Development Manager, Proposals

About Evidence Action 

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. 
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. 
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. 

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The Role

As a Development Manager you will play a critical role in Evidence Action’s next phase of impact, securing funding to transform health outcomes for generations.

You will drive critical outcomes across donor acquisition, conversion, and retention: identifying potential partnerships, leading end-to-end preparation of compelling funding proposals, partnering with program teams to hone program design, and generating uniquely compelling content to deepen relationships with existing funders and partners. You are an exceptional project manager with strong communication skills, creativity, and an ability to thrive in white space. 

You will report to the Associate Director, External Relations, and work closely with our program teams to elicit and express their value propositions, goals, successes, and challenges. You will also develop engaging reports for our existing donors, and support new thematic pitches that respond to priorities and trends in the development sector..

Responsibilities

• Funding proposals – Prepare compelling proposals for new funding, with formats ranging from pitch decks and short concept notes to formal technical proposals.
• Grant reports – Provide our generous supporters with clear and accurate reports on how their funds have been used to achieve impact, ensuring compliance with grant conditions and paving the way for continued support.
• Project management – Manage end-to-end preparation of proposals and reports to ensure compliance and submission. (Identify important partners; lead kick-of meetings; set and manage tasks, milestones, and timelines; coordinate inputs such as budgets and monitoring plans from multiple teams; provide those involved with clear status updates along the way.)
• Team support – Support donor identification and research, provide updates to leadership on our proposal pipeline, help refine team processes, and provide general editing and proofreading support.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience
• You are experienced in proposal writing and accomplished at converting technical concepts and details into succinct and compelling prose
• You're experienced in creating high-quality content for a range of technical and non-technical audiences (blogs, presentations, reports)
• You can manage complex projects with multiple team members through their life cycles
• You can iterate in real-time, employ data for decision-making, and innovate and pivot to find success
• You're mission-driven – committed to lessening inequality and improving lives
• You are willing to accommodate meetings with globally-located colleagues outside standard business hours

Position Location

This position is remote. You are welcome but not required to work out of our office in D.C.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for roles based in the U.S.

Benefits

The expected role range for this US position is listed below. We consider multiple factors when determining the base salary for a role, including but not limited to: role scope, program budgets, internal equity, and a candidate’s qual