Manager, Development

The U.S.

Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world.

We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.

Specifically, our team members—

• Explore frontier issues, test new ideas, and suggest novel approaches to address big-picture challenges that will impact the future.
• Work with businesses to provide practical solutions for wider adoption, participation, and engagement.
• Convene and coordinate with businesses and public leaders to take immediate action in moments of unanticipated crisis.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards.

We are committed to our employees, and as part of our team we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities.

We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

The Manager of Development will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by managing fundraising initiatives, cultivating donor relationships, and executing development strategies. The successful candidate will secure philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to fund qualified initiatives and services that align with the Foundation’s mission as well as key programs, including Hiring Our Heroes, the Civic Trust (including the National Civics Bee) and Workforce (including AI and the Future of Work). The candidate will collaborate with Foundation leadership, development team members, program leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of revenue-generating activities and donor engagement.

This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.