Senior Director of Development (Remote)
- Employer
- Chiefs for Change
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Jun 19, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Prospect Research, Programs, Grant Administration
- Fields
- Education, For-Profit Companies
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Role: Senior Director of Development
Reports to: CEO
Location: This position may telecommute from anywhere in the United States
About Us
Chiefs for Change is a nonprofit, bipartisan network of diverse
state and district education chiefs. With more than three dozen
members, our work is focused on advocacy, leadership development,
and member supports.
We are positioned to rapidly spread bold policies and practices, as we have:
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National reach: Our members lead
education systems with more than 7 million students, 454,000
teachers, and 14,000 schools.
Diverse contexts: Our network is
diverse in terms of race, gender, political affiliation, and
geography.
A model for disseminating promising
ideas: We work with our members, excellent technical assistance
providers, and top-tier research institutions to scale innovative
approaches designed to improve student learning.
To learn more about Chiefs for Change, please visit chiefsforchange.org.
Job Summary
Chiefs for Change (CFC) is seeking a highly motivated individual with extensive fundraising experience and a deep commitment to educational equity to serve as senior director of development. The person will oversee the development team, including the senior associate and coordinator, and report to the CEO. This is a remote position.
As senior director, the individual will be responsible for cultivating new funding opportunities while managing stewardship initiatives for CFC’s existing portfolio of funders. The person will be a strategic thinker who draws on their excellent writing, interpersonal, and managerial skills to execute the organization’s strategic development plan.
With a record of results in meeting robust fundraising goals and proven success in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, the senior director will be a clear and persuasive communicator who can see the big picture in the details. The person will have a nuanced understanding of CFC’s mission and a passion for advancing our work.
Responsibilities
Strategy and Stewardship
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Work with the CEO to craft a
strategic development plan; manage the development team’s work to
execute the plan and ensure the organization is on track to meet
its fundraising goals
In partnership with the CEO, identify
new revenue opportunities and develop compelling written content
that communicates the organization’s strategic priorities and
impact
Work with the CEO to establish,
expand, and maintain positive and productive relationships with new
and existing funders and other important partners
Collaborate across teams to support
CFC’s development strategy; partner with the communications team to
promote the organization’s work in ways that will generate interest
in the funding community
Grants Management and Reporting
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Develop a nuanced understanding of
CFC’s mission, work, and impact to inform the development of
compelling communications for potential funders
Oversee CFC’s grant process, from
initial proposal to final reporting and renewal
Write all external fundraising
communications in partnership with the CFC leadership team; oversee
all development-related communications including proposals, letters
of inquiry, reports, and briefs
Manage the senior associate of
development
Research and identify national and
regional grant opportunities aligned to CFC’s vision, mission, and
strategic priorities
Tracking and Systems Management
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Provide regular reports and updates
to the CFC leadership team related to grant research activities,
applications, and awards
Oversee the development and
maintenance of new systems and processes to support fundraising,
grant reporting, stewardship, and other revenue-generating
initiatives
Ensure accurate tracking of prospects
and funders to support effective cultivation, solicitation,
negotiation, engagement, and stewardship activities
Support the coordinator of
development in efforts to maximize CFC’s donor management system
and ensure the organization meets all development goals; ensure
data integrity in the use of Salesforce
Oversee the grants calendar to ensure
timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and
reports
Requirements
Candidates must have 10 or more years of related professional experience culminating in a role in strategic development and grants management. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s preferred. Experience can be substituted for an advanced degree. In addition, the ideal candidate will be:
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A fundraising leader with experience
overseeing team members who are responsible for development across
revenue streams
Comfortable working in databases,
specifically Salesforce, that involve complex spreadsheets and
financial information
Skilled in crafting thoughtful and
engaging written communications and in explaining financial
information with varying degrees of complexity to staff and
partners
An adept researcher with proven
analytical and strategic planning skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced
environment with critical deadlines
Able to handle confidential
information with discretion
An excellent manager with a history
of developing and cultivating effective, results-oriented
teams
An exceptional negotiator with strong
organizational skills
Proficient in Google
Apps—i.e., Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms,
etc.—as well as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Salesforce
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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