Senior Manager, Sales and New Business

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner. 

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.  

Position Overview:

The Manager/ Senior Manager of Development will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by managing fundraising initiatives, cultivating donor relationships, and executing development strategies. The successful candidate   will secure philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund qualified programs and services that align with the Foundation’s mission. The candidate will collaborate with Foundation leadership, development team members, program leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of revenue-generating activities and donor engagement.

This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute fundraising plans, including strategies for securing support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund programs and services.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership, development team members, program leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of fundraising efforts and donor engagement.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with new and existing donors through personalized communication, events, and recognition programs.
• Engage in planning, managing, and executing fundraising events.
• Help a prepare and submit grant proposals, partnership proposals, and stewardship reports to foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Manage key funder data and reporting, maintain donor databases, and ensure the accuracy of financial records and reports. Help prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support communication efforts, including impact reporting, annual program reports, and donor-specific communications. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or sales.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential.
• Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts and grants or sales contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization. 
• Comfortable working in a cross-matrixed system.
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality. 
• Strong EQ and maturity.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software and comfortable learning additional software and system tools as needed.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with public-private partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge).

The salary range for this position is $89,174.00 to $125,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Salary : $89,174 - $125,000