International Budget Partnership · 6 hours ago
Interim Development Manager (Consultancy)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200/d - $250/d
8+ years expThe International Budget Partnership (IBP) is seeking an Interim Development Manager to strengthen and accelerate institutional fundraising during a maternity leave vacancy. This role will involve prospecting, donor reporting, grants management coordination, and supporting donor-facing events to enhance engagement and pipeline growth.
Non ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Own and drive a 6-month prospecting workplan aligned with IBP’s fundraising priorities (private foundations, bilateral/multilateral funders, and other institutional sources as relevant)
Conduct targeted prospect research, including landscape scans, donor mapping, and fit assessments
Identify and progress new opportunities: RFP monitoring, relationship pathways, and entry points (events, introductions, briefing offers)
Develop and lead preparation of concise internal donor intelligence summaries and recommended engagement strategies for priority prospect, along with the Senior Development Associate
Maintain a clear, up-to-date pipeline view (stages, next steps, owners, probability, expected value, deadlines)
Coordinate and/or draft high-quality donor reports (narrative and supporting annexes), working collaboratively with Program, LME, Communications and Finance teams
Improve reporting workflows, including templates, timelines, and internal review processes
Ensure compliance with donor requirements and proactively flag risks related to deadlines or deliverables
Partner with Finance & Operations to align narrative and financial reporting, budgets, and budget narratives
Maintain and refine the grants calendar and deadlines tracker, ensuring accountability across teams
Draft, edit, and coordinate concept notes and proposals for selected priority opportunities, ensuring strong positioning and compliance with donor guidelines
Produce background materials and briefing packs for leadership and program teams ahead of donor/prospect meetings
Support stewardship: structured touchpoints, meeting preparation, and timely follow-up correspondence
Participate in relevant Development and cross-functional meetings and contribute to a culture of collaboration and learning
Represent IBP externally in relevant donor meetings, convenings, and conferences as agreed/required
Support a small portfolio of donor-facing events (virtual and/or in-person), such as donor briefings, learning sessions, roundtables, or conference side events in collaboration with an Events/Strategic Engagement Consultant
Develop event objectives tied to fundraising outcomes (cultivation, stewardship, renewal, pipeline conversion)
Coordinate event logistics in coordination with Events consultant (run-of-show, invites, RSVP tracking, speaker briefs, prep calls, materials, follow-up)
Produce concise post-event follow-up notes and next steps to convert engagement into meetings, proposals, or renewals
Qualification
Required
8+ years of institutional fundraising experience (private foundations and/or bilateral/multilateral donors), ideally within an international NGO or globally oriented organization
Demonstrated experience in prospect research and pipeline management with clear examples of moving prospects to solicitation
Strong track record producing high-quality donor reports and coordinating inputs across multiple internal stakeholders
Proven ability to plan and manage events that support donor engagement and cultivation (virtual and/or in-person)
Excellent English writing and editing skills; ability to write clearly, persuasively, and in donor-appropriate formats
Strong project management skills: deadlines, workplans, stakeholder coordination, and attention to detail
High comfort working across teams and time zones with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Teams; experience with Salesforce/CRM systems is an advantage
Commitment to IBP's mission and values; strong integrity and good judgment
Adaptable and calm under pressure; able to manage multiple deadlines without losing quality
Proactive and self-directed, with strong communication habits and reliable follow-through
Company
International Budget Partnership
International Budget Partnership ensures that public resources are used effectively to improve service delivery and fight poverty.
Founded in 1997Washington, District of Columbia, USA
51-200 employees
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