[Hiring] Development Specialist @Murmuration

Role Description

The Development Specialist will support and help grow Murmuration's contributed-revenue pipeline with primary ownership of grant writing and grant reporting. Reporting to the VP of Growth, the person in this role will be self-sufficient, proactive, motivated, and detail-oriented, with strong writing skills and a genuine interest in fundraising and impact storytelling.

• Draft compelling proposals and deliver accurate and timely reports to current funders.
• Help keep the development pipeline organized and moving as Murmuration diversifies its funding base.
• Partner closely with the Communications and Marketing Team on donor-facing materials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in development, fundraising, or investor relations (4-5 years preferred).
• Strong skills in grant writing and proposal development with experience producing winning fundraising materials.
• Experience developing and delivering grant reports and donor communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in a compelling, digestible way.
• High degree of organization, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in civic engagement, democratic participation, community organizing, etc.

Requirements

• Research, draft, and edit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, one-pagers, and other fundraising materials.
• Develop accurate, on-time grant reports and other donor communications for current funders.
• Support the development pipeline by researching prospects and funders.
• Partner with the VP of Growth to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual and multi-year fundraising plan.
• Help improve the team's development processes, pipeline tracking, metrics, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team on brand-aligned, donor-facing materials.
• Assist with planning and executing special events and projects, as needed.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members.
• Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match.
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• A company laptop.
• A flexible remote work environment.
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees.
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses.
• A yearly professional development fund.
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help.
• Yearly in-person staff retreats.
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.