Development Director

About the role

The Development Director will play a central role in supporting More Perfect Union’s next phase of growth. The person will lead expansion of the development function of one of the fastest growing nonprofit media organizations in the country at a critical time. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Editor-in-Chief to advance major donor and foundation fundraising in support of sustainability growing More Perfect Union.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the organization’s major gift fundraising strategy, including donor prioritization, portfolio management, and donor engagement.
• Maintain portfolio of major donors, engage donors in written communication, phone calls, visits and relationship maintenance.
• Manage and support outreach to major donors and foundations, including research, preparation of materials, donor briefings, meeting follow up, and ongoing relationship tracking.
• Create and maintain written development materials, including pitch decks, donor briefs, grant narratives, and background documents.
• Lead the creation of innovative major donor engagement approaches, solicitation timing, and stewardship priorities to help More Perfect Union continue to expand.
• Advise senior leadership on fundraising and development goals, with fundraising projections.
• Track development activity and progress toward fundraising goals, and help identify opportunities to strengthen and expand support.
• Schedule donor meetings as needed.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure fundraising materials accurately reflect editorial priorities, organizational impact, and future plans.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet expected deadlines.
• Maintain high standard of work in a nimble, fast-paced environment.
• Travel as required for visits.

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in nonprofit or political fundraising/development at progressive organizations, advocacy groups, or media organizations with at least 3 years experience soliciting major gifts.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience creating donor-facing materials such as decks, proposals, or memos.
• Experience in principal management.
• Experience with major donor and foundation fundraising, including relationship management, outreach support, and solicitation.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with SalesForce or other CRM system.
• Comfortable working closely with senior leadership and supporting high-level fundraising efforts.
• Ability to be nimble, hustle, and flexible.
• Commitment to More Perfect Union’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Deep passion for the mission of More Perfect Union and ability to effectively translate that passion into major gifts fundraising work.
• Strategic and detail-oriented approach.
• Great communicator and writer.
• Excited to help grow major gifts development functions within a fast-growing media organization.

Skills

• Strategic thinking.
• Relationship management.
• Outreach support.
• Solicitation.
• Writing and editing.
• CRM system familiarity.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

More Perfect Union offers a competitive salary of $150,000, remote work options, and a supportive team environment.

Pay

$150,000

Schedule

Remote