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TNTP
Senior Manager, Fundraising
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Remote - US
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Full-Time
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$79K - $119K
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Development & Advancement
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August 19th, 2026
CRM
PK
PK-12
Edtech.com's Summary
TNTP is hiring a Senior Manager, Fundraising to lead national fundraising efforts by managing a portfolio of philanthropic funders and advancing the organization's funding pipeline aligned with strategic priorities. The role involves cultivating and securing investments, managing proposal development, and improving fundraising systems to support the organization's goal of raising $29.3M in philanthropic and government grants by FY26.
Highlights
- Drive execution of national fundraising strategies aligned with TNTP priorities and revenue goals.
- Manage a portfolio of current and prospective funders, focusing on cultivation, securing, and stewardship of investments.
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop grant proposals, letters of intent, and funding concept materials.
- Collaborate with Program, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure grant compliance and effective stewardship.
- Improve fundraising operations through accurate Salesforce data management and process enhancements.
- Create compelling funder-facing communications to articulate TNTP's impact.
- Requires 5+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, or related fields with strong team and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with CRM systems; Salesforce experience preferred.
- Salary range between $79,089 and $118,634, with typical starting salary between $79,089 and $98,862.
- Works cross-divisionally at a national level supporting philanthropic and government grant revenue goals.
Senior Manager, Fundraising Full Description
Senior Manager, Fundraising
United States
Full time
Senior Manager, Fundraising – National
Flexible Location
WHO WE ARE
TNTP is the nation's preeminent education nonprofit that brings research, policy, and consulting together to meet the needs and aspirations of young people, families, communities, and the nation. We are educators, researchers, and innovators working to ensure every young person has the chance to reach their full potential, every educator and leader is set up for success, and every community has the resources necessary to connect young people to paths of opportunity.
We work at every level of the PK-12 system, side by side with educators, system leaders, and communities across 41 states and more than 4,000 systems nationwide to reach ambitious goals for student success. Our vision pushes beyond school walls, catalyzing cross-sector collaboration to create pathways for young people to achieve academic, economic, and social mobility.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
TNTP’s Fundraising Team partners across regions and divisions to build and advance investment pipelines aligned to the organization’s highest priorities, with an FY26 goal of securing $29.3M in philanthropic and government grant revenue.
As Senior Manager, Fundraising (National), you will play a critical role in advancing TNTP's national fundraising strategy by managing a portfolio of current and prospective philanthropic funders and translating organizational priorities into a strong, actionable funding pipeline. You will focus on cultivating, securing, and stewarding national-level investments that enable TNTP to scale its impact.
In this highly collaborative and execution-focused role, you will partner closely with the Partner, Fundraising, a peer Senior Manager, and division leaders across TNTP to move opportunities through the full funder lifecycle, from prospect identification and cultivation to proposal development and stewardship. You will also help strengthen the systems and processes that support consistent, high-quality fundraising execution across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Drive national fundraising strategy execution: Partner with the Fundraising Partner and division leaders to develop and execute annual fundraising plans aligned to TNTP’s strategic priorities and revenue goals.
- Build and manage a high-quality funder pipeline: Identify, assess, and prioritize prospective funders whose interests align with TNTP’s strategy; monitor trends in philanthropy to inform pipeline development and positioning.
- Lead funder cultivation and portfolio management: Orchestrate relationship-centered cultivation strategies, including preparing leaders for engagements, maintaining strong visibility into portfolio progress, and ensuring consistent follow-through across the funder lifecycle.
- Project manage proposal development from concept to submission: Lead cross-functional teams in the development of concept papers, LOIs, and grant proposals, ensuring clarity, quality, and alignment with funder priorities and TNTP’s strategic narrative.
- Ensure strong grant execution and stewardship: Partner with program, Finance, and Legal teams to review grant agreements, monitor compliance, and support high-quality reporting and funder communications.
- Strengthen fundraising systems, processes, and data practices: Contribute to the continuous improvement of fundraising operations by ensuring accurate and consistent Salesforce data, supporting portfolio tracking and reporting, and helping to refine team processes and tools that drive disciplined execution and decision-making.
- Develop compelling funder-facing materials: Contribute to and refine written communications, presentations, and materials that clearly articulate TNTP’s impact and value proposition to funders.
- This position is based in a home office anywhere in the U.S. Travel for team and organizational meetings is required a few times a year
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, sales, or a related field
- Strong command of fundraising best practices and ability to apply them in a complex, matrixed organization
- Demonstrated success managing across teams, influencing stakeholders, and executing through others
- Excellent written communication skills; experience developing or managing grant proposals and reports strongly preferred
- Experience using CRM systems to manage funder relationships; Salesforce experience a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
The salary range for this position is $79,089-$118,634. New hires can typically expect a starting salary between the salary range minimum and midpoint ($79,089-$98,862) in alignment with experience, qualifications, and our commitment to equity in compensation.
TNTP also offers a compelling overall Total Rewards package, including competitive mid-market salaries, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits, with a range of plans and programs designed to support the physical, mental, and financial wellness of employees and their dependents. We suggest learning more about our benefits! (Spoiler alert: we’re closed the last two weeks of December).
We also ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation for the interview process. Email [email protected] to request accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume online through Workday. In your application, we will also ask you to answer brief questions about your interest in TNTP; your “why” matters to us!
The priority application deadline for this position is September 1st, though we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you’re eager, you can preview here what to expect after you apply, and we’ll be in touch soon!
#LI-REMOTE
Position Type:
Regular
Regular
TNTP is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. TNTP does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of TNTP, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.
Applicants for employment with TNTP must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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