Development Manager

Capital City Public Charter School is seeking a full-time Development Manager to support and guide our strategy for private and public funding. The Development Manager will play a critical role in helping diversify the school’s funding sources in support of the school’s mission and vision.

This is an in-person position with the potential for hybrid work. Key areas of responsibility for the position are outlined below.

This is a 12-month position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The responsibilities of the Development Manager include:

• Researching grant opportunities, identifying new potential funding sources for Capital City
• Managing a funding calendar, specifying deadlines and requirements for grant applications
• Drafting and submitting grant materials (LOI, grant proposals, and reports) with support from the Sr. Director of Development & Outreach
• Generating acknowledgment letters, pledge reminders, and solicitations to individual donors and assisting in other stewardship and prospecting activities
• Maintaining donor database and digital files of prospects and donors
• Supporting donor stewardship efforts
• Working with the business department to process and track all donations
• Working with external accountants to review development revenue
• Assisting with annual appeals and individual giving campaigns
• Meeting all grant deadlines and ensuring grant requirements are fulfilled
• Working collaboratively and supporting other members of the team on joint projects
• Meeting regularly with the development & outreach team

Desired Qualifications

Minimum required qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in relevant field, Master’s preferred
• At least three years of development (fundraising, grant writing, etc) experience
• Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and take initiative
• Strong written and communication skills, including copy-writing, research, grammar, and vocabulary.
• Strong editing skills and ability to receive feedback
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Preference for experience with donor management systems, especially Network for Good
• Commitment to equity and social justice in education

In addition to the above requirements, candidates must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background check.

Benefits. Capital City invests in a comprehensive benefits package to support the happiness and well-being of staff at all stages of career and life. Benefits include 100% of health insurance covered for full-time employees, up to 6% in retirement contributions, preferred student admission for children of staff living in DC, and support for you and your family when needed.

About Our School

Capital City was founded in 2000 and currently serves a diverse population of more than 1,000 students across PK-12th grade. We have been recognized as a model for social, emotional and academic development. Our program emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equity, a strong inclusion model and the integration of arts into the curriculum. We are a credentialed EL Education Mentor School (https://eleducation.org/) in the national network of over 150 schools. Through this model, teachers craft long-term learning expeditions that connect learning to the real-world and incorporate projects, research, fieldwork, and service to support students in meeting rigorous standards. Learn more at www.ccpcs.org.

Capital City is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the position being filled.