Unify America

Director of Development

Unify America

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Ohio

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive major gifts program and annual fundraising plan, including establishing major gift tiers, processes, and a donor lifecycle from identification to stewardship.
  • In collaboration with Founder and Chief of U.S. Democracy Leagues, develop creative approaches to diversify revenue streams and drive sustainable financial growth for Unify Akron and other Democracy Leagues.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with key donors and funding partners; prospect research and strategy; implement and lead prospect research efforts.
  • Build and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and corporate prospects in Ohio and beyond with capacity to make significant gifts ($10,000+).
  • Create and deliver compelling, donor-centric proposals and effectively solicit major gifts; close gifts and meet/exceed annual fundraising goals.
  • Nurture long-term relationships with donors through strategic communication and in-person meetings; develop a stewardship plan communicating impact.
  • Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities; prepare grant proposals, manage application process, ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Manage and optimize donor data in CRM; track donor activity and report on performance metrics and progress toward fundraising goals.
  • Report directly to the Chief of U.S. Democracy Leagues; work with Creative and Tech teams for campaign assets and online giving; collaborate with local Akron team.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Ohio and proven experience (8-10 years ) in nonprofit fundraising, development, and/or growth strategy.
  • Track record of achieving ambitious revenue goals from Ohio-based donors or for Ohio-based programs, with deep knowledge of fundraising techniques, and donor cultivation and stewardship practices.
  • Experience in grant writing, grant management, and reporting.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a pipeline of prospects at different stages.
  • Demonstrated resilience and a high comfort level with cold outreach and rejection.
  • Strong leadership abilities, with experience in leading campaigns and managing teams.
  • Proficiency with fundraising database software/CRMs and donor research tools.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit; ability to take initiative and work collaboratively within a small, dynamic team.
  • Passion for Unify America’s mission and commitment to radical non-partisanship.
  • Willingness to commit to embracing radical non-partisanship.
  • Sense of humor; ability to work in an ultra-marathon environment.