Director of Development

NPP Employment Opportunities

Job Description

The Director of Development coordinates all development activities including strategy, implementation, results measurement, and evaluation. Major responsibilities include the formulation and execution of fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation strategies, foundation relations, proposal writing, and research.  This position also interfaces closely with research staff to communicate organizational messages and align funding opportunities with programmatic priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive organizational fundraising plan to meet annual and long-term revenue goals
  2. Provide assistance, including research and leadership for major donor cultivation strategies, such as planned giving; and exploration of alternative sources of revenue, including earned income
  3. In collaboration with Executive Director, identify, cultivate, and steward institutional foundations;  ensure timeliness of proposal deadlines, reporting, and deliverables
  4. Manage proposal writing process, including collaborating with staff to represent organizational goals, objectives, and outcomes
  5. Develop and supervise strategies for growing and sustaining a national donor base and implementing high-quality donor communication, stewardship practices, and donor/wealth analyses
  6. Develop and maintain programs of donor acknowledgement, appreciation, and recognition
  7. Work with, train, and coach select staff and board members to track effectively prospects and solicitors
  8. Work with Executive Director to manage Board Development Committee;  develop budget and cash flow projections; report on revenue activity to Executive Director and Board Development Committee
  9. Oversee all donor record keeping, including processing gifts and acknowledgements,  maintaining profiles on Guide Star and like search engines
  10. Manage all individual fundraising programs including direct mail, e-solicitations, online giving, special events, and social media donor campaigns; and donor record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Three to five years professional fundraising experience including knowledge of individual donor cultivation strategies, proposal writing, constituent relationship management systems, revenue budgeting and tracking, and donor stewardship
  2. Sophisticated understanding of and ability to negotiate the private foundation world, with proven success in foundation fundraising
  3. Expertise integrating social media outreach strategies with fundraising campaigns
  4. Experience developing and implementing special events , both local and remote
  5. Outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
  6. Strong analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail, including aptitude with financial analysis, budgeting, and data management
  7. Goal-oriented and willing to hold self and others accountable
  8. Demonstrated team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity to inspire and motivate others
  9. Positive, can-do attitude and enthusiastic commitment to an informed and engaged democracy

The office is located in Northampton, MA.  The preference is for working from our office, but the right candidate, who works well independently and who can build a strong team and maintain excellent communication, could potentially work from a remote location.  

The position requires typical contemporary office abilities and some travel across the U.S. for fundraising activities and board meetings. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience. NPP offers a generous benefits plan.

APPLICATION

To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobs@nationalpriorities.org. No phone calls, please. The position is open until filled; however, the initial application review will begin April 18 and NPP seeks to hire an individual as soon after that date as possible.

The National Priorities Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants who are diverse by race, color, gender, religion, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, familial responsibilities, marital status, veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, matriculation, or any characteristic that is protected under MA or federal law.