Business Development Manager

Job Description

Business Development Manager

Position Description : The Business Development Manager is a leadership position responsible for leading the firm’s growth through business development, proposal writing, and marketing initiatives. This role is the outward-facing engine of the company — identifying opportunities, strengthening client and funder relationships, and positioning the firm as a leader in program evaluation. The successful candidate will also contribute to product and service innovation and participate on the Management Team to help shape long-term strategy.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities :

1. Business Development Strategy & Leadership

• Oversee the implementation of the business development and marketing operational plan, based on guidance and outcomes set by the LMA partner team.
• Participate as a member of the Management Team. Foster collaboration and a culture of learning.
• Oversee work of other staff engaged in supporting some marketing and development activities.
• Understand staff interests / skill / experience, and general availability (in conjunction with the Operations Director and Research Manager) and pursue projects that align.
• Ensure business development and marketing data is tracked and reported for internal use.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiencies in business development and marketing, including through the use of AI as applicable / helpful / appropriate.

2. Grant Development & Management

3. Marketing & Communications

4. Relationship Management & External Engagement

5. Market Analysis & Strategic Innovation

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Hours / Location : Full time exempt, 40 hrs / week. Arizona-Based (required), Tucson preferred.

Salary : 55-80k Depending on experience and demonstrated success (particularly in grant proposal development and relevant, existing Arizona-based nonprofit or government network)