Manager, Business Development Operations

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Remote BD Operations Manager deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365 and fundraising workflows. Supporting Living Goods’ government-led community health systems across Africa through reporting, data, and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead deployment of the optimized CRM with the internal tech team
  • Own user acceptance testing, data migration and validation, training, go-live, and post-launch support
  • Serve as business owner of the CRM after launch
  • Oversee donor, funder, and partner data, including tracking, segmentation, reporting, and data governance
  • Drive CRM adoption through training, user guides, change management, and usage monitoring
  • Lead deployment and configuration of project management software for proposal development, grant reporting, and deadline tracking
  • Produce fundraising dashboards, Board reports, and portfolio reviews
  • Track KPIs and analyze revenue trends for leadership
  • Design and refine prospecting, proposal, reporting, and cross-functional workflows
  • Track proposals, reports, supplementary materials, and deadlines
  • Project manage the Business Development enablement function
  • Bridge Business Development and Finance on gift reconciliation
  • Support fundraising relationship managers with operational needs
  • Manage and develop the Associate, Business Development Operations
  • Work closely with Finance, Programs, and Digital Transformation teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required, in business, information systems, nonprofit management, or related field
  • 5–7 years of experience in development, fundraising, or business development operations
  • At least 2–3 years owning or administering a CRM
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
  • Demonstrated experience deploying a CRM, including testing, training, and driving user adoption
  • Experience configuring and rolling out project management or workflow tools for a team
  • Experience with Asana preferred
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools in a work setting to transform processes, such as reporting, research, or data cleanup
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, including experience building dashboards and reports
  • Experience designing and improving workflows and cross-functional processes
  • Working knowledge of gift and grant accounting, such as reconciliation and restricted versus unrestricted funds
  • Experience with multi-entity fundraising preferred
  • Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
  • Collaborative spirit, demonstrated by active listening, clear communication, being a team player, and earning trust across departments, with executive team members, country teams, and peers
  • Line management or coaching experience preferred
  • Ability to work remotely, preferably from the UK

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
  • Opportunity to make lives better for those in need