Director of Development Operations overseeing fundraising efforts at Cato Institute. Driving AI adoption and managing a team to enhance fundraising success and donor engagement.
Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and coach a team of five
Recruit, train, and develop staff and interns to advance operational excellence across Development
Lead AI adoption and automation efforts in Development operations
Maintain an optimized Development CRM (Salesforce)
Implement and manage fundraising best practices across the Development team
Oversee strategy and execution of the annual giving program (~$6.5M goal, <$25,000 donors)
Lead strategic prospecting, research, and stewardship operations
Requirements
7-10+ years of progressively responsible fundraising experience
Expertise in Salesforce (or comparable CRM) and advanced data analytics
Strong track record integrating AI and technology solutions into fundraising or operations
Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor stewardship, and fundraising operations
Experience with prospect research, business intelligence tools, and performance metrics
Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills
Commitment to Cato’s mission of advancing individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace
Preferred Salesforce power-user credentials
Digital fundraising and mid-level donor program expertise
Campaign experience within a major nonprofit or policy organization
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
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