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💰 $25k Grant on 2021-12

Description

• Provide Strategic Leadership - 40% • Lead all of USDR’s contributed and philanthropic revenue generation efforts, with a focus on institutions, foundations and major donors. • Partner with CEO and Executive Team to set annual and multi-year fundraising targets aligned with USDR’s long-term goals and mission. • Develop and implement a coordinated, year-round fundraising strategic plan and timetable, and monitor ongoing results vs. targets. • Provide strategic guidance on funding opportunities to inform resource allocation and program development. • Represent fundraising to USDR’s leadership team and organization, sharing best practices with the ethos that “fundraising is a team sport”. • Plan and Execute Revenue Generation Efforts - 40% • Drive revenue goals in collaboration with the Executive Team, program leadership, finance, and marketing. • Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-faceted development effort encompassing prospecting, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship. • Partner with program leaders to develop and align earned revenue strategies with the overall development effort, ensuring a coordinated organizational approach to sustainability. • Strengthen relationships with existing funders and oversee comprehensive donor communications strategy. • Create high-quality, donor-specific pitches, grant applications, and proposals that effectively communicate USDR's value proposition for different funder segments. • Establish and implement best practices for funder cultivation and stewardship across donor segments. • Lead Project Management - 20% • Lead project management across development efforts, facilitating internal fundraising meetings and cross-functional collaboration. • Oversee CRM and grant tracking/reporting efforts, ensuring accurate donor information, timely reporting, and proactive pipeline management. • Partner with the marketing team and program leadership to generate compelling content that showcases USDR's impact. • Coordinate quarterly reports and personalized correspondence with individual and foundation donors.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in securing $10-20M+ annually in institutional funding. • 5+ years of experience leading and managing high-performing development teams. • Demonstrated track record of meeting ambitious revenue goals and building sustainable donor relationships. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with ability to craft compelling donor narratives. • Strong process orientation and exceptional project management capabilities. • Strategic thinker with ability to align fundraising initiatives with organizational mission. • Experience working collaboratively with executive leadership and boards. • Proven success in building and maintaining cross-functional relationships. • Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments. • Deep commitment to USDR's mission and vision.

Benefits

• Full health, dental and vision benefits (USDR pays 100% of the cost for our employees and 80% of the cost for their dependents). • 401K with a matching contribution of up to 3 percent of your pay with $1 for each dollar you contribute and for more than 3 percent and up to 5 percent of your pay with $0.50 for each dollar you contribute. • An equipment reimbursement for the purchase of a computer and peripheral devices of up to $2,000 along with a Work from Home allowance of $100 each month to support employees as they navigate working from home. • A discretionary budget of $500 per year per employee for learning and development along with an organization-wide L&D budget to support individuals and teams with work-related learning and development expenses. • A supportive community where everyone can thrive and find a balance between working hard to make a difference and taking care of themselves.