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Development Manager – R Street Institute – Washington, DC or Virtual

January 16, 2023

About the Role

The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional offices across the country—seeks a collaborative and innovative Development Manager to support the fundraising and development efforts of our policy programs. If you want to contribute to the growth of an energetic organization that takes its work seriously but has fun while doing so, this may be the opportunity for you.

A typical day at R Street may include meeting with prospective donors to pitch a new policy project, developing and reviewing funding proposals, researching a prospect’s policy priorities and potential for giving, preparing executives for high-level fundraising meetings, or tracking development opportunities in Salesforce. The ideal candidate brings a passion for free market principles, a desire to grow within the organization, and a strong work ethic. They will have at least two years of nonprofit fundraising or grant management experience. This opportunity includes a flexible working arrangement either in-office or virtually, based on the candidates preference. [Read more…]

Events Manager - Manhattan Institute - New York, NY

January 12, 2023

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research(MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.

MI is independent, creative, and bold, and we are hiring a like-minded Events Manager to join our growing events team. The Manager will be responsible for the execution of high-caliber events, both in-person and virtual. They will work with the Director of Events on all stages of the event production process.

This is a logistics and project management-oriented role for a well-organized and self-starting individual interested in advancing the scholarship and overall mission of the Manhattan Institute.

This role is based in MI’s New York City headquarters, with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week. Additionally, the Event Manager will travel 5-10 times/year for out-of-state events. [Read more…]

Grants Manager – Reason Foundation – Virtual Office

January 10, 2023

Reason Foundation is seeking a Grants Manager who will maintain and expand our foundation and corporate grant portfolio. They will be responsible for tracking deliverables and managing grant execution. As the Grants Manager, they will collaborate with Reason’s development team and program teams.

Time permitting, the Grants Manager will take on additional development responsibilities, in support of communications, donor engagement, events, and other areas.

Responsibilities:

Ensure Reason meets or exceeds all grant requirements on time
Support the execution of grants from LOI stage through final reporting
Be responsible for the majority of submissions as instructed by the grantor, including navigating portals and mailings
Manage documentation
- Preparing writing staff with request or reporting guidelines
- Identifying products that need to be created for submissions
- Maintaining a library of grant documentation (budgets, biographies, certifications, etc.)
Create and manage systems and software (Salesforce) to track progress
Identify and elevate gaps/delays internally as well as opportunities to communicate progress to grantors
Inform the program staff of commitments and deadlines and answer their questions as needed
Travel 4-5 times per year for staff and donor retreats

[Read more…]

Senior Analyst for Budget and Tax Research – Illinois Policy Institute – Hybrid in Chicago, IL

January 6, 2023

Summary:

Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a Senior Analyst for Budget and Tax Research with outstanding research and communication skills to join our team of policy researchers.

For information about IPI, visit http://www.illinoispolicy.org.

The Senior Analyst for Budget and Tax Research Will:

Conduct research into Illinois state and local fiscal issues
Source and analyze data regarding fiscal issues
Write articles for publication on Illinois Policy’s website
Work with the Director of Fiscal and Economic Research and the communications team to develop and execute research and content strategies that help the organization achieve its policy and legislative goals
Assist with fact checking fiscal policy content for accuracy and consistency
Draft supporting materials such as policy fact sheets and handouts
Work with policy and government affairs teams to develop bill ideas and supporting materials for legislative agenda, and to advance bills through testimony or meetings with lawmakers
Explain and advocate for IPI’s ideas in media as needed, and appear in IPI videos and podcasts to discuss and explain fiscal issues

[Read more…]

Head of Policy – Illinois Policy Institute – Hybrid in Chicago, IL

January 6, 2023

Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a Head of Policy with outstanding analytical and communications skills to direct our policy team.

For information about IPI, visit http://www.illinoispolicy.org.

The Head of Policy Will:

Identify legislative areas of opportunity to advance free-market solutions and create and assign research that informs and supports our ideas
Direct the production of policy research and work to ensure all policy products advance the goals of the organization, are accurate, and have messaging that is consistent with the Illinois Policy Institute’s principles and policy agenda
Conduct research and write articles about policy issues
Act as spokesperson for our policy work in media and in videos and podcasts for our audience
Report on policy research and products to senior leadership and coordinate the production and release of policy products with the policy and communications teams
Lead the policy team and help each team member develop their skills and talents to advance the goals and mission of the organization

[Read more…]

Development Grants Manager – Foundation for Government Accountability – Virtual

January 4, 2023

About the Role

This is an opportunity for a talented communicator to join one of the premier fundraising teams in the free market movement. FGA has grown from a start-up investment of $50,000 in 2011 to more than $13 million in 2021, and is known for its fundraising model of partnering with high-impact, entrepreneurial donors and foundations to build strong multi-year relationships. These relationships have grown over time as FGA executes on big ideas at a record pace.

If you’ve ever found yourself having to make up grant impacts out of thin air for a report—and hating it—that will never happen at FGA. The challenge will be rather to figure out how to summarize all the incredible impact and results in just a few pages.

The Development Grants Manager will be responsible for the management of the grant development and submission process for current donors and prospects to help meet FGA’s fundraising goals. Responsibilities will also include the writing of annual reports, development explainers/one-pagers, quarterly prospect emails, state-specific policy updates for donors and ensuring messaging is aligned with FGA’s mission. [Read more…]

Development Manager – R Street Institute – Washington, DC or Virtual

Events Manager - Manhattan Institute - New York, NY

Grants Manager – Reason Foundation – Virtual Office

Senior Analyst for Budget and Tax Research – Illinois Policy Institute – Hybrid in Chicago, IL

Head of Policy – Illinois Policy Institute – Hybrid in Chicago, IL

Development Grants Manager – Foundation for Government Accountability – Virtual

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