Manager of coalition building

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osition Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Flexible (remote);
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future. Must be based in Mountain, Central, or Eastern US time zones.
Salary Range:$73,000 –$82,150

Closing Date:Oct. 9, 2026

Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until we have a sufficient pool of diverse candidates who meet the job requirements, at which point we may pause the review of new applications before the stated deadline. Please understand you may not be contacted for several weeks after you apply.

Ideal

Start Date:

2-4 weeks after offer

CDP began in 2010 with the goal of pioneering the practice of strategic disaster philanthropy. Since then, it has grown in its ambition, envisioning a world where the impact of disasters is minimized through thoughtful, equitable and responsive recovery for all. CDP has a $40 million budget and a team of more than 40 staff members working remotely across the U.S.

CDP is a trusted partner, expert, and authoritative resource, helping hundreds of individuals, foundations, and corporations boost the impact of philanthropic giving in response to disasters and humanitarian crises by supporting equitable recovery and addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities worldwide.

In 2025, CDP awarded approximately $33 million through 158 grants to grantee partners worldwide,demonstratedthought leadership through webinars, blog posts, featured speaking engagements and other events, and served 14+ philanthropic partners through consulting efforts.

• In 2020, CDP was a featured nonprofit for the
  14
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  Annual CNN Heroes:
  An All-Star Tribute
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• CDP has earned Charity Navigator’s Four-Star Charity rating and Candid’s Platinum Transparency seal
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As an organization grounded in racial and intersectional equity, our team members are deeply committed to strengthening communities that are most vulnerable to disasters due to systemic inequities. We are guided by our values of integrity, boldness and innovation, humility, and empathy in all we do in pursuit of our mission.

Bottom line:
We aspire to walk the talk of anti-racism and to treat each other and our partners in ways that inspire trust, creativity, learning and care.

Be a part of our fast-growing team that offers countless ways to help communities thrive. Join us!

The manager of coalition building manages day-to-day implementation and coordination of key initiatives within CDP’s growing coalition building portfolio. Working in partnership with the director of coalition building, the manager independently manages defined coalition work streams, stakeholder relationships, project plans, convenings and operational processes for CDP-led philanthropic coalitions, including the Strengthening Local Humanitarian Leadership Collaborative, Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan, a domestic coalition and other emerging initiatives.

The manager is accountable for keeping assigned coalition initiatives organized appropriately and progressing toward established goals and milestones. This role collaborates closely across CDP teams, supports funder engagement and convenings, and contributes to the development of systems, processes and tools that reinforce coalition efficacy and long‑term sustainability.

The successful candidate will display the following traits:

• The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, excellent communicator and skilled project manager who thrives in a collaborative environment and is energized by building relationships and supporting collective action.
• You must be relationship‑oriented, creative and enjoy working with a growing organization driven by mission, values and results.
• You think strategically to…