Application Guide
How to Apply for Development Operations Manager, National Development
at Reading Partners
🏢 About Reading Partners
Reading Partners is a national nonprofit tackling the literacy crisis by mobilizing volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to students in under-resourced schools. Their proven program helps children become confident readers, and their team is deeply mission-driven, making it a rewarding place to work.
About This Role
As the Development Operations Manager, you'll be the backbone of the national fundraising team, ensuring data integrity, streamlining systems, and supporting the team's efforts to raise $30 million annually. Your work directly enables the organization to grow its impact and serve more students.
💡 A Day in the Life
You might start your day by checking Salesforce for any data issues or requests from regional teams. You'll spend time building reports for the national team, leading a training session on new data entry protocols, and collaborating with the Development Operations Director on system improvements. You'll also meet virtually with regional development staff to ensure they have the tools and data they need.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Reading Partners Is Looking For
- You have 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising operations, with hands-on Salesforce administration and data management.
- You are a systems-thinker who loves creating efficient processes and training others to use them.
- You are detail-oriented and can juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced remote environment.
- You are passionate about education equity and excited to support a mission-driven organization.
📝 Tips for Applying to Reading Partners
In your resume, highlight specific Salesforce projects you've led, such as data migrations, custom objects, or reporting dashboards.
Quantify your impact—e.g., 'Improved data accuracy by 30%' or 'Reduced reporting time by 50%'.
Tailor your cover letter to mention your experience with donor databases and your ability to train non-technical staff.
Since the role is remote, emphasize your experience working with distributed teams and your communication skills.
Research Reading Partners' tutoring model and mention it in your application to show genuine interest.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Express your passion for literacy and education equity, and how it aligns with Reading Partners' mission.", 'Highlight your technical expertise in Salesforce and your ability to translate data into actionable insights.', "Showcase your experience in process improvement and how you've made fundraising operations more efficient.", 'Mention your collaborative approach and how you can support a national team across multiple regions.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Reading Partners' annual report to understand their fundraising goals and impact metrics.
- → Read about their tutoring model and how volunteers are deployed to understand the program's scale.
- → Look into their use of Salesforce and any public case studies or webinars they've shared.
- → Check their blog or news section for recent updates on expansion and partnerships.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't submit a generic cover letter—make sure it's tailored to Reading Partners and this specific role.
- Avoid focusing only on your technical skills; emphasize your ability to train and support non-technical staff.
- Don't overlook the remote aspect—highlight your experience and comfort with remote work and virtual collaboration.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!
Ready to Apply?
Good luck with your application to Reading Partners!