EMPLOYER:
Common Cause Education Fund
805 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
www.commoncause.org
DEPARTMENT: State Operations
POSITION AVAILABLE: Director of Development and Strategic Growth – Position located in Chicago, IL
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead fundraising and innovation activities
RESPONSIBILITIES: Expand annual giving program by identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors; Increase our membership base of small donors through coordinating membership activities such as action alerts, membership drives, and membership events; Plan, organizing and implementing CCIL's annual "Champions of Democracy" celebration in cooperation with committee members and volunteers; Develop a vision and lead components of various innovation initiatives that strategically grows our organization to build a democracy that works for everyone; Process donations and preparing gift acknowledgements in a timely manner; Maintain a database(s) for grants, donors, and members and process donations; Lead foundation research, cultivation as well as assist in the writing and submission of grant proposals; Participate in policy and organizing activities, when appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred; Years of experience in fundraising will be considered in lieu of education; Experience as a fundraiser for political campaigns or nonprofit organizations or both; Background in small donor outreach, managing major donors, organizing large fundraising events, and experience working with foundations; Experience developing innovative strategies or start-up projects; Commitment to political reform and social and economic justice; Strong empathy, ability, comfortableness, and desire to work in diverse settings; Ability to multi-task and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
Willingness to work flexible hours—including occasional weeknights and weekends; Commitment to working as part of a team and take initiative; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and current social media platforms required; Strong background with Luminate (or mastery of a similar web-based CRM platform) is a plus.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter, writing sample and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include Director of Development - Illinois in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.
ABOUT COMMON CAUSE:
Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring core values of American Democracy, reinventing an open, honest, and accountable government that works for the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard.
Founded 45 years ago, Common Cause has 700,000 members and supporters, and chapters in 35 states around the country. At the national and state level, Common Cause is actively engaged in defending and advancing the core values of our democracy, which include politics not dominated by money, full access to voting and fair elections, economic opportunity for all, an ethical and accountable government, and an open and democratic media. More information can be found at: www.commoncause.org.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.
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