Development Director

Senior-level Fundraising position

(Final title will be based on experience)

Policy and Health Research Nonprofit

Remote Anywhere in the US

Posted Salary: $120,000 to $180,000 per year, with flexibility based on experience

Terrific senior-level fundraising position with an early stage nonprofit. Their mission is to make a significant impact on the addiction crisis through policy, scientific research, and partnerships with various critical stakeholders. The organization is also focused on changing the perception of addiction from a lack of moral character issue to recognition as a disease, integrating medication into treatment plans. This position will be involved at both a strategic and tactical level, with responsibilities that include strategy design and implementation, as well as managing the full lifecycle of fundraising for a portfolio of donors and prospects. There will be an initial focus on securing funds from foundation, corporate, and government grants. This role will also be responsible for selecting and implementing a donor CRM. Qualified candidates should have a demonstrated track record of securing gifts from various sources. Strong mission alignment is critical.

This is a unique position in that both the job title and salary range are negotiable based on each candidate's experience. The working job title and salary range are Development Director and $120,000 to $180,000 per year, respectively. This position operates remotely and can be based anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities:

1. Create and implement a fundraising plan that includes individuals, government/foundation grants, corporate partnerships, and events
2. Provide moves management to a portfolio of current and prospective donors
3. Secure grant funding by researching new funding sources and writing compelling proposals; manage post-award grant reporting
4. Plan and implement fundraising campaigns
5. Convey the organization's mission to donors and prospects
6. Implement a donor CRM and manage donor data
7. Coordinate with internal team members and external partners

Qualifications:

1. Ability to serve as a strategist and tactician for an early stage organization working to drive change at a large scale
2. Strong track record of securing gifts from various funding sources
3. Bachelor's degree required
4. Comfortable interfacing with high net worth individuals and the corporate C-suite
5. Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented and polished
6. Strong connection to the organization's mission (personal or professional) and the ability convey impact to donors
7. Ability to work remotely and travel as needed
8. Experience implementing a CRM a plus

Equal opportunity employer.