Note the Development Manager will work closely with the full Legado Team. In particular, as a member of the Development team, they will manage the Development Coordinator, coordinate with the Communications Lead, and collaborate with the CEO and Executive Vice President (EVP). Their responsibilities will include:

1. Proposal Development and Reporting

• Lead or support the development of narrative proposals and concept notes for institutional and individual donors.Collaborate with program, finance, impact and communications colleagues to gather input for compelling, accurate submissions.
• Draft and coordinate narrative reports for institutional funders, aligning data and stories with donor expectations.
• Ensure timely development and delivery of financial, impact, and narrative reporting in partnership with relevant colleagues.
• Maintain calendars, timelines, and internal processes to manage multiple proposal/reporting deadlines across donors and teams.

2. Donor Stewardship and Prospecting

• Coordinate and implement Legado’s annual fundraising plan across institutional and individual donor pipelines.
• Research and evaluate new institutional and philanthropic prospects; support tailored cultivation strategies.
• Manage donor relationships across the lifecycle: from research and outreach to stewardship and renewal.
• Draft and edit donor-facing communications including updates, touchpoints, and event invitations.
• Prepare for and participate in donor-facing meetings and events, including researching guest lists, planning meetings, and managing follow-up.
• Support coordination of town halls, field visits, and technical funder trips—including content planning and logistics.

3. Development Systems and Administration

• Lead quarterly planning processes for the development team and contribute to organizational planning efforts.
• Oversee the following work conducted by the Development Coordinator:
• Management and maintenance of donor records using Legado’s CRM (Bloomerang), ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
• Tracking of donor pipeline and reporting on fundraising progress using dashboards and other internal tools.
• Overseeing of development administration, including donor gift processing, record keeping, and tracking interactions.

4. Support to CEO and Senior Leadership Team

• Prepare briefing materials, background research, and talking points for the CEO, EVP, and other leaders ahead of donor meetings and conferences.
• Support scheduling and coordination of donor engagement led by the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Track action items and next steps from donor meetings and ensure internal follow-up.
• Support CEO participation in individual donor networking and institutional funder cultivation.
• Serve as a collaborative thought partner to senior leadership in aligning fundraising opportunities with organizational strategy.

We are seeking a skilled development professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing, and values-driven environment.

Required Experience and Attributes:

• 6-8 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on international development, climate, or conservation organizations.
• Direct experience managing donor pipelines and proposal development.
• Demonstrated ability to write compelling donor materials and coordinate cross-functional input.
• Experience working in or with partners in Africa, Asia, or Latin America; direct experience living and working in one or more of these regions strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to juggle multiple deadlines whilst staying detail-oriented.
• Collaborative, proactive, and organized—able to work across teams and time zones with humility and humor.
• Commitment to Legado’s mission, values, and belief in the power of locally led change.

Location: Remote Must have availability for at least 5 working hours overlapping with US Eastern Time work hours.

Compensation: $50,000–$80,000 depending on experience and cost of living adjusted.

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Flexible scheduling. Depending on location, early or late meetings are necessary to accommodate other time zones.

Travel: Expected to travel approximately 5-15% of the time.

Benefits (US-based employee benefits shared below for context, actual benefits will depend on employee or contractor status)

• Competitive medical coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer contribution
• 30 days paid leave annually (increases with seniority)