Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 17+ years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.

With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.

BPC is committed to seeing its policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through BPC Action, its (c)(4) affiliate, BPC engages in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.

Mission:
• Build connections.

• Negotiate policy.

• Achieve bipartisan solutions.

• Improve lives.

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development Manager to join our dynamic development team. The Development Manager will support the Director of Foundation Relations with prospecting, grant and data management, and funder reporting, and the Managing Director of Development with major gifts fundraising. This position reports to the Director of Foundation Relations.

Responsibilities:

Foundation Relations (75%):
•   Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, including drafting budgets and narratives, and tailoring proposals to specific foundation priorities.
•   Conduct prospect research and prepare executive-level briefing materials on potential funders aligned with BPC’s program priorities.
•   Manage the grant reporting process, including tracking timelines, communicating with policy teams about deadlines, editing reports, and ensuring timely submission to foundations.
•   Collaborate with policy program staff to understand program activities, outcomes, and impact for reporting purposes.
•   In Salesforce, maintain a calendar of grant reporting deadlines and proactively track progress.
•   Maintain professional communication with donors, acting as the primary contact regarding grants management.
•   Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of foundation grants, reports, and communications in Salesforce.
•   Support the cultivation and stewardship of foundation relationships.
•   Provide Salesforce database support: create and maintain foundation contacts lists in CRM database for prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship activities; create and maintain foundation grant records; update and maintain the foundation revenue pipeline; and update donor interaction records for solicitations, invoices, acknowledgement letters, thank you notes etc.
•   Maintain an awareness of philanthropic news and trends through reading publications and networking opportunities that could inform BPC’s foundation fundraising strategy.
•   As needed, support development events through coordinating invitations to foundation representatives, helping with logistics, preparing materials, etc.

Major Gifts (25%):
•   Support the cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of prospective individual donors.
•   Assist in the preparation of materials for donor meetings and events.
•   Conduct research and draft memos on prospective individual donors.
•   Track individual donor pipeline in Salesforce, informing leadership about interactions and renewals.
•   Assist with drafting and tracking fundraising appeals and campaigns targeting major gifts

Qualifications:
•   Minimum of 3-5 years of fundraising/development or grant writing and management experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
•   Strong organizational skills with ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on plans
•   Strong writing and editing skills
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with foundation officers, donors, and internal stakeholders
•   Knowledge and experience working with Excel is required
•   Knowledge and experience with fundraising and research databases are a plus (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Donorsearch, iWave, etc.)
•   Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple concurrent projects
•   Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
•   Commitment to the BPC’s mission and the ability to translate that understanding into compelling donor communications (grant applications, funder updates, thank you notes, etc.)

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $68,000 – $83,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.

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BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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