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NRG Consulting Group · 1 day ago

PowerSwitch Action: Development Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$91K/yr - $114K/yr

NRG Consulting Group is seeking a Development Director for PowerSwitch Action, a national network focused on building multi-racial feminist democracies. The Development Director will guide development strategy, oversee execution of fundraising plans, and manage relationships with funding partners to ensure financial sustainability for the organization's mission.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Serve as a key ally and strategic partner to the Executive Director and build a culture of philanthropy with staff and the Board of Directors

Create annual development goals and plans that align with our mission, manage the execution of the plan, and ensure goals are met

Diversify the revenue stream by:

Creating the vision, strategy and plan for a robust individual donor program

Strategizing how to grow online giving and streamline donor acknowledgment

Identifying potential new major institutional donors

Create and manage clear success metrics, holding yourself and others accountable for achieving those goals, and develop periodic reports on progress

Manage and oversee the relationship with an external grant writing firm which is responsible for prospecting, grant writing, reporting and submission of proposals

Develop and steward relationships with funding partners, in collaboration with the Executive Director and program staff

Engage with Board members on fundraising initiatives and present fundraising reports at regular Board meetings

Strategize with the Executive Director, Leadership Team and program staff to identify, qualify and prioritize prospects and funders and facilitate relationship development through regular communications and a calendar of touch-points

Stay abreast of campaigns, program initiatives and affiliate successes

Collaborate with the Communications team to craft compelling periodic appeals and communications with potential donors

Oversee the management of the awards and reporting process for PowerSwitch Action’s subgrants to affiliates

With the Executive Director, monitor fundraising opportunities for affiliates (not responsible for direct fundraising for affiliates)

Assess fundraising systems requirements and evaluate existing fundraising database to either maximize system capabilities or lead the effort to evaluate other options to support a best-in-class back-end infrastructure

Establish policies, systems, and procedures related to fundraising and supervise the appropriate use of them, including training staff

Oversee the development of a fundraising “calendar” of activities, including project/task management and follow up with staff on their to-dos

Maintain funder, donor, foundation, and grants records in the fundraising database

Develop protocols and templates for creating periodic fundraising reports

Qualification

Fundraising strategyGrant writing managementDonor relationship managementRevenue diversificationFundraising systemsMission alignmentCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Proven Fundraiser: You have a demonstrated track record of meeting ambitious fundraising goals

Ability to develop and execute a multi-pronged fundraising plan

Experience and familiarity with individual donor and foundation fundraising strategies, tactics, and donor management systems/platforms

Commitment to professional ethics in working with confidential, sensitive information

Vision, ownership, and a drive to achieve results: You develop your vision and plan and take it upon yourself to figure out how to get it done

Ability to anticipate problems, brainstorm solutions, drive work forward, and course-correct where needed

Ability to communicate expectations and changes in a timely manner

Relationship and Trust Builder: You build authentic relationships with others based on aligned values, mutual trust and respect

Ability to elicit feedback from stakeholders in a variety of departments, make decisions, and move ideas and projects forward

Systems builder with attention to detail and follow through: You have a love for building out systems that ensure high quality and efficient use of work

Ability to identify and implement creative solutions, even when things are hectic

High bar for your work and do what it takes to ensure grant parameters and deadlines are met

Mission alignment: Committed to the vision outlined in our long term agenda, including building a path to collective liberation and towards a multiracial, feminist democracy

Benefits

401(k) with 5% employer contribution.

100% of health, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their family members (spouse/domestic partner and children).

Life insurance for employees.

Flexible Spending Account: Employees may contribute up to $5,000 a year for childcare expenses and up to $2,500 a year for medical expenses (no employer contribution).

12 days of vacation increasing with tenure up to 20 days.

12 days of sick leave per year

6 week sabbatical for full time employees after five years of employment