Posted on January 4, 2013

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Director of Development

As a newly created position, the Director of Development will develop and execute strategies to diversify and strengthen the organization's funding streams to ensure sustainable growth. Working in concert with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other senior staff, the position will oversee all development strategy and implementation, including identifying and cultivating funders, representing Groundswell at funder and investor meetings, and managing proposals and reporting.

Founded just three years ago, Groundswell has already grown to a $1.5M budget and looks to double this figure by 2015. To do so, the organization will require a dynamic, strategic “doer” to rapidly grow the impact of the development department and the capacity of the organization. The ideal candidate will also possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a strategic perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Directly cultivate and solicit major investments, including grants, performance-based contracts, and major gifts.
• Support CEO in cultivating and securing major opportunities
• Oversee all development information management, including fundraising database and revenue tracking
• Conduct ongoing research into funding prospects from philanthropy, major donors, and government sources.
• Develop strategy for private, corporate, and public revenue streams
• Ensure that all grant proposals and reports are submitted on a timely basis. Be creative in the preparation of proposals, reports and other communications with donors.
• Process all development and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with CEO and program staff to produce Annual Report and other organizational collateral.
• Work with CEO to engage Board of Directors in fundraising and outreach.

Qualified Applicants

Groundswell is looking for applicants who have a bold vision for creating structural change in our society, a strong curiosity in people and new ideas, and a demonstrated ability to act strategically and motivate others. The candidate should also be motivated as much by strong ambition and desire to succeed as they are by strong values and a desire to create deep social impact.

An ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills and qualities:

• Bachelor's Degree or beyond.
• Seasoned development professional with 3 years’ experience in fundraising, with at least 1 year of management experience
• Proven success with direct external donor/investor cultivation and solicitation, including major gifts and philanthropic grants
• Development leadership during rapid organizational growth
• Editorial and grant writing fluency.
• Exceptional, persuasive verbal and written communicator
• Strategic thinker who has the ability to build consensus across a diverse organization.
• Creative, entrepreneurial approach
• Self-directed, resourceful, candid and assertive contributor
• Has networks among foundations, major donors and social investors in related sectors, including community development, energy, sustainability, civic engagement
• Proactive about personal leadership development and growth
• Passionate about transforming communities for the better

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience and competitive with senior management positions at early stage not-for-profits. Benefits include 403(b) retirement and matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, and 15 paid vacation days per year (starting).

Groundswell averages 14-16 paid company holidays (including all federal holidays and a week during winter holidays), adheres to a 37.5 hour work week with a compensatory time policy for over-time work, and, when job responsibilities allow, periodic flexibility in work schedule and location.

Application Instructions

Apply online at: bit.ly/groundswell-jobs

Please submit the following with your application:

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter