Fair Budget Coalition · 12 hours ago
Deputy Director of Development & Partnerships
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
4+ years expFair Budget Coalition is hiring their first Deputy Director of Development & Partnerships to lead the strategy for fundraising efforts within DC’s budget justice movement. This role involves grant writing, building relationships with funders, and developing donor engagement strategies to support the coalition's mission of racial and economic justice.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead grant writing and reporting, developing clear proposals and funder reports that reflect FBC’s impact and values
Manage the grant calendar to ensure deadlines are met with accuracy, clarity, and compelling narratives
Share stories of impact that reflect the leadership of DC’s communities most affected by budget injustice
Research and identify prospective funders aligned with budget justice and racial equity
Build and nurture long-term relationships with foundations, and philanthropic partners
Serve as a trusted point of contact for funders fostering trust through consistent, transparent communication
Partner with the ED to plan funder briefings, one-on-ones, and community-centered events that bring funders closer to the work
Develop and implement a strategy to grow an individual donor base, including small and major donors
Develop and carry out donor engagement strategies that frame donors as partners in the movement, not just sources of revenue
Lead donor-facing efforts such as the annual fundraising gala, year-end campaign, and appreciation activities (events, recognition campaigns, and special updates) in collaboration with staff
Create acknowledgment practices that honor relationships, reflect our values, and build long-term trust
Work with the ED and Board to align fundraising strategy with FBC’s long-term goals for justice and sustainability
Support organizational budgeting and financial planning as part of growing our collective capacity, contributing to team and departmental meetings to build alignment and shared learning
Strengthen fundraising systems and infrastructure (including CRM and donor tracking) so they are transparent, accessible, and movement-aligned
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies, adjusting to ensure resources stay aligned with community priorities and movement goals
Contribute to a collaborative, people-centered culture where fundraising is understood as part of building collective power
Contribute to a collaborative culture by attending weekly staff meetings, team check-ins, monthly social climate learning spaces, annual staff retreats, and helping to build agendas and facilitate conversations
Showing up in community spaces, such as town-halls, Coalition gatherings and offering public testimonies during budget season as part of our shared commitment to budget justice
Qualification
Required
Grounded in DC or other local community organizing, the ideal candidate will bring both fundraising skill and deep alignment with FBC's values
Writing: Deep expertise in crafting clear, compelling, values-aligned narratives that move funders and partners to action
Fundraising experience: Demonstrated skill in grant writing, reporting, and donor engagement, with the ability to connect fundraising strategy to organizational budgets and sustainability, including: 4-6 years foundation-based fundraising experience, including relationships with national and/or regional funders
3-5 years individual donor fundraising experience
Movement alignment: Direct experience in social justice or liberatory movement spaces, or a clear commitment to organizing as a theory of change and resourcing movements for justice
Communication and facilitation: Strong written and verbal skills, with experience engaging funders and presenting complex ideas in accessible ways
Collaborative leadership: Ability to build trust, share credit, and navigate conflict in ways that sustain relationships
Systems and organization: Familiarity with fundraising tools (such as CRMs), along with strong project and time management skills
Values alignment: A deep commitment to racial and economic justice, with humility, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
Strategy & Complexity Thinking: Experience building and executing development & partnership strategies. Someone who can grasp the subtleties and nuances of complex issues and identify patterns in challenges. Someone who can lead insightful, pragmatic, equitable, and sustainable ways to tackle common challenges and produce positive change
Preferred
A degree or certification relevant to the role
DC-based or DC-born with connections to DC funders
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care
Three weeks of paid time off (PTO), plus paid holidays and a two-week closure (one week in the Winter and another in the Summer)
Paid solidarity organizing days and gas reimbursement for community organizing
Professional development support and staff wellness days
Company
Fair Budget Coalition
A fair budget is one that is restorative and prioritizes racial justice.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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