Senior Manager

Description:

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development to lead fundraising and business development efforts that help Forth secure the financial support to carry out its mission and grow its impact. The Senior Manager, Business Development supervises staff while cultivating funders and new partnerships, developing all funding and business development proposals. The Senior Manager, Business Development is responsible for setting and achieving revenue targets that position Forth in reaching strategic plan objectives.

We seek candidates who are excellent team leaders and have demonstrated fundraising experience with federal and state agencies, corporations and foundations. To be successful in this role, candidates should be highly motivated, collaborative with internal and external stakeholders, and thrive while cultivating strategic relationships and opportunities. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about electric mobility and who share our commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Grant & Proposal Development (50%) The Senior Manager, Business Development is responsible for Forth’s fundraising operations and execution. We’re looking for an experienced development professional who can collaborate on strategy and drive fundraising success.

• Prioritize and apply for a steady stream of funding opportunities — including restricted and unrestricted opportunities — that align with our strategic plan, budget needs, and evolving goals for existing and new projects
• Collaborate with our programs and policy teams to ensure proposal designs are responsive to and compliant with federal, state, and foundation requirements
• Establish, evaluate, and regularly update Forth’s program/service/product development process and menu of services
• Identify, maintain and establish best practices for the development database
• Oversee Business Development team reporting, including opportunity status and review, financial reporting, work planning, and other reporting requirements