Director of Development
Posting Date: April 19, 2012
Closing Date: until filled
The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future (IAF) seek a Director of Development. This position will plan, manage and implement fundraising strategy, calendar and work plan for these two sister organizations. The right candidate will lead a team working to raise an annual combined budget of $4 million (and growing) for both organizations’ national operations. The Development Director will play a key role in the leadership of the organizations and will report to the organizations’ co-directors and board. We are looking for an energetic and entrepreneurial candidate who wants to change the world. This position is located in our Washington, DC office.
Closing Date:
1 June 2012Position Responsibilities:
• Overall strategy for fundraising, including annual work plan and financial projections; conceptualizing of proposals, program summaries and marketing products to communicate with supporters
• Management of development department, including day-to-day operation of systems; supervision of development staff including a top notch development coordinator and intern; and compliance with all reporting requirements to donors and relevant agencies.
• Active participation in organizational leadership, including close interaction with co-directors; regular reporting of development status with financial team; engagement of Board and advisors in donor research and solicitation; and providing advice about program presentation.
• Creative expansion of supporter universe, including collaboration with program and communications staff to explore, propose and test new ideas for online and social media fundraising.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 5-10 years demonstrated fundraising experience
• History with organizations devoted to economic and social change
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of progressive donor community (individuals and foundation) and progressive issues
• Proven success in securing high dollar foundation and individual donor support
• Demonstrated skill in managing staff and systems
• Excellent persuasive writing skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven entrepreneurial abilities, creativity and initiative
• Motivation and a collegial, supportive personality
• Good humor and ability to work in a team environment
• Commitment to organization’s mission
• Willingness to travel regularly
• Understanding of 501c3 and 501c4 nonprofit legal issues/structures.
• Experience coaching and training organization executives on best fundraising practices and through fundraising pitches
Compensation / Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation, health insurance, healthcare/childcare flexible spending account, public transportation assistance and retirement plan. IAF/CAF offers a comfortable, creative work environment that welcomes diversity.
To Apply:
Your complete application includes a cover letter that indicates how you learned of the job opening, a resume with dates of employment, and salary history. Please mail, email or fax your application to:
Campaign for America’s Future
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
Fax: 202-955-5606
Email: jobs@ourfuture.org
Note: Due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to acknowledge the receipt and status of applications. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
