Development and Partnerships Director

• Lead and grow the organization's fundraising and partnerships pipeline across c3 and c4 work, including philanthropic and selected fee-for-service opportunities to support a $4+ million budget.
• Identify, cultivate, and advance new and existing opportunities across foundation grants, individual giving, institutional partnerships, and selected fee-for-service opportunities.
• Grow and manage a portfolio of donors and institutional partners, building and maintaining systems for tracking opportunities, deadlines, and relationship history.
• Own proposal and reporting calendars, coordinate with internal teams, and prepare the Executive Director for key meetings and asks.

This role directly supports Data for Progress's mission to empower progressive movements through data-driven research and advocacy, ensuring the organization has the resources to influence policy and public opinion on critical issues.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, development, partnerships, external affairs, or revenue development.
• Strong track record of managing fundraising pipelines, donor or partner relationships, and proposal processes.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including experience preparing proposals, donor materials, or external-facing communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines at once.

Remote-first organization with optional in-person work in Washington, D.C. office. Salary not specified in posting.

Data for Progress is a progressive research organization that conducts polling and data analysis to support progressive policies and candidates.