fund donors coordinate key development functions plan and execute events and donor communications and maintain data integrity to ensure that we have the necessary resources to sustain our growth. As we continue to scale this position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a results-oriented individual with strong communication relationship building and operations skills looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative results-oriented environment. This is a full-time exempt role that reports directly to the Director of Development.
What Youll Do
Implement annual fundraising strategies. Implement annual fundraising campaigns and cultivate a diverse donor base including a portfolio of small to mid-level donors and corporate sponsors. Manage annual fund donors through campaigns such as Giving Tuesday year-end and monthly giving. Develop and execute tailored engagement strategies for corporate partners including sponsorship opportunities for school-wide events and campaigns. Plan and host key external events to steward and deepen donor relationships. Develop and execute strategic impact-focused communications including e-newsletters pledge reminders and stewardship touchpoints. Develop content for communications with current and prospective donors.
Support grant management and fundraising operations. In partnership with the Director of Development and external grant writers ensure timely submission of grant reports and proposals. Support with reporting and monitoring for a $8M Department of Education grant. Manage a small portfolio of private grants including proposal writing reporting and cultivation. Maintain the donor database and relationship management systems including capturing and tracking relevant donor information and provide regular reports to the executive leadership team. Process and document donor gifts including creating and tracking gift acknowledgements and conducting reconciliation with finance. Contribute to continuous improvement and scaling of development systems and processes.
Support growth campaign operations. Support the $40M growth campaign project managing campaign activities conducting prospect research preparing for donor meetings and supporting the planning and execution of campaign events. Conduct donor prospecting and research and help prepare the Director of Development and CEO for donor meetings.
Who Youll Be
Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students
Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families
Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy flexibility transparency and accountability
Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families
Resourceful persistent learner with a growth mindset constantly seeking to find a way or make one to master your craft and improve results.
Were Looking For
Bachelors degree required
3 years of successful experience within non-profit development and fundraising or education required
Fluency working in Microsoft Office or Google Suite required
Access to reliable transportation required
Experience with a customer relationship management tool such as Bloomerang Salesforce or Raisers Edge strongly preferred
Knowledge of public education and charter schools preferred
Were Committed To Giving You
A competitive and transparent salary ($85000-105000 depending on background and experience)
Medical dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options
Paid family leave short-term disability and life insurance benefits
Fitness and entertainment discounts
Generous paid time off and holidays
403b retirement savings plan with company match
A place to grow learn and be a part of the Ednovate family
We Believe in Inclusion
We aim to intentionally develop a schoolwide culture in which every student and teammate feels a sense of belonging. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.
We know applying for a new job can be daunting and studies have shown that individuals from historically underrepresented communities may only apply to roles when they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. You may be just the person we need! If you have any questions about your application or interview process do not hesitate to email . We are here to help.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
