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Senior Manager of Development

Company Description

Established in 1970, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. RCFP serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use its online resources.

Job Description

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press seeks a Senior Manager of Development to support the fundraising and donor relations needs of a growing and vibrant nonprofit organization. The position will report to the Vice President of Development and support the organization’s fundraising and donor relations needs with a focus on internal workflows, processes, and development operations.

The Reporters Committee has significantly expanded in the past five years and maintains a growing portfolio of program-specific and general support funding relationships in the institutional philanthropy field. As the organization and its donor relations needs continue to grow, the Senior Manager of Development will oversee the internal development operations and support the Vice President and the Executive team in their engagement with funders and external stakeholders.

This position is well suited for a highly organized person with an excellent understanding of development operations, great writing and editing skills, and the ability to effectively communicate the Reporters Committee’s mission and vision. Knowledge of Salesforce and/or other development databases is highly desired. The Reporters Committee will support candidates with formal training opportunities to develop skills in relevant fields such as grant proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation, and grant reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage calendar of funder deadlines, tasks, assignments, and results to ensure prompt, comprehensive completion of deliverables to funders
  • Draft and assemble supporting materials for proposals and reports, such as budget, organizational, and governance documents
  • Prospect for potential funding support including general support, national litigation and policy work, state-specific efforts, and program initiatives
  • Support donor stewardship processes, including Gala and other event sponsorships and recognition opportunities.
  • Support implementation of fundraising plans targeting major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
  • Support and participate in donor outreach events, funder/prospect meetings/etc. with senior leadership and legal team members as appropriate
  • Collaborate with relevant staff to set goals and targets for the annual fundraising portfolio (Foundations, Gala, Individuals, Corporate and Media partners, etc.)
  • Supervise Development Coordinator, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate development goals into broader strategic plans.
  • Other Development duties as assigned

    Reporting and Management Responsibilities

    • Reports to the Vice President of Development.
    • Guide grant deliverables and reporting schedule including coordination with Development, Finance, and Communications staff
    • Supports leadership team, provides input on organizational strategy
    • Oversees Development Coordinator, interns

    Location

    • Position hybrid (2-3 days in office per week) in the Washington, DC metro area

    Qualifications

    • At least 7-10 years of relevant experience
    • A high level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Proficiency with Salesforce (specifically Nonprofit Success Pack) strongly preferred, other development CRMs welcome
    • Strong organizational and data skills to track relationships and deadlines
    • Familiarity with major gifts and institutional funding cycle, from prospecting through cultivation, solicitation, grant management, and stewardship of funding relationships
    • Familiarity with core development data tools (i.e., Foundation Center Directory, etc.)

    Additional Information

    Compensation and Benefits

    Senior Manager salary range, based on experience, $82,200-$93,600 for a candidate based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Our generous benefit package should also be considered. For all regular full-time positions, the Reporters Committee offers:

    • A competitive base salary with 3 weeks paid time off, 4 annual floating days, and all Federal holidays;
    • A retirement savings plan, including a 5% employer contribution after 3 months of service;
    • Comprehensive employer paid insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death, and disability;
    • Ability to use pre-tax dollars for dependent care and commuting expenses.

    To Apply

    Please submit a resume, cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and contact information for three references by the priority deadline of March 31, 2025. Please submit materials in one PDF or Word file. Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please note: the Reporters Committee does not sponsor work visas or cover relocation costs. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

    Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and operate computer equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

    RCFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Reporters Committee, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. RCFP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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    The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press was founded by leading journalists and media lawyers in 1970 when the nations news media faced an unprecedented wave of government subpoenas forcing reporters to name confidential sources. Today it ...

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    March 7, 2025

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