Associate Director, Development at Braven | Hybrid Hired

About the role

Own the strategy and execution of supporting Braven’s regional teams to meet their annual fundraising goals
Drive and own the strategy for regional fundraising to raise ~$20M in philanthropic gifts annually, creating cross-cutting strategies and defining best practices
Partner with regional teams to develop and activate their annual revenue strategy and project-manage quarterly action plans
Deeply understand the regional donor ecosystem and funding landscape; serve as strategic thought partner to regional Executive Directors and External Affairs Directors
Strategize with regional teams on Moves Management stages and project-manage execution of next steps
Partner with Executive Directors and External Affairs Directors to identify, vet, and cultivate new prospects
Track regional revenue progress to goal and maintain the overall weighted pipeline
Review grant applications and report drafts; provide critical feedback to ensure timely submission of high-quality narratives and data
Attend weekly regional meetings to provide strategic guidance and alignment with national fundraising goals
Lead creation of standardized systems for donor stewardship and craft annual regional donor narratives aligned to Braven’s strategic direction
Collaborate with central teams (Data, Finance, Product, Systems) and Communications to develop high-quality, standardized collateral and ensure timely inputs for grants and donor communications
Maintain activities, campaigns, opportunities, and account information in Salesforce and other platforms to keep regional portfolios on track
Implement stewardship strategies and processes to acknowledge donations in a timely and thoughtful manner
Act as a leader in external relationships and potentially engage directly with funders and donors; other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
3 years of work experience
Thrives in ambiguity and collaborates deeply with diverse teams
Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects with cross-functional stakeholders (program, finance, data)
Strong analytical skills; ability to research and synthesize complex data into compelling stories
Expertise in Salesforce or other CRM platforms like iWave, including building and managing effective systems
Highly motivated, self-directed, results-oriented, data-driven, and curious
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives and strategic documents
Highly-developed attention to detail and strong customer-service orientation
Ability to learn quickly and manage large volumes of feedback
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
Experience working with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population
Ability to work in-person in Chicago (IL) at least 3 days per week
Ability to travel 4-8 times annually out of state for regional team events
Availability for non-traditional hours occasionally (evenings or weekends) to meet grant/fundraising deadlines
Authorized to work in the U.S.; Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the beginning of the range to allow room for growth with performance and so that Braven maintains internal equity.
Competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development.
Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
12 weeks of paid parental leave
A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

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