Development Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
FirstPrinciples is seeking a Development Manager to drive fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role focuses on building relationships, managing funding pipelines, and securing financial support from individuals and institutions to advance AI-driven scientific research.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and build a pipeline of high-potential donors, including philanthropists and institutions
- Manage donor relationships and conduct discovery meetings
- Lead fundraising efforts from prospecting through deal closing
- Develop customized funding proposals and pitch materials
- Negotiate funding agreements and maintain long-term donor relationships
- Research and apply for grants from foundations and government agencies
- Collaborate with leadership to communicate scientific progress and impact
- Track donor activity and pipeline progress using CRM tools
Requirements:
- 3–5+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, or business development
- Proven track record of closing deals or securing funding
- Experience managing full-cycle fundraising or sales pipelines
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to translate complex scientific ideas into compelling narratives
- Self-driven, organized, and results-oriented
Preferred:
- Experience in deep-tech, AI, or scientific research sectors
- Existing network of donors or institutional funders
- Experience closing large, multi-year funding commitments
Benefits:
- Fully remote work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking scientific research
- Work with a mission-driven, global team
- Direct impact on advancing AI and physics innovation
Join FirstPrinciples to help secure the resources needed to accelerate discoveries that could reshape our understanding of the universe.
