Friday, 28 June 2013

(Career Progress) Fwd: CAF/IAF looking for Development Director



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From: Roger Hickey <manager@ourfuture.org>
Date: Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 3:53 PM
Subject: CAF/IAF looking for Development Director
To: jimmcbride13@gmail.com


Campaign For America's Future
  OurFuture.org

Friends –

If you know someone who would be good for this job, let me know. And please pass it on to possible candidates.

Thanks, Roger


Job Posting:
Director of Development

If you are interested, contact us at jobs@ourfuture.org

POSITION SUMMARY

The Campaign for America's Future (CAF) and the Institute for America's Future (IAF) seek a Director of Development. This position will plan, manage and implement fundraising strategy, calendar and work plan for these two sister organizations. The right candidate will lead a team working to grow the annual budget for both organizations' national operations. The Development Director will play a leadership role and will report to the organizations' co-directors and boards. We are looking for an energetic and entrepreneurial candidate dedicated to economic and social change. This position is located in our Washington, DC office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall strategy for fundraising, including developing annual work plan and financial projections; and conceptualizing proposals, program summaries and marketing products to communicate with supporters
Management of development department, including day-to-day operation of systems; supervision of development staff including a top notch development manager and intern; and compliance with all reporting requirements to donors and relevant agencies
Active participation in organizational leadership, including close interaction with co-directors; regular reporting of development status with financial team; engagement of Board and advisors in donor research and solicitation; and providing advice about program presentation.
Creative expansion of supporter universe, including collaboration with program and communications staff to explore, propose and test new ideas for online and social media fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS

•Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5-10 years demonstrated fundraising experience
•History with organizations devoted to economic and social change
•Experience with and knowledge of the progressive donor community (individuals and foundations) and progressive issues
•Proven success in securing high dollar foundation and individual donor support
•Demonstrated skill in managing staff and systems
•Excellent persuasive writing skills
•Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills
•Proven entrepreneurial abilities, creativity and initiative
•Motivation and a collegial, supportive personality
•Good humor and ability to work in a team environment
•Commitment to the organizations' missions
•Understanding of 501c3 and 501c4 nonprofit legal issues/structures
•Experience coaching and training organization executives on best development practices and fundraising pitches

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation, health insurance, health care/dependent care flexible spending accounts, public transportation assistance and retirement plan. IAF/CAF offers a comfortable, creative work environment that welcomes diversity.

TO APPLY

Your complete application includes a cover letter that indicates how you learned of the job opening, a resume with dates of employment, salary history and writing sample. Please email, fax or mail your application to:

Director of Development Search
Campaign for America's Future
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006

Fax: 202-955-5606

Email: jobs@ourfuture.org

Note: Due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to acknowledge the receipt and status of applications. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

The Campaign for America's Future (and its sister organization the Institute for America's Future) is a progressive research and action center promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for all Americans. Our studies and analyses, communication, advocacy and mobilization campaigns advance a progressive perspective on a broad range of issues. For more information, please visit our website at www.OurFuture.org.

The Campaign/Institute for America's Future is an equal opportunity employer.


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