Manager, Development Operations

Location: Applicants need to be located in and legally allowed to work in the US. This is a remote position with preference for candidates located in EST. Travel for occasional in-person

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Manager, Development Operations who finds deep satisfaction in the systematic, behind-the-scenes work that makes donor relationships thrive—managing the database, conducting research, tracking funder moves, analyzing and synthesizing data, and ensuring our entire development operations run smoothly. You'll provide critical operational and administrative support to One Project's growing fundraising function, working closely with our Partnerships and Ecosystem teams to build the infrastructure that enables transformational giving and supports our mission to advance economic democracy.

This is an execution-focused role in an early-stage fundraising operation, where precision, organization, and follow-through directly impact our ability to resource the economic democracy movement. 

What You’ll Do

Develop and manage best-in-class development operations that enable fundraising rigor, efficiency, and scalability.

• Own the organization and upkeep of the donor database and related systems, inclusive of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of donor data and information.
•  Design and implement a moves-management process for tracking donor interactions, meeting notes, follow-up tasks, stewardship activities, and other engagement touchpoints.
•  Conduct deep research and maintain a pipeline of individual and institutional funders, by leveraging wealth screening, analyzing giving patterns, and lifting up and prioritizing opportunities for relationship building.
•  Design and maintain a centralized dashboard that provides a clear snapshot of key donor data e.g., pipeline health, donor moves, and fundraising metrics.  
•  Run regular and ad hoc reports to track fundraising performance in real time in order to support data-driven decision making; share insights on opportunities and concerns based on data trends.
•  Partner with the finance team on required reporting and compliance for funders.  

Provide high-touch support for donor relationship building, cultivation and stewardship activities.

• Manage fundraising calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for cultivation events, in partnership with the Executive Assistant.
•  Support the preparation of detailed briefings, meetings, and talking points for CEO, President, and other leaders’ donor meetings, including sharing data donor giving history, interests, and connections to One Project’s networks and mission. 
•  Capture meeting notes and follow-up actions in donor database in order to maintain comprehensive relationship records.
• Work cross-functionally across communications, product, research, and ecosystem teams to ensure fundraising activities are operating in lock step with key organizational activities and milestones.

You may be the candidate we’re looking for if you bring… 

Core Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in development, sales, research, and/or a similar operational role focused on behind-the-scenes execution.
• Strong facility with database management and a genuine enthusiasm for working in CRM systems.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, synthesize data, and generate clear, actionable recommendations.
• Background in prospect research, ​​competitive intelligence, and/or stakeholder research.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with a track record of building and maintaining systematic processes.
• A proactive, independent work style and comfort driving projects forward in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• A systems-oriented approach to structuring information and continuously improving processes.
•  Confidence interacting with senior leadership and managing requests efficiently and professionally.
•   Pride in producing high-quality work and delivering consistent excellence.
•  A demonstrated commitment to social justice and a strong interest in economic democracy and solidarity economy principles. 

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in sophisticated development operations, ideally at a nonprofit with a $50M+ budget.
• Experience with moves management methodology and donor cultivation cycles.
• Familiarity with fundraising for social change or movement-building organizations.
• Understanding of trust-based philanthropy principles.
• Experience working in small, mission-driven teams where everyone wears multiple hats.

At One Project, team members bring our values to life when they: 

• Drive clarity by connecting work to purpose and help others understand the "why" behind decisions.
• Support teammates' success as readily as their own, sharing knowledge and pitching in across boundaries.
• Communicate directly with empathy, giving and receiving feedback in service of growth.
• Actively seek diverse perspectives and create space for others' unique strengths to shine.
• Build trust through consistent follow-through and transparent communication.
• Find creative solutions by embracing nuance and moving beyond either/or thinking.
• Deliver excellence through careful work, measurable results, and continuous improvement.

Working at One Project

One Project is committed to building a team that reflects the world we live in. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel that they are respected and valued. We know that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

The salary for this role is $90,000-100,000. One Project offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract the strongest candidates and to reflect our values. 

What You Can Expect from Our Hiring Process

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated confirmation. If you are selected for an interview, we aim to reach out to you within 2 weeks of submitting your application.

We strive to have an inclusive hiring process that includes opportunities for us to get to know you and vice versa. We may ask to review examples of your work in addition to inviting you to participate in interviews. Our process will likely include:

• An initial phone or video interview 
• A second video interview with our Partnerships Team
• A short interview assignment and debrief with the team(candidates will be compensated for their time and work)
• Reference checks 
• Final 1-on-1