DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FULL TIME • STARTS ASAP • COMPETITIVE PAY • EXCELLENT BENEFITS • WORK FROM ANYWHERE IN THE US
MoveOn is seeking a senior-level Development Director to explore new fundraising opportunities from members and allies. This a new position that will spearhead the research, planning and execution of programs to cultivate middle donors, major donors, foundations and bequests. The right person for this role will be a creative leader and development professional with an entrepreneurial streak and a commitment to progressive values. MoveOn does not accept funding from corporations or from government entities, and prioritizes support from members. The Development Director will be a key leader within the organization, and will help drive the expansion MoveOn's funding base and network of supporters.
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute an annual fundraising plan for middle donors, major donors, foundations and bequests
- Conduct research, prospecting, and application to multiple donor sources
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors and prospects
- Secure financial support from individuals and foundations
- Create a MoveOn development team comprised of key vendors and staff
- Manage the implementation of a development tracking database and oversee data entry and gift processing
- Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
- Develop and manage a major donor stewardship plan
- Oversee organization of special events as needed
- Develop proposals and track reports for all foundation and individual fundraising
Required skills and experience:
- Proven success in development for political campaigns, large nonprofits or membership organizations
- Demonstrated ability to lead ambitious and innovative fundraising campaigns that generate significant donations from individuals and foundations
- Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising
- Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects, including working collaboratively with others to reach common goals, and reporting on progress to senior managers/board of directors
- Able to navigate complex donor environments with judgment, sound strategic thinking, and tactical skill
- Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiences
- Self-directed, motivated, and able to execute independently at a high level
- Deep experience working with diverse constituencies, and commitment to expanding the diversity of MoveOn's base of members and supporters
- Ability to be effective in an organization whose staff work remotely
- We seek candidates whose strong integrity, humility, and discretion will match our culture
Location: Position can be based anywhere in the US. May require some travel.
Deadline: Application deadline is June 22, 2015. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Salary and benefits: Competitive salary including benefits such as 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for all staff and their children, 4 weeks vacation time accrued per year, paid sick time, and reimbursement of personal office expenses.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
To Apply: Click here to submit your application, resume, and a cover letter. In the cover letter, which should be concise, please share specific examples of how you have built fundraising programs for large organizations.
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