Serve as a key ally and strategic partner to the Executive Director and build a culture of philanthropy with staff and the Board of Directors
Create annual development goals and plans that align with our mission, manage the execution of the plan, and ensure goals are met.
Diversify the revenue stream by: Creating the vision, strategy and plan for a robust individual donor program.
Strategizing how to grow online giving and streamline donor acknowledgment.
Identifying potential new major institutional donors.
Create and manage clear success metrics, holding yourself and others accountable for achieving those goals, and develop periodic reports on progress.
Manage and oversee the relationship with an external grant writing firm which is responsible for prospecting, grant writing, reporting and submission of proposals.
Develop and steward relationships with funding partners, in collaboration with the Executive Director and program staff.
Engage with Board members on fundraising initiatives and present fundraising reports at regular Board meetings.
Strategize with the Executive Director, Leadership Team and program staff to identify, qualify and prioritize prospects and funders and facilitate relationship development through regular communications and a calendar of touch-points.
Stay abreast of campaigns, program initiatives and affiliate successes.
Collaborate with the Communications team to craft compelling periodic appeals and communications with potential donors.
Oversee the management of the awards and reporting process for PowerSwitch Action’s subgrants to affiliates.
With the Executive Director, monitor fundraising opportunities for affiliates (not responsible for direct fundraising for affiliates).

Requirements

Proven Fundraiser: You have a demonstrated track record of meeting ambitious fundraising goals.
You have the ability to develop and execute a multi-pronged fundraising plan and experience and familiarity with individual donor and foundation fundraising strategies, tactics, and donor management systems/platforms.
You have a commitment to professional ethics in working with confidential, sensitive information.
Vision, ownership, and a drive to achieve results: You develop your vision and plan and take it upon yourself to figure out how to get it done, including finding alternative paths when challenges and problems inevitably arise.
You do what you need to do to ensure you achieve the goals in your realm, including being open with your manager about where you need help, anticipating problems, brainstorming solutions, driving work forward, and course-correcting where needed.
While you lean on your own manager for support, you don’t require super-hands-on supervision in order to keep the work moving forward.
You don’t leave a meeting without ensuring to-dos are captured with names and timelines.
You communicate expectations and changes in a timely manner.
Relationship and Trust Builder: You build authentic relationships with others (colleagues, funders, external partners, and other stakeholders) based on aligned values, mutual trust and respect.
You are able to do so across lines of difference (such as race, ethnicity, status, sexual orientation, ability, or gender identity).
You are savvy in your ability to elicit feedback from stakeholders in a variety of departments, make decisions, and move ideas and projects forward.
Systems builder with attention to detail and follow through: You have a love for building out systems that ensure high quality and efficient use of work, especially grants databases/CRMs.
You have your personal systems for staying on top of a high level of detail and can build those systems for staff to easily use.
You can identify and implement creative solutions, even when things are hectic.
You hold a high bar for your work and do what it takes to ensure grant parameters and deadlines are met.
Mission alignment: Committed to the vision outlined in our long term agenda , including building a path to collective liberation and towards a multiracial, feminist democracy that is powered by abundance, freedom and self-determination, radical inclusion, and meaningful work that is valued.

Benefits

401(k) with 5% employer contribution.
100% of health, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their family members (spouse/domestic partner and children).
Life insurance for employees.
Flexible Spending Account: Employees may contribute up to $5,000 a year for childcare expenses and up to $2,500 a year for medical expenses (no employer contribution).
12 days of vacation increasing with tenure up to 20 days.
12 days of sick leave per year
6 week sabbatical for full time employees after five years of employment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

fundraisingdonor managementgrant writingstrategic planningreportingsuccess metricsonline givingrelationship developmentcampaign managementsubgrant management

Soft skills

relationship buildingcommunicationproblem solvingattention to detailvisionary thinkingaccountabilitycollaborationtrust buildingadaptabilityinitiative