Senior Development Manager, Principal Engagement

Movement Labs is seeking a Principal Engagement Manager to drive fundraising outcomes by managing principals’ donor outreach blocks, advancing donor relationships, and ensuring consistent execution across the development pipeline. This is a high-ownership role for someone who combines strong judgment, organizational rigor, and the ability to manage up to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of experience in nonprofit or political fundraising, development operations, or related roles
• Demonstrated experience supporting or driving major donor pipelines and principal-driven donor outreach processes
• Strong judgment in prioritizing donor opportunities and recommending next steps
• Experience managing up to senior stakeholders and driving accountability
• Excellent organizational and project management skills in fast-paced environments
• CRM experience (e.g., EveryAction or similar) and comfort using data to inform decisions
• Prior experience automating arduous processes, keeping a human in the loop to ensure high quality
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate cross-functionally
• Comfort with spreadsheets outlining budgets, electoral impact assumptions, targeted geographies, etc.
• Familiarity with call time strategy, donor research tools, and prospect vetting (e.g., wealth screening platforms)
• Some familiarity with RCT-based political evidence

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Paid Time Off