Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Atlanta
Development Director
Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Development Director, Development DepartmentAbout Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AtlantaAsian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is the first nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities in Georgia and the Southeast. We envision a social movement in which communities of color are fully empowered, active in civic life, and working together to promote equity, fair treatment, and self determination for all.Founded in 2010 as the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC), our organization became part of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation in 2014. Since then, we have re-organized our work into four major focus areas: Policy Advocacy, Organizing & Civic Engagement, Impact Litigation, and Legal Services.About The (Department) TeamThe Development Department at Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is responsible for securing revenue from institutions (foundations and corporations), individual giving, and events. Working in collaboration with programmatic and operational departments as well as the Executive Director, the Development department identifies donors and cultivates and stewards these relationships with the aim of securing long-term financial sustainability for the organization. The team currently consists of the Development Director and two Development Associates.Position Summary:The Development Director will play a key role in Advancing Justice - Atlanta’s growth, leading the design, implementation, and continued development of Advancing Justice’s Annual Fund and comprehensive fundraising strategy
consisting of grants, individual giving, and events. The Director will work
closely with the Executive Director and leadership team and supervise the Development team.How You’ll Contribute to Our Impact:Annual Fund:Developing, implementing, and managing the annual fund for Advancing JusticeInstitutional Funding:Lead institutional funding (foundations and corporations) proposals supporting 80+ institutional grants per yearManage grant reporting process in collaboration with program directorsIdentify and cultivate new foundation and corporate relationshipsManage grant compliance in collaboration with CFO, program directorsDevelop and maintain ongoing relationships with institutional fundersIndividual Giving:Oversee individual giving program to continue growing the number and size of gifts as well as number of sustaining donorsSupervise and provide thought partnership to Development Associates in creating ladders of engagement and touchpoints for donor engagement and involvement with Advancing Justice - Atlanta work and communityLead development of fundraising collateral and donor communicationsSupervise and provide thought partnership to Development Associates on developing and executing creative and engaging digital fundraising campaigns (Giving Tuesday, End of Year Giving, and others as determined by program directors)Events:Oversee a growing portfolio of annual events, including the SouthEATS APAHM fundraiser as well as fall galaSupervise event design process in collaboration with leadership teamDevelop and maintain relationships with community partners for collaboration on and promotion of eventsDevelopment Operations:Develop and execute Advancing Justice - Atlanta’s annual fundraising strategy and plan, in addition to developing annual budget for the development departmentOversee implementation of individual giving database, grants tracker, and other systems and processes to manage gift and grants processing as well as donor relationships, including identifying and implementing new technologies and platforms as neededWhat You’ll Bring to the Team:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high degree of responsiveness and initiative6-9 years of relevant work experienceManaging and supervising a dynamic teamSkilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to accurately convey Advancing Justice - Atlanta’s organizational narrative and complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiencesAbility to influence and persuade a wide range of audiences by using convincing arguments in both written and oral formats, creating win-win situations by responding appropriately to key stakeholdersSkilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers and across different levels of the organization and externallyExcellent organizational skills and high attention to detailStrong proficiency with digital project management and communication platforms, including Google Workspace, Zoom, WhatsApp, Asana, and CalendlyComfort in and flexibility with learning new technologies and data platformsEvent and/or project management experienceA sincere desire to advocate for the rights of immigrants, refugees, and people of color and a commitment to Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta’s missionAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentAbility to work independently and proactively in a small teamWillingness to learn and be flexibleWhy You’re Excited About Us:Impact: We are building the power for good in the South, and your contributions will matterGrowth: We are invested in growing your leadership within the organization and beyondOur Team: We are a group of talented, passionate, and dedicated people who love our community and care about cultivating meaning, authenticity, and joy in our work.Flexibility: We follow a hybrid work model and invest to support remote work. We encourage and support work-life balance because you’re able to do your best work when you’re living a full life.Benefits: We offer an attractive variety of healthcare plans, several come with a $0 employee premium, matching 100% of 401(k) contributions up to 4% of salary, paid time off and a generous holiday calendar, covering DACA/TPS renewal fees, and professional development opportunitiesSalary range is $89,000 – $121,000, commensurate with experience, and is based on principles of internal equity.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position will supervise two Development Associates.Physical Requirements:The candidate must be local to the Atlanta area, with access to reliable transportation. The position permits working from home but requires travel, as necessary, to the Advancing Justice-Atlanta office and to other local meetings and events.To Apply:Send a resume, cover letter, 3 references, and a writing sample to the Human Resources Manager at hr@advancingjustice-atlanta.org.Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, HIV status, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation. For any accommodations requests in the application process, please contact accommodations@advancingjustice-atlanta.orgApplications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled
consisting of grants, individual giving, and events. The Director will work
closely with the Executive Director and leadership team and supervise the Development team.How You’ll Contribute to Our Impact:Annual Fund:Developing, implementing, and managing the annual fund for Advancing JusticeInstitutional Funding:Lead institutional funding (foundations and corporations) proposals supporting 80+ institutional grants per yearManage grant reporting process in collaboration with program directorsIdentify and cultivate new foundation and corporate relationshipsManage grant compliance in collaboration with CFO, program directorsDevelop and maintain ongoing relationships with institutional fundersIndividual Giving:Oversee individual giving program to continue growing the number and size of gifts as well as number of sustaining donorsSupervise and provide thought partnership to Development Associates in creating ladders of engagement and touchpoints for donor engagement and involvement with Advancing Justice - Atlanta work and communityLead development of fundraising collateral and donor communicationsSupervise and provide thought partnership to Development Associates on developing and executing creative and engaging digital fundraising campaigns (Giving Tuesday, End of Year Giving, and others as determined by program directors)Events:Oversee a growing portfolio of annual events, including the SouthEATS APAHM fundraiser as well as fall galaSupervise event design process in collaboration with leadership teamDevelop and maintain relationships with community partners for collaboration on and promotion of eventsDevelopment Operations:Develop and execute Advancing Justice - Atlanta’s annual fundraising strategy and plan, in addition to developing annual budget for the development departmentOversee implementation of individual giving database, grants tracker, and other systems and processes to manage gift and grants processing as well as donor relationships, including identifying and implementing new technologies and platforms as neededWhat You’ll Bring to the Team:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high degree of responsiveness and initiative6-9 years of relevant work experienceManaging and supervising a dynamic teamSkilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to accurately convey Advancing Justice - Atlanta’s organizational narrative and complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiencesAbility to influence and persuade a wide range of audiences by using convincing arguments in both written and oral formats, creating win-win situations by responding appropriately to key stakeholdersSkilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers and across different levels of the organization and externallyExcellent organizational skills and high attention to detailStrong proficiency with digital project management and communication platforms, including Google Workspace, Zoom, WhatsApp, Asana, and CalendlyComfort in and flexibility with learning new technologies and data platformsEvent and/or project management experienceA sincere desire to advocate for the rights of immigrants, refugees, and people of color and a commitment to Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta’s missionAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentAbility to work independently and proactively in a small teamWillingness to learn and be flexibleWhy You’re Excited About Us:Impact: We are building the power for good in the South, and your contributions will matterGrowth: We are invested in growing your leadership within the organization and beyondOur Team: We are a group of talented, passionate, and dedicated people who love our community and care about cultivating meaning, authenticity, and joy in our work.Flexibility: We follow a hybrid work model and invest to support remote work. We encourage and support work-life balance because you’re able to do your best work when you’re living a full life.Benefits: We offer an attractive variety of healthcare plans, several come with a $0 employee premium, matching 100% of 401(k) contributions up to 4% of salary, paid time off and a generous holiday calendar, covering DACA/TPS renewal fees, and professional development opportunitiesSalary range is $89,000 – $121,000, commensurate with experience, and is based on principles of internal equity.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position will supervise two Development Associates.Physical Requirements:The candidate must be local to the Atlanta area, with access to reliable transportation. The position permits working from home but requires travel, as necessary, to the Advancing Justice-Atlanta office and to other local meetings and events.To Apply:Send a resume, cover letter, 3 references, and a writing sample to the Human Resources Manager at hr@advancingjustice-atlanta.org.Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, HIV status, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation. For any accommodations requests in the application process, please contact accommodations@advancingjustice-atlanta.orgApplications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled