Development Director

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

📋 Description

• Lead the Black Voters Matter Development team.

• Enhance financial contributions to the BVM Fund (C4) and the BVM Capacity Building Institute (C3).

• Oversee fundraising initiatives, including management of the donor database, grant writing, fundraising events, and the cultivation of donor and institutional prospects.

• Design and implement national and state-specific fundraising strategies and campaigns.

• Expand BVM’s donor network, grant prospects, and resource partnerships.

• Monitor and evaluate both major and minor fundraising metrics.

• Organize large and small fundraising events.

• Establish and oversee a major gifts system.

• Identify, evaluate, cultivate, and sustain relationships with donors, influencers, foundations, and funds that align with BVM’s mission.

• Manage the institutional giving program and the grant submission process.

• Collaborate with the communications team to develop fundraising messaging and materials for social media, texting, email, print, and radio.

• Supervise the creation of publications that promote fundraising opportunities.

• Ensure that grant, leadership, board, budget, and impact reports are accurately prepared and submitted on time.

• Oversee the hiring of development staff and supervise the development team.

• Provide training on fundraising, grant writing, and donor cultivation to community partners and the BVM partnership infrastructure.

• Report directly to the Executive Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant executive-level experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, grant writing and management, development administration, and team supervision in a mid-sized to large non-profit organization.

• Ideally, experience with a focus on racial justice, voting rights, and equity, with a budget of five to ten million or more.

• Required knowledge of donor databases and donor tracking systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, particularly with Mail Merge using Excel and Word.

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative team setting.

• Capable of managing multiple projects at once and adapting quickly to change.

• Exceptional writing skills are necessary.

• A commitment to progressive causes is essential.

• A donor-centered approach with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to deliver presentations effectively.

• High attention to detail is crucial.

• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

• Candidates must reside in Atlanta, GA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO.

• 401(k).

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Coverage for short- and long-term disability.

• $25,000 life insurance policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible remote working environment.