Development Manager, Democracy

• Support the Fund Director in implementing a development strategy to raise funds for pro-democracy civil society protection.
• Manage donor pipeline activities including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of small-to-mid-level donors.
• Write, edit, and submit grant proposals and reports; create and maintain fundraising materials.
• Manage the fund's development calendar, donor database, and coordinate with the fiscal sponsor team.

This role directly supports the protection of pro-democracy civil society organizations and actors across the ideological spectrum, helping to safeguard democratic institutions and processes.

• 7-9 years of relevant nonprofit/fundraising experience and a bachelor's degree (or similar experience).
• Proven project management skills and excellent verbal/written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM platforms (e.g., Airtable).
• Experience raising money from charitable foundations and/or individual donors.

Compensation and perks not specified in the posting. Third Plateau is an impact consultancy recognized as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators, committed to equity and belonging.

Third Plateau is an impact consultancy partnering with philanthropy, nonprofits, and communities to build the infrastructure of change, focusing on designing great strategies and seeing them through for complex social challenges.