Factor E · 1 day ago
Development Director
Fort Collins, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expFactor E is an impact investment platform focused on addressing climate and development challenges. They are seeking a Development Director to build and implement their first individual giving program, focusing on securing donor relationships and meeting fundraising targets.
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Hiring Manager
Hillary Mizia
Responsibilities
Prospect, cultivate and secure new donor relationships with high-net-worth individuals and family foundations, soliciting gifts ranging from the low six to seven-figures
Receive and respond to viable inbound inquiries from potential partners
Prepare gift solicitation (individual and family foundation proposals, customized pitch decks and ask letters) and stewardship documents (grant and annual reports, donor communications, etc.)
Compile briefing memos, partnership updates, reporting metrics and communications for the Factor E Management Team and Board, as needed
Meet annual, personal fundraising targets set by the leadership team, with a collective fundraising goal of $20 million over the next four years
Effectively and professionally represent Factor E at events, conferences, and meetings
Create compelling donor communications by collaborating with Factor E subject-matter experts to identify, craft, and share inspiring success stories and impact updates
Qualification
Required
10+ years of direct and progressive experience working in fundraising
Demonstrable track record in fundraising with qualitative and quantitative examples of success
Minimum bachelor's degree in relevant field
Skilled at fostering strong, collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholders, from the global Factor E team and Board of Directors to portfolio company executives and external partners
Comfortable switching between working autonomously and in groups, depending on the task
Highly proactive and self-directed, comfortable building from the ground up, thriving in ambiguity, and focused on delivering results
Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and completeness in communications
Humble and committed to a continuous learning mindset, actively seeking and incorporating feedback to improve fundraising practice and deepen understanding of Factor E's work
Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to read and respond to donor and stakeholder needs effectively
Experience working in a multi-cultural team and international settings
Eagerness to spend time in the field in Sub-Saharan Africa to build an understanding of how a technology or business can impact customers and end-users
Willingness to travel locally and nationally (US; up to 2-3 times per month), and occasionally internationally
Ability to work outside of typical business hours to accommodate multiple time zones of Factor E's team and partners
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks efficiently, without sacrificing work quality
Strong written and verbal English and strong presentation skills
Experience writing donor presentations and proposals, annual reports, grant applications, and other written fundraising materials
Preferred
Experience in ag, energy, mobility or fintech sectors
Benefits
Full-Time with benefits
A generous benefits package
Company
Factor E
Factor E is an investment firm that provides capital and hands-on support to early-stage technology companies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jamie Doyen
Group CFO
Morgan DeFoort
Managing Partner
Recent News
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