National Development Director for science PAC/C4 (DC/Philly)

[314 Action]

National Development Director

314 Action

314 Action is a new organization dedicated to scientific advocacy as well as recruiting, training and electing candidates with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) backgrounds to all levels of public office. In the November elections, 314 Action's scientists lead the charge to take back the House, with 9 wins for crucial House and Senate races. We raised over $5 million in the 2018 election cycle and are expanding our mid range and major donor operations for the 2020 cycle. HBO's Vice News Tonight recently covered our first cycle here: https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/gy77q9/these-scientists-just-got-sworn-into-congress-and-theyre-ready-for-a-fight.

For 2020 and beyond we are looking for an entrepreneurial national development director to lead the expansion of 314 Action’s nationwide fundraising network and grow our fundraising to $20 million plus per cycle. The ideal candidate has raised money for political campaigns as well as nonprofits or political organizations in multiple states and is looking to get in early with a new and exciting organization. Experience as a team leader is a plus. We are looking for an outside the box thinker who will thrive in a startup environment with minimal bureaucratic hurdles. The Development Director will report to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

·       Direct and implement a strategic development planning process, in consultation with the Executive Director, Board of Advisors, and senior staff

·       Define development priorities, goals and benchmarks

·       Develop fundraising strategy

·       Identify prospects and outline cultivation and solicitation tactics

·       Direct the growth of a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of large donors

·       Build and manage relationships with current and prospective donors and funders

·       Develop and implement programs for small and medium-sized donors

·       Create stewardship, communications and re-solicitation plans for donors who’ve given in the past

·       Lead the development of all donor communications, including emails, talking points and donor memos, ensuring that the pitch is consistent with 314 Action’s message and appropriately tailored to each audience

·       Track and report on fundraising progress on a regular, ongoing basis

·       Identify additional staffing needs, supervise and train development staff, and help staff cultivate skills and grow within their roles

·       Oversee all development systems, including the fundraising database and tracking systems

·       Represent 314 Action in meetings and conversations with donors, stakeholders, allies and partners

·       Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

·       At least 4 years or two election cycles experience in professional fundraising

·       Experience leading development strategy and implementation

·       National and/or multi-state fundraising experience

·       Flexibility and the ability to capitalize on opportunities that present themselves in fundraising

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Understanding of progressive infrastructure landscape

·       Knowledge of progressive and Democratic donors

·       An entrepreneurial spirit

·       Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

·       Hard working and highly organized  

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a resume and salary requirements to jo...@314action.org with the subject line “Development Director.”

In addition to a competitive salary depending on experience, 314 Action provides a full benefits package for employees including health, dental and a generous employer match 401(k).

This position will be located in our Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA office.