Strategic Proposal Development Manager

4 days ago


New York, New York, United States Pursuit Full time

About Pursuit:

Pursuit is a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating economic transformation by training low-income adults to launch and advance careers as software engineers. Our innovative solution combines community development, job training, and sustainable program financing to empower individuals and communities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Proposal Development Manager to join our Partnerships and Business Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality proposals, impact reports, and partner-facing materials focused on direct revenue solicitation. This role will develop positioning and framing of products, programs, projects, budgets, and outcomes to fit each partner and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet or exceed an individual revenue target of $2M annually by identifying, qualifying, and soliciting funders and opportunities
  • Draft, revise, and submit strategic proposals, pitch decks, and other materials
  • Help evaluate funding opportunities by creating or expanding on qualifying notes and assessing fit
  • Identify key stakeholders and support coalition-building efforts to support proposals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align efforts and lead proposal writing and project management

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of work experience in writing-intensive roles in fundraising, partnerships, client-facing strategy, or business development
  • Experience building proposal budgets and using Salesforce or other CRMs to manage accounts and opportunities
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to adapt tone and style to match Pursuit's voice and different audiences

Benefits:

  • Estimated salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Unlimited PTO and an all-Pursuit summer break the last week of August and a week-long holiday the last week of December
  • Flexible, hybrid work schedule with catered lunches once a week and delicious snacks


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