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Development and Grants Manager

NextUp is seeking a mission-driven, highly organized Development and Grants Manager to support fundraising, donor stewardship, grants coordination, and development operations for a youth-serving nonprofit organization.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, relationship-centered, and committed to using strong systems, clear communication, and reliable follow-through to help advance meaningful work with young people, families, and the community.

The Development and Grants Manager will work closely with the Vice President of Development to support annual fund efforts, donor engagement, grant tracking and reporting, donor data management, and cross-departmental collaboration. While this position does not supervise staff, it plays an important public-facing role and works closely with donors, funders, volunteers, board members, and internal team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate annual fund activities, donor appeals, stewardship communications, and donor engagement efforts.
Manage donor acknowledgments, gift processing, donor records, and CRM data integrity.
Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, funder deliverables, and related documentation.
Support donor and funder communications through clear, accurate, and mission-aligned writing.
Prepare reports, briefing materials, donor updates, and development calendar items.
Collaborate with development, finance, programs, communications, and data staff to support accurate reporting and compelling impact communication.
Assist with donor events, recognition activities, board committee support, and public-facing development efforts.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
At least 3 years of progressive nonprofit experience in development operations, donor data management, grants coordination, or a related fundraising role.
Experience with donor CRM systems such as Salesforce, Bloomerang, Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect, or Little Green Light.
Experience supporting annual fund campaigns, donor stewardship, constituent communications, and grant reporting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear donor-facing materials.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with strong attention to deadlines, detail, and follow-through.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Ability to manage confidential donor, funder, and organizational information with discretion and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with community-based fundraising, grassroots development, or public-facing nonprofit engagement.
Experience conducting donor prospect research.
Familiarity with project management tools, email marketing platforms, or data reporting tools such as Monday.com, Tableau, or Looker Studio.

Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Benefits: This full-time position includes a competitive benefits package and eligibility for the organization’s 403(b) retirement plan.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to hr@nextuprva.org

Middle School Alliance Site Coordinator

NextUp is hiring a Middle School Alliance Site Coordinator to support high-quality out-of-school time programming at Richmond middle school sites.

This role is a great fit for someone who is organized, relationship-centered, youth-focused, and confident managing day-to-day program operations in a school-based environment. The Site Coordinator will serve as the primary on-site lead for Middle School Alliance programming, helping ensure that students, families, schools, and providers have the coordination and support needed for programming to run smoothly.

The Site Coordinator will work closely with school leaders, program providers, families, youth development partners, and the NextUp team to support safe, engaging, and high-quality OST experiences for middle school youth.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate daily site operations for Middle School Alliance programming.
Support student recruitment, enrollment, family communication, and youth engagement.
Coordinate program logistics, including schedules, room assignments, meals, transportation, transitions, and dismissal.
Serve as a key point of contact for school staff, providers, families, transportation, security, and NextUp leadership.
Support accurate attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting.
Help monitor program quality and support continuous improvement efforts.
Build strong relationships with youth, families, school communities, and program partners.
Support safety, supervision, and communication during OST programming.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of an associate degree in education, youth development, social work, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
Experience in youth development, education, afterschool programming, school-based programming, or community-based work.
Knowledge of positive youth development principles and practices, with a commitment to creating supportive and engaging environments for young people.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
The ability to manage logistics, solve problems, and keep programming moving in a fast-paced environment.
A relationship-centered approach with youth, families, schools, and partners.
Attention to detail and comfort with attendance tracking, data systems, and reporting.
A commitment to safe, inclusive, and youth-centered programming.

Salary: $50,000-$55,000

Benefits: This full-time position includes a competitive benefits package and eligibility for the organization’s 403(b) retirement plan.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to aelsayed@nextuprva.org

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About NextUp

NextUp is a nonprofit out-of-school time (OST) intermediary that provides system-level support and coordination for OST programs, services, and resources in Richmond. Our work through data management, capacity building, professional development, and advocacy envisions a Greater Richmond Region where all youth have access to high-quality expanded learning opportunities in both school and community settings. Through a collective impact approach, NextUp builds power across sectors by convening and collaborating with youth, families, OST partners, businesses, and government agencies and organizations. Our partners include youth development agencies in Richmond and a network of over 150 youth program providers. 

NextUp is a hybrid work environment. We work from home Mondays and Fridays and are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Why Join NextUp? 

Be a part of a mission-driven organization impacting thousands of youth. 
Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment. 
Opportunities for professional growth and development. 
Bring fresh ideas to tackle challenges and shape impactful programs.  
Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values teamwork. 
Full-time positions qualify for a competitive benefits package and eligibility for the organization’s 403(b) retirement plan.