The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality · 7 hours ago
Manager, Research and Fundraising
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$35/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expOpen Circle is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe, supportive, and successful schools and communities. The Manager, Research and Fundraising position advances Open Circle’s data collection and research initiatives while identifying and securing funding opportunities through grants and private funding sources.
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Responsibilities
Identify emerging trends, tools, and best practices relevant to Open Circle’s mission
Conduct, coordinate, and support program-aligned research projects aligned with organizational priorities using current tools
Collaborate with staff and partners to develop innovative programs and proposals
Support idea development and feasibility assessment for new initiatives
Contribute to fundraising strategy and identify potential supporters
Identify and pursue funding opportunities from federal agencies, foundations, and individual donors
Lead grant writing with the Executive Director, proposal development, and submission processes
Research and recommend funding opportunities (grants, sponsorships, partnerships)
Maintain a grants calendar, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with funder requirements
Cultivate relationships with philanthropic partners and research collaborators
Assist in light proposal drafting, concept notes, or donor communications
Prepare concise research briefs or fundraising updates for leadership review
Serve as a liaison between staff, schools, and external stakeholders
Coordinate with Admin and Marketing managers and trainers to collect data and narratives regarding Open Circle's impact on school communities
Support cross-functional initiatives to expand the impact and visibility of the organization
Track and communicate funding trends relevant to the nonprofit and education sectors
Provide recommendations for pilot projects or experiments
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Background in research, innovation, fundraising, or program development
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience
Experience with nonprofits
Strong analytical and creative thinking skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to distill insights clearly and concisely
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Passion for Open Circle's mission and values
Understanding of education, educational policy, and social-emotional building programs
Proven success in grant writing, fundraising, or development
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas for diverse audiences
Highly organized, self-directed, proactive, and adept at managing multiple priorities
Collaborative, relationship-driven, and comfortable working across teams and independently
Preferred
Experience with grants, sponsorships, or donor engagement
Company
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality is dedicated to advancing knowledge of sexuality and communicating scientifically based sexuality research and scholarship to professionals, policy makers, and the general public.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase