Development Manager

• Cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individual donors and institutional funders, stewarding long-term partnerships aligned with Kindle Project's values.
• Lead grantwriting efforts from research and proposal writing to reporting, managing the full grant lifecycle.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies, including campaigns and prospecting, in collaboration with the Executive Director and team.
• Assess and strengthen development systems, files, and processes to support a dynamic fundraising program.

This role directly supports community-led work at the frontlines of social, cultural, and ecological issues by securing funding that enables Kindle Project to reimagine philanthropy and empower grassroots movements.

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising from individuals and foundations with a strong track record of success.
• Proven grantwriting experience and ability to identify strong prospects.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, task trackers (e.g., Asana), and nonprofit CRMs (e.g., Blackbaud, Sage, Little Green Light).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to represent Kindle Project's voice and values.

Flexible, remote work environment; comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement plan; opportunity to shape the future of a growing innovative nonprofit.

Kindle Project is a creative philanthropic organization that supports community-led work at the frontlines of social, cultural, and ecological issues, believing that meaningful change grows from trusted relationships and bold experimentation.