Senior Project Manager - Development

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Development

Organization: Tilt Collective / Windward Fund

Reporting To: Chief Development Officer

Location: USA, UK or Europe

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager, Development is a key contributor to the success of Tilt Collective's philanthropic efforts by managing project workflows, donor engagement materials, and providing strategic support across the development team. This role interacts across multiple teams, including Communications, Programs, and Operations.

Job Responsibilities

Donor Deliverables (50%)

• Manage the development and timely execution of donor deliverables, including work plans, timelines, and tracking status of project elements.

• Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Development Officer and senior team members on donor engagement strategies.

• Collaborate with Communications, Programs, and Operations teams to ensure effective support for donor initiatives.

• Tap into internal knowledge management resources to fulfill donor-related requests and support preparation of donor-facing materials (e.g., briefing documents, presentations, funding proposals).

• Prepare detailed briefings and strategic materials for meetings with donors, ambassadors, volunteers, and partners.

Administration and Workflow (20%)

• Record and manage key action items from internal and external meetings, and coordinate follow-up with relevant staff.

• Arrange complex internal and external meetings with the appropriate administrative support when needed.

• Maintain accurate records in the CRM, including donor activities, tracking funding opportunities, and updating prospect information.

Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives (30%)

• Contribute to special projects that advance the philanthropy team's goals, including managing events, developing strategic initiatives, and building organizational playbooks in collaboration with other team members.

• Participate in the development and enhancement of the philanthropy team's strategic processes and pipeline development efforts.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Project Execution: Confidently lead and execute multiple interconnected projects, ensuring smooth implementation and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create engaging and accessible materials for a range of audiences.

• Self-Starter: Demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented approach by anticipating challenges, taking initiative, and driving progress in the absence of constant supervision.

• Adaptability: Show a desire for continuous learning, self-awareness, and an ability to adapt and grow in response to new challenges and opportunities.

• Strategic Mindset: Understand the bigger picture and translate abstract concepts into actionable strategies that drive philanthropic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and executing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills; able to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, CRM's, Google Drive, and project management tools like Monday.com.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and to adapt to a dynamic, multicultural work environment.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and wok in a high-performing team.

• Passion for social and environmental justice issues, including a commitment to advancing equity and justice, and dedication to creating a more sustainable global food system.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management or in a role supporting fundraising/philanthropy for mission-driven organizations.

• Experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or client services preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Tilt Collective is a fully remote organization with team members across multiple time zones. Flexibility is required, including occasional travel and availability during off-hours to accommodate deadlines or global partners. Tilt Collective embraces a collaborative and activist approach, focusing on shifting livestock production and consumption, winning the global narrative on plant-rich diets, influencing policy frameworks, and delivering for the field. Team members are encouraged to bring their full selves to work, advocating for equity and justice in all that they do, while contributing to a global movement for plant-based food systems.

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families).
• Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions.
• Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits.
• Employees will receive 200 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually.
• Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.

International (ex United States) employee benefits

• Employment via Atlas, a Professional Employment Organization (PEO)
• We will strive to provide equivalent benefits to international staff.

Tilt Collective is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

E-Verify

Windward participates in E-Verify and will provide the US federal government with US employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.