Vice President - Development

October 10

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Description

• Work directly with the CEO to develop, implement and execute on all fundraising strategies. • Recruit, hire, onboard, manage and coach the Development staff team. • Collaborate with the C-Suite to set annual fundraising goals. • Introduce new and innovative strategies to increase fundraising opportunities. • Work alongside Democracy Works’ internal teams and partners to refine and segment fundraising strategies. • Be accountable for cultivating relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors. • Collect and create ongoing metrics and stories from all teams to better engage donors. • Work with the Marketing and Communications team to create regular donor engagement. • Lead all donor engagement communication programs. • Manage grant and report writing process.

Requirements

• 5+ years managing a team • Meeting or exceeding measurable fundraising goals in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment • Creating a new pipeline of high wealth capacity donors and expanding your portfolio • Holding staff accountable by setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback • Managing independent work that requires self-direction and close attention to detail • Soliciting gifts from individuals and foundations from $10K up to and exceeding $1 million • 2+ years managing a portfolio of prospects and funders with the philanthropic capacity to give at the six- and seven-figure level • Working directly with donors, prospects, senior leaders and board members • Comprehensive understanding of the donors in the areas of: civic engagement, democracy, and social impact.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision option for you and your dependents • 12 floating holidays and 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year • 12 weeks of paid parental leave • $1,000 per year towards professional development activities • 403(b) retirement plan • stipends for equipment • internet reimbursement • annual Calm or Headspace subscription reimbursements.