Business Development Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Build the business development arm of the company by advancing funder research and proposal generating capacity for large scale projects
• Lead on B2B efforts to market to and secure leads for new business opportunities with government institutions and socially responsible corporations
• Assist current and prospective nonprofit clients on finding funding solutions for creative communications projects
• Identify new business opportunities to generate revenue and help the business grow

This role creates positive change by generating resources to advance the organization's mission of creating dynamic, culturally competent, and design-forward solutions for social change through business development and funding acquisition.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Self-motivated, organized, and resourceful
• Experience generating business-to-business projects and government/philanthropic grants
• Comfortable communicating with diverse stakeholders including Chief of Social Impact at B corps, Program Officers at family foundations, Directors at County Arts Councils, and board members of social justice nonprofits
• Ability to dig in, cajole, and be effervescent in business development activities

Position is likely 10 hours/week but could escalate to 20-25 hours/week depending on need. No other compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned.

Big Bowl of Ideas creates dynamic, culturally competent, and design-forward solutions for social change, generating funding from multiple sectors including business, government, and philanthropy.