Senior Manager, Development

Core responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of major donors and foundation funders, both current and prospective
• Prepare for and lead meetings with current and prospective funders for pitching proposals, asking for donations, cultivating relationships, and stewarding long-term partnerships
• Work collaboratively with other staff to prepare presentations, write & submit compelling proposals, reports, and ongoing communication for major donors, foundations, and government funding partners
• Identify & conduct thorough research to identify prospective donors, assess giving capacity, and determine alignment of potential partners with DigDeep's focus areas and funding priorities

This role helps close the water access gap for the 2 million+ people in the U.S. who don't have a tap or toilet at home by securing funding for DigDeep's water and sanitation projects across Navajo Nation, Appalachia, and Texas colonias.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• At least 5 years of applicable professional experience required; experience in development/fundraising required; experience in major gifts and/or foundation partnerships preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace required
• Experience with Salesforce, Slack, Asana, Zoom preferred
• High computer literacy and tech savviness required
• Experience/willingness to work across various cultural contexts and communicating across cultural differences

Compensation range: $90,000/year - $105,000/year DOE. Full-time, salaried, exempt position with remote work flexibility and opportunities for travel to project sites across the United States.

DigDeep is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization committed to closing the water access gap for the 2 million+ people in the U.S. who still don't have a tap or toilet at home, believing access to clean water is a human right.