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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. 

Learn more about us, what we do, and working here.  

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.