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US Water Alliance · 1 day ago

Development Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$121K/yr - $164K/yr

10+ years exp

The US Water Alliance is a member-supported national nonprofit focused on addressing pressing water challenges. They are seeking a Development Director to enhance fundraising efforts, build donor relationships, and ensure financial sustainability for the organization.

CharityNon ProfitWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive major gifts fundraising strategy targeting multi-year commitments from major donors and philanthropic foundations

Build, manage, and advance a robust pipeline of qualified prospective donors

Partner with the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and senior leadership to set and achieve annual major gifts revenue targets aligned to organizational goals

Contribute to long-term financial sustainability by supporting efforts to identify and leverage new funding opportunities and grow unrestricted philanthropic revenue

Design and lead high-level cultivation and solicitation activities, including strategic events, personalized briefings, and donor meetings

Create customized engagement plans and stewardship strategies to deepen donor connections and inspire increased support

Implement recognition programs to foster loyalty among major donors

Develop and pilot a small-dollar individual donor program

Engage program leaders, board members, and senior staff in corporate sponsorship, major donor strategies, and membership growth

Develop compelling, tailored proposals in collaboration with team members

Cultivate relationships with family foundations and philanthropic advisors within core focus areas

Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities in Salesforce, ensuring transparency and adherence to nonprofit best practices

Oversee the preparation of fundraising reports, financial forecasts, and key performance indicators, using data-driven insights to optimize fundraising strategies

Represent the Alliance through in-person meetings, phone calls, conference attendance, and presentations at national meetings

Collaborate with communications staff to ensure high-quality donor-facing materials and proposals

Ensure coordination of and contribute to strong proposal and report writing

Qualification

Fundraising strategyMajor donor managementSalesforce proficiencyBudget managementData-driven insightsInterpersonal skillsProject managementCommunication skillsCreative thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

10+ years of progressive development experience overseeing comprehensive fundraising strategies, with a focus on securing six- and seven-figure gifts and developing and executing multi-year fundraising plans aligned with organizational growth and sustainability

Successfully managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects nationwide

Building lasting donor relationships through personalized engagement and stewardship

Managing budgets and revenue tracking as it relates to fundraising goals

Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, fostering collaboration and partnership development

Demonstrated ability to set and achieve ambitious revenue targets in mission-driven organizations

Exceptional storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex work into clear, engaging, and accessible content, and persuasively communicate the Alliance's mission, impact, and funding priorities to various audiences

Understanding of 501(c)(3) fundraising ethics, legal regulations, and best practices, ensuring all fundraising activities adhere to industry standards and donor stewardship principles

Proficient in Salesforce or equivalent CRM and data-driven fundraising systems

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong project management skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and oversee multiple fundraising initiatives simultaneously

Ability to develop and implement communications plans aligned with organizational goals and vision, utilizing data and analytics to drive strategy and optimize impact

Demonstrated capacity for critical, independent, and creative thinking

Well-organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working collaboratively and efficiently to create new systems, lead implementation, and support colleagues to meet expectations successfully

Passion for the mission of the US Water Alliance

Dedicated to team success

A self-starter, a problem solver, and detail-oriented

Flexibility and openness to changing conditions

Entrepreneurial, strategic, and visionary leader