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Good Scout Group · 4 weeks ago

Chief Development and Marketing Officer - Braver Angels

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Good Scout Group is representing Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the partisan divide in the United States. They are seeking a Chief Development and Marketing Officer who will lead the organization’s advancement strategy, focusing on fundraising and marketing communications to drive revenue growth and enhance national visibility.

Business DevelopmentConsultingSocial Impact

Responsibilities

Design and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy to develop and grow revenue across major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, event sponsorships, grassroots giving, planned giving and digital campaigns

Focus on securing transformational gifts, partnerships, and investments that position Braver Angels for long-term growth

Build the systems, processes, and team capacity needed to sustain fundraising at scale

Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors and institutional funders

Equip and support the CEO and Board with strategies, messaging, and tools for donor engagement, ensuring leadership is fully prepared for cultivation conversations and to engage their networks in fundraising

Strengthen systems for donor engagement, stewardship, and prospect research

Establish annual fundraising goals and benchmarks; track progress using data-driven systems

Provide strategic leadership for Braver Angels’ brand and narrative positioning, ensuring consistency and resonance across key audiences, including members, volunteers, and partners

Drive the expansion of Braver Angels’ reach and engagement across digital platforms, media, and grassroots channels, building the visibility and supporter base necessary for impact at scale

Partner with the CEO and lead staff in aligning Braver Angels’ brand and messaging with organizational priorities, translating shared vision into effective communications strategies

Build and execute a strategic communications plan to elevate Braver Angels’ national visibility

Oversee brand strategy, digital presence, public relations, and media engagement

Develop audience segmentation and tailored communication strategies to better engage Braver Angels’ diverse constituencies across all channels

Ensure consistent and compelling storytelling across platforms, campaigns, and programs

Collaborate with Braver Media and grassroots teams to amplify authentic voices and stories

Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, working cross-functionally to align development and communications with program goals

Manage and mentor a growing team of development and marketing staff and contractors

Ensure fundraising and communications efforts are aligned, mutually reinforcing, and data-driven

Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability while respecting Braver Angels’ grassroots-driven ethos

Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives

Qualification

Fundraising strategyMarketing communicationsTeam leadershipBrand managementDigital engagementStrategic thinkingAdaptable leadershipPolitical diversity experienceInterpersonal skillsMentoring experience

Required

Deep commitment to the mission of bridging political divides

10+ years of leadership in fundraising, development, or advancement, with demonstrated success in major gifts, campaigns, and multi-channel fundraising

Proven track record in marketing, brand management, and communications

Strong strategic thinking and execution skills; ability to set vision while delivering measurable results

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to inspire donors, partners, media, and grassroots leaders

Experience building teams, systems, and infrastructure for sustainable growth

Comfort working in a volunteer-driven, decentralized, or movement-based organization

Experience mentoring senior staff or directors

Strategic, entrepreneurial, and adaptable leadership style