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Fast Forward · 1 day ago

Philanthropy & Development Senior Manager

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Fast Forward is a tech nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the world’s biggest challenges through technology. The Philanthropy & Development Senior Manager will focus on expanding the funding base by identifying and securing new philanthropic partnerships while collaborating with internal teams to align fundraising objectives with programmatic outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Identify and research new foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Fast Forward’s strategic priorities

Support the Senior Director, Strategic Philanthropy in developing and executing against annual fundraising targets

Manage outreach to prospective funders to build interest and support in securing philanthropic commitments

Develop clear, persuasive grant proposals and partnership concept notes, along with other high-quality materials that advance fundraising goals

Track deadlines and maintain accurate records of proposals and funding opportunities in Fast Forward systems (HubSpot, Notion, Google Drive)

Contribute to overall fundraising strategy by surfacing new funding opportunities and partnership models

Work closely with the Strategic Partnerships team to ensure alignment between new funding initiatives and current partner priorities

Collaborate with the Programs and Marketing teams to translate fundraising objectives into clear programmatic outcomes

Participate in internal fundraising planning and revenue tracking meetings

Support in defining the partner offering menu to ensure Fast Forward can continue meeting the needs of partners

Qualification

FundraisingBusiness DevelopmentGrant Proposal WritingStrategic PlanningRelationship BuildingEmpathyMission-DrivenCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Required

5-6+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, and/or business development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and presentations

Excel at building authentic, trust-based relationships with external partners through empathy and a deep understanding of their needs and priorities

Highly organized and self-directed, with strong follow-through on multiple concurrent projects

Collaborative and mission-driven, excited to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment

Preferred

Track record of success in securing individual, foundation, and/or corporate donations is preferred

Deep passion for Fast Forward's mission and the role of technology in advancing social good, with experience or familiarity in tech nonprofits or social innovation as a plus