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U.S. Digital Response · 4 hours ago

Development Director (Fundraising)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

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Ruth Ashurst Weitzel

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Responsibilities

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”

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 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

Qualification

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FundraisingDonor relationship managementProject managementStrategic planningRevenue generationProposal writingDonor stewardshipCross-functional collaboration

Required

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. This means that we are committed to a fully remote work environment (for US-based employees) along with flexible schedules and time off policies that work with your life.