Deputy Director – Donor Organizing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist SURJ in its donor organizing initiatives as part of a team of solicitors.

• Oversee educational programs focused on donor political awareness and leadership, as well as collaborative projects with partners.

• Manage a team of two or more development staff, which includes the Impact Team Organizer and National Membership Organizer.

• Conduct weekly supervision check-ins and lead Donor Organizing Team meetings.

• Oversee annual and quarterly work plans while assisting staff in meeting monthly targets and quarterly objectives.

• Plan and facilitate two in-person meetings each year for the Donor Organizing Team.

• Convert the long-term development strategy into daily workflows for the team.

• Lead the recruitment and onboarding process for new members of the Donor Organizing Team.

• Develop programming aimed at individuals with access to wealth, concentrating on political education, leadership growth, and a sense of community.

• Aid the Impact Team in recruitment, training, coaching, donor outreach, relationship management, and fundraising activities.

• Support peer-to-peer fundraising efforts and the recruitment of volunteer donor organizers.

• Cultivate relationships with donor networks and collaboratively create programming.

• Establish and nurture genuine donor relationships using a relational fundraising model.

• Manage and expand individual giving and donor organizing efforts for donors contributing over $25,000.

• Create fundraising list segments and materials for campaign cultivation.

• Develop messaging for renewals, appeals, and reinstatements.

• Set solicitation timelines, adhere to deadlines, and make direct asks for funding.

• Identify potential major or planned giving donors.

• Facilitate solidarity contributions to SURJ movement partners.

• Oversee a donor portfolio valued at approximately $1.4 million.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supervising individuals and teams.

• At least 10 years of proven leadership in fundraising or a combination of fundraising and organizing experience.

• Proficiency in CRM database systems, such as Every Action, and adeptness with complex spreadsheets.

• Experience in working with and supervising a diverse range of individuals, from volunteers to Board members and donors.

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with reasonable accommodations available under federal, state, and local law.

• Experience in supporting individuals from various class identities in donor relationship-building and communication.

• Familiarity with large donor progressive networks and the philanthropic ecosystem.

• Commitment to SURJ's mission and dedication to racial and economic justice.

• Class consciousness and the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with members, partners, board members, and staff from diverse class backgrounds and cultures.

• Capability to represent the development team and SURJ in both internal and external meetings.

• Strong supervision skills, with the ability to adapt to various work styles and foster a cohesive work environment.

• Strategic and systems-oriented thinking.

• Experience in designing and implementing facilitation across a range of needs.

• Exceptional relational and verbal communication skills.

• Strong time management skills with experience in prioritizing tasks amid competing demands.

• Excellent written communication abilities.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain strong relational dynamics while holding individuals accountable and fostering a culture of compassion and rigor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution option for spouse, children, and family coverage.

• 401K retirement plan with up to 6% employer matching.

• Twenty (20) days of paid time off per year (prorated).

• Twenty (20) days of health and wellness leave annually (prorated).

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

• Three additional paid weeks off for organization-wide summer and winter breaks.

• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Employer-covered life insurance.

• All staff work remotely from home.

• Monthly $150 technology support stipend (for internet and phone).

• Access to professional development resources each year.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service.