Development Manager

The Development Manager is a full-time, salaried, exempt
position for an experienced individual who loves our gente
fiercely, and is ready to ensure Poder NC has the financial
resources to build Latinx political power in North Carolina. The
Development Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of
grant applications, grant reports, and tracking funder
communications. They will also support our Executive Leadership
Team to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that includes
both institutional and individual giving. They will support the
Executive Leadership Team to develop realistic benchmarks and stay
accountable to timelines. In the final quarter of each fiscal year,
the Development Manager will lead an evaluation of the prior year’s
fundraising plan, and assist with budget forecasting and
development of the fundraising strategy for the upcoming fiscal
year. The Development Manager will ensure that all program staff
report benchmarks, progress to goals, and program impacts with
accuracy, timeliness, and specificity, so that our grant reports
tell the story of our work in an accurate and compelling way.

Essential Job Duties / Functions Grants
Management & Operations (25%)

Monitor the life cycle of all
grants–from pre-award, award, and post-award phases–to ensure all
application materials, reports, and other requirements are properly
executed and documented
Create and maintain a grant process
and workflow which makes it clear who is responsible for each step:
from identifying leads, cultivating funder relationships, drafting
and submitting applications, tracking grant awards / payments,
reporting, close out, and renewal 
Collaborate with the Executive
Leadership Team to develop a program overview for each fiscal year,
which will serve as a starting point for building each grant
application
With support from the Executive
Leadership Team and program staff, draft all grant proposals to be
clear, concise, and compelling
Ensure all grant application
deadlines are met, communicating proactively with Executive
Leadership Team and program staff to ensure component pieces are
received in timely manner
Communicate proactively with funders,
when applicable and appropriate, to ensure grant application
timelines are adjusted where necessary

Grants Reporting (25%)

Ensure all grant reports contain
accurate information relevant to the specific grant based on the
activities outlined in the grant application and award letter
Request, gather, and synthesize
quantitative and qualitative data from all relevant staff on
programs and other activities, including but not limited to: photos
and other media, unique stories from our base, narrative accounts
of events, and quantitative impacts, including analysis of impacts
to voter turnout
Draft and submit grant reports by or
before applicable deadlines, communicating proactively with the
Executive Leadership Team and program staff as needed to ensure
source materials for reporting are provided in a timely manner
Communicate proactively with funders,
when applicable and appropriate, to ensure grant reporting
timelines are adjusted where necessary

Management of Individual Giving (15%)

Track individual giving using
EveryAction, ActBlue, and any other fundraising and data
platforms
Ensure donor database is updated
regularly
Manage communications to individual
donors, ensuring all donors receive thank you notes in a timely
way, as agreed upon with Co-Executive Directors 
In collaboration with Co-Executive
Directors, develop individual giving strategies that bring in a
consistent and increasing amount of individual donations year over
year

Systematization of Grants Management (20%)

Develop, implement, and maintain a
system to manage and track all grants in our pipeline
Identify a user-friendly,
cost-effective platform / software to facilitate this new
system
Ensure the above system is realistic
and accessible enough to fit into staff’s daily workflow
Develop a system for tracking all
funder interactions that allows for seamless sharing of information
among members of the Executive Leadership Team
Create charts, dashboards, and other
data analytics to support programmatic, financial, and operational
decision-making

Strategy, Evaluation, & Forecasting (10%)

Facilitate, support, and
project-manage the Executive Leadership Team in the development of
a fundraising strategy plan before the start of the fiscal
year
Build Poder’s portfolio of 501(c)3
dollars by researching and initiating contact with new funders
Collaborate with Executive Leadership
Team to evaluate the fundraising strategy at the end of the fiscal
year, and interpret results to assist with financial forecasting
and fundraising strategy for the upcoming fiscal year

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

Administrative duties (e.g.,
timesheets for hourly staff, maintaining one’s calendar and other
productivity tools used by the team)
Organizational development, team
building, and individual professional development
Collaboration / coordination with
team members on any “all hands on deck” events
Prioritize rest by scheduling time
off in accordance with Poder NC’s PTO policy
Other responsibilities as
assigned

Supervision

The Grants Manager will report directly to the Co-Executive
Director for Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS Experience

4+ years of grants management
experience with both 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits 
Administrator-level experience with a
grants management database 
Experience working with Poder’s
target communities (people of color, LGBTQ+ communities, young
people) strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications  

Proficient use of Asana &
EveryAction
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant
field 
Knowledge surrounding Latinx, Black,
and LGBTQ+ communities.
Working knowledge of the North
Carolina political landscape, activism, and issues impacting the
Latinx community.
Understanding of the cultural nuances
of Southern communities and the various experiences of rural and
urban communities.

Required Competencies

Excellent written & verbal
communication skills
Able to communicate effectively with
and relate to persons of various social, cultural, economic, and
educational backgrounds.
Strong attention to detail and
skilled editor experienced with proofing data, spreadsheets, and
memos
Demonstrated ability to think
strategically, understand complex problems, and develop
anticipatory solutions
Able to successfully manage projects
and grants with a strong focus on quality and project
follow-through
Excels at working both
collaboratively and independently, with the ability to manage
simultaneous projects and successfully prioritize multiple
tasks 
Able to collaborate with individuals
with various learning styles, work styles, personalities, and
levels of experience
Able to maintain strict
confidentiality
Proficient use of Google Suite,
Slack, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Skilled in running an effective
meeting; i.e. preparing an agenda, facilitation, clear notetaking,
identifying action steps
Energized by working with tight
deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

Organizational Culture

Employees who embody the following attributes have the greatest
chance of success as part of the Poder NC team, as these are
essential ingredients of our internal organizational culture:

Committed to Poder NC
Action’s Mission, Vision, and Principles: you possess a
deep and demonstrated commitment to dismantling systems of inequity
based on race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, and
citizenship.
Direct communicator and
chisme disruptor: you are willing to have challenging
conversations that lead to growth, as well as offer direct feedback
to your teammates and partners.
Problem-solver: You
are an exceptional listener who searches for strategic,
collaborative, and imaginative solutions, especially tough
situations. 
Highly relational &
collaborative: You believe in the importance of
relationship-building for success, both internally and
externally.
Flexible, adaptable, &
accountable: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, and
are able to juggle competing priorities under pressure, especially
during election season. You have a demonstrated ability to adapt to
changing circumstances, while still communicating clearly about
your projects and due dates.
Growth mindset: You
believe there are no failures, only learnings. You are willing to
make mistakes, and to distill the lesson of that mistake in order
to improve and grow. 
Organized and
responsive: You respond to communications in a timely
manner and  pay attention to details. 
Proactive: You take
ownership of your role, and take initiative to ensure you are
fulfilling all your responsibilities. You identify areas where you
can contribute more deeply to our team.
Truth-teller: You
are willing to take measured risks and model vulnerability in order
to speak truth to power in the interest of carrying our mission
forward.

Working Conditions

This position primarily works in an office environment with a
desk, chair, and laptop computer. Upon hire, full time employees
are eligible to request or be directly reimbursed for up to $500 of
office equipment. Items purchased must be approved by the head of
operations department. Examples of items purchased might include:
additional computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. Technology
valued $50 or over must be returned to Poder NC if or when the
employee exits the organization.

Regular working hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm US Eastern Time. All
employees must be willing to work occasional non-standard hours,
including evenings and weekends, and travel extensively within
North Carolina when required. As of February 2024, the Poder NC
team currently has a “hybrid” work-from-home/in-person-work model.
This model requires staff to report to our office Tuesday through
Thursday. In-person work is based in the Triangle area, and all
employees are expected to comply with in-person work expectations
unless communicated otherwise.

The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The position description above describes the general nature and
level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by
their supervisor so long as they are in compliance with Federal and
State Laws.

All job duties and requirements are subject to modification to
reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some
requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or
significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other
employees.

Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of
knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this position
successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes
to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on
an “at-will” basis.

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary for this position is  $52,700 to $60,200,
depending on experience. We use the Compensation Scale Equity
ProcessTM and Compensation Scale Equity CalculatorTM to calculate
salaries and achieve internal and external equity. We also have
internal transparency on staff salaries. We recognize that job
candidates may need some time to transition to this compensation
model. For this reason, Poder NC is offering a signing bonus of
$15,000 to the right candidate. This signing bonus is offered in
anticipation of the contributions you will make to our organization
over time. In the event that you resign before completing
twenty-four (24) months of employment, or you are terminated for
cause before twenty-four (24) months of employment, you will be
required to repay the prorated, remaining balance of your signing
bonus. Any such repayment may be deducted in whole or part from any
final payments due to you.

Poder NC Action offers employer-based health care and dental
benefits. We cover 100% of those benefits for the individual
employee and 50% for employee dependents. Employees are responsible
for any cost difference above and beyond the employer-selected
policy. We also welcome employees to participate in our 401k
program with a match of up to 3%. Finally, we have an unlimited
paid time off policy, with process requirements when submitting PTO
and having it approved, and a few exceptions during even number
election years. 

To apply

Please email a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and three
references to [email protected], with “Development
Manager” in the subject line. The preferred application deadline is
Monday, April 22, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling
basis, and the position will be open until the right candidate is
found.

Poder NC Action is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration without
discrimination because of sex, marital status, race, age, creed,
national origin or the presence of disabilities. A felony
conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from
employment.