Development Director
- Employer
- ProGeorgia
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Feb 21, 2023
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events, Administrative, Accounting and Finance
- Fields
- Advocacy
- Employment Type
- Full Time
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
ProGeorgia is a bold, trusted, and diverse collaborative that
champions an equitable and inclusive democracy, for and with
traditionally underrepresented communities. ProGeorgia supports and
coordinates the civic engagement programs
of our diverse partner organizations. ProGeorgia develops the
infrastructure, executes the joint strategies, and employs
new tools and technology to assure a government that is more
responsive to the needs of our constituencies.
At ProGeorgia we believe that every citizen should be able to
vote without undue obstacles, roadblocks, restrictions, confusion,
or intimidation and that
● Our democracy is stronger when all people participate
● Our government has a responsibility to work for all of its
citizens
● We, as members of the progressive community, are stronger when we
work together
POSITION OVERVIEW
ProGeorgia is seeking an accountable, passionate, goal-oriented
visionary to serve in a critical new role as Development Director
after raising significant resources through statewide voter
engagement for high-profile national and statewide elections. The
Development Director will bring a record of success developing
relationships, particularly with philanthropic/institutional
funders, that generate revenue for mission-based organizations or
initiatives as well as experience developing employees and
effective development strategies. This position reports to the
Executive Director and will build and lead a small team of
professional staff and consultants ensuring development-related
work plans and goals are aligned with the mission, values, and
strategic direction of the organization and, ultimately,
fulfilled.
The ideal Development Director will be a highly organized,
analytical, strategic, and flexible partner to the Executive
Director and team ensuring timelines are developed and met and
committing to respectful, productive engagement with a diverse set
of stakeholders. The Development Director will also be a committed,
innovative leader with an understanding of and respect for
grassroots organizing and participatory democracy who can inspire
others, find common points of interest, and motivate partnership
and investment in ProGeorgia’s mission and initiatives. This
position will be a part of ProGeorgia’s leadership team, and they
will be charged with the following responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising
● Develop and implement a strategy for the stability and steady
growth of the organization’s budget over the next 3 years, to
include annual development plans.
● Develop realistic stretch fundraising goals and targets;
implement related work plans; monitor progress; provide updates,
and adapt strategies as needed to ensure success.
● Support the Executive Director in work with foundations including
providing context, coaching, data, and insight as well as
determining how and when to strategically leverage the Executive
Director in foundation relations.
● Manage and utilize data from supportive technology and train the
team, as needed, on effective database management and
reporting.
Team Management
● Lead the search and selection of a Grants Associate, determine
their responsibilities, and serve as their
supervisor.
● Select, manage, and assess consulting partners as needed.
Fiscal Management
● Work closely with the Executive Director and finance team to keep
the organization’s budget current at all times,
reflecting all received funding.
● Develop and implement systems and policies for grants
management.
● Develop and implement a system for managing proposals to
prospective funders.
Relationship Building
● Manage and strengthen relationships with current funders.
● Develop and implement a system for managing funder
relationships.
● Research and cultivate relationships with prospective
funders.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for Development Director will possess many of
the experiences and qualifications described below but need not
possess them all to be considered:
● 5 + years of fundraising experience leading development and/or
grantmaking efforts preferably within nonprofit,
philanthropic, or civic settings focused on civic engagement,
community organizing, campaigns, and/or similar
aims and inclusive of philanthropic/institutional giving.
● Experience and/or aptitude to set and obtain annual fundraising
goals of $3M+ from a cultivated diverse pool of
funders including institutional funders.
● Passionate about working for a progressive organization committed
to the goals of the Table, including civic
engagement and economic, social, and racial justice.
● Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from conception
to completion with great attention to detail
while minimizing complications, maximizing effectiveness, and
keeping the team informed and engaged.
● Exceptional writing skills, both in terms of grammar and language
use, with grant writing experience a plus.
● An ability to grasp ProGeorgia’s organizational narrative and
incorporate it into grant applications.
● Strong organizational, relational, and management skills.
● Staff and/or consultant management experience.
● A good attitude and ability to work with and inspire multiple
people with multiple points of view.
● Experience building and managing strong, positive relationships
with stakeholders including underrepresented
and/or diverse communities.
● Experience with database management, system development, or
reporting and the ability to grasp new
technology quickly.
● Grants management or other forms of administrative experience a
plus.
● Demonstrated experience as an influential, flexible, and
committed leader willing to occasionally work irregular
hours as needed.
● Willingness and ability to travel regularly within Georgia and
some national travel.
● Bachelor’s Degree or experience in excess of the minimum is
required; Masters is a plus.
Location: The position is located in Atlanta, Georgia with the ability to work remotely with some required travel within the state. Open to candidates willing to relocate to Georgia.
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: ProGeorgia will offer a competitive annual salary
within the range of $100,000 - $150,000, commensurate with
experience. ProGeorgia also offers comprehensive benefits including
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k and company
matching; and generous holiday, vacation, and leave benefits.
TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to jobs@progeorgia.org
with the subject line: Development Director
Applications will be held confidentially. Application deadline
is February 7, 2023. The position is located in Atlanta, Georgia,
and reports to the Executive Director.
Use the subject line: Development Director. Please submit PDF or
Microsoft Word files only, preferably with all materials in one
combined file. Resume review begins immediately.
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