Senior Manager, Development (California)

• Secure resources to advance and sustain the Partnership's work in California and beyond by managing a portfolio of prospects and funders.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward donors primarily from foundations and high-net-worth individuals in California, and support corporate relationships.
• Draft concept papers, grant proposals, and reports; maintain donor information in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with the development team and engage senior executives and board members in fundraising.

This role directly supports the Partnership for Public Service's mission to build a better government and stronger democracy by securing critical resources that enable the organization to educate the public, advocate for reforms, and equip government leaders.

• Minimum seven years of fundraising or relevant work experience with progressive responsibility, including donor cultivation, proposal development, and relationship management.
• Demonstrated track record of securing major gifts ($100,000+) from high-net-worth individuals and foundation grants.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent professional work or military experience.
• Experience with donor relationship management systems; Salesforce preferred.

Starting salary range: $115,500 - $130,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401(k) with 4% employer match, 15 days annual leave, 10 days sick leave, federal holidays, and $50/month internet stipend for CA-based employees.

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy by educating the public, advancing bold reforms, and equipping government leaders.