Solidarity Center seeks an experienced Director / Assistant Director of Resource Development to play a critical role in building the future of the organization.
Lead the Solidarity Center’s efforts in private fundraising, with primary responsibility for meeting its private fundraising goals.
Shape an organization-wide private fundraising program to raise unrestricted and restricted funds from individual donors, private foundations, and other relevant philanthropic entities to advance the Solidarity Center's mission.
In partnership with the Executive Director and designated program directors, develop and execute campaign and fundraising strategies for the Solidarity Center.
Ensure that Solidarity Center’s private fundraising efforts are aligned with the organization’s mission and strategy;
Collaborate with program teams to develop strategies that generate new funding from private sources to support Solidarity Center's work.
Provide strategic coaching and guidance to program staff on foundation proposals, budgets, reports and other interactions with private donors.
Expand staff knowledge and capacity around fundraising.
Represent Solidarity Center with private donors in the U.S. and abroad and serve as the organization’s spokesperson and point of contact on matters of fundraising.
Report directly to the Executive Director, working across departments to achieve Solidarity Center’s private fundraising goals.
Manage the volunteer staff Resource Development Committee.
Requirements
Demonstrated success creating and meeting fundraising goals and budgets
Experience developing, executing, and leading fundraising campaigns
Demonstrated history and successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual donors and foundations
Ability to operate independently, with excellent decision-making skills, sound judgement, a strong sense of initiative, and high self-motivation
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines in the absence of direct supervision
Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities
Experience building partnerships with major donors, including coordinating executive outreach, ensuring appropriate follow-up, and managing cultivation calendars and scheduling
Experience designing and delivering training that is engaging and inspiring
Experience conducting research on foundations and individual donors; fundraising database experience preferred
Experience drafting, reviewing, and/or advancing high quality fundraising proposals
A strong commitment to the Solidarity Center’s mission; previous experience in trade unions is highly desirable
Exceptional writing and public speaking skills, with the ability to craft successful development outreach materials and to communicate a compelling vision of our work
Ability to lead and build support among partners and peers
Advanced expertise in nonprofit fundraising and development, including demonstrated knowledge of national philanthropic communities, with ten years of directly relevant professional experience
Extensive knowledge of international relations and of socio-economic and political developments in the U.S. and abroad
Familiarity with non-US government fundraising opportunities
Proficiency in Microsoft products.
Experience with donor management software and philanthropic research tools
Strong attention to detail
Fluency in a foreign language (desirable but not required).
Benefits
fully paid health insurance
retirement plan and pension
life insurance
ample paid time off for holidays, vacation, and medical leave
Pre-tax deduction programs for commuting, dependent care, and health care expenses
opportunities and funds for professional development
Job title
Director/Assistant Director of Resource Development
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