Do you find fundraising and donorrelationships exciting? Are you energized by the opportunity oflearning more about a donor? Do you believe deeply in donor-centricfundraising? Is finding and mentoring the next generation offundraisers something you are passionate about?
Emerge is seeking a driven and creative self-starter who isenergized by opportunities to secure high-net-worth donors, workswith a sense of urgency, and can execute fundraising strategy withresults. If you are self-motivated, take initiative, anticipatechallenges, and follow through to deliver results, come join theEmerge team.
Emerge's Senior Development Director is a frontline fundraiserresponsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio that includesevents, grassroots fundraising, and securing transformative giftsfrom high-net-worth individual donors to support Emerge'scommitment to electing Democratic women up and down the ballot.This role will engage their own individual donor contacts as wellas research high net worth donors, conduct relationship mapping,develop strategies to engage donors at varying levels, andimplement direct engagement with the goal of securing new andrenewed gifts in the first year and beyond. If you are excitedabout getting Democratic women elected up and down the ballot andhelping to raise the crucial funds to support that mission, thenthis is the job for you.
The Senior Development Director is a regular full-time remoteposition that reports to the Chief Development Officer.
ABOUT EMERGE
Emerge is changing the face of politics to create an inclusivedemocracy. We are the nation'spremier organization thatrecruits, trains, and provides a powerful network to Democraticwomenwho want to run for office. Since 2002, Emerge hastrained more than 6,000 Democratic women torun for office andthere are more than 1200 Emerge alumnae currently in electedoffice.
Our Core Values
- Belonging
- Empowerment
- Transformation
At Emerge, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heartof our mission. We want our team to reflect the incrediblediversity of the political power we seek to build. Therefore, weespecially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQindividuals, people with disabilities and members of other groupswho are underrepresented in our political system.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Strategy
- Uses creativity and strategic thinking to collaborativelydevelop an exciting fundraising plan that will take Emerge to thenext level and provide impact so that Emerge fulfills the missionof training Democratic women.
- Helps lead the execution and annual success of Emerge'sportfolio made up of a diverse mix of national and state baseddonors including individuals, partner organizations, andcorporations
- Works with the Chief Development Officer to develop and executea strategy to build Emerge's pipeline supporting our efforts withnew, five-to seven-figure prospects (individuals, foundations, andcorporations) from outside the organization's existing donorpool.
- Pitches and closes new and renewed donor proposals
- Draft proposals, concept papers, pitch decks, reports, andother relevant materials to pitch, close, and steward fundraisingopportunities
- Works with the departments across the organization to createrelevant collateral, events, and other messaging to steward,engage, and secure donors
External and Internal Relationships andPresence
- Serves as a leader across the organization by building stronginternal relationships, understanding the work of each team andindividual, and supporting peers to grow and develop in theircareer pathways
- Serves as a face of Emerge in meetings, conferences, and otherexternal convenings with donors or potential donors
- Creates and facilitates donor calls, meetings, events, andexperiences with great attention to detail, donor-targetedmessaging, and highly professional execution
- Builds and maintains relationships with donors and othercritical stakeholders
- Works closely with relevant staff routinely to acquireknowledge of Emerge programmatic priorities to solicit donors andbuild donor relationships effectively
Team Leadership and Management
- Oversees a team of at least 4, co-creating goals, coaching,completing annual performance reviews, and professional developmentto grow team members to continuously improve individual and overallteam performance
- Serves as a strategic thought partner and leader on theDevelopment team supporting annual planning, performancemanagement, and development of the full development team
- Uses Emerge's donor data to create annual goals and trackprogress toward goals
Other Responsibilities
- Collaborate on other Emerge strategic fundraising initiativesand events
- Travel will be required, estimated up to 30% or more as needed,including frequent trips to specific target areas
- Some evening and weekend hours required for outreach or eventparticipation; and
- Performs other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Emerge is seeking candidates with at least 7 years of non-profitdevelopment and fundraising experience, ideally in a politicalsetting.
In addition, Emerge is seeking the following specificqualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and relational skills, includingcompetency working cross culturally and in diverse teams to createan equitable and inclusive environment
- Natural relationship-builder who can find and make connectionsbetween people's passions and the mission of the organization
- Demonstrated success in soliciting and managing 6 and 7 figuregifts from current and prospective donors
- At least 3 years experience leading a team that successfullymet annual performance goals
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy andaccountability and to be a team player.
- Ability to develop and follow through on creative and effectivesolicitation strategies
- Ability to quickly build and continuously develop trustingrelationships with donors and stakeholders
- Ability to create and deliver highly professional, compellingpresentations to donors and facilitate donor meetings
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google suite and familiarwith using donor management software/databases such as NGPVAN
- Knowledge and passion for women's political leadership issuesand political experience preferred
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Emerge offers a competitive compensation and benefits packagewhich includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability,long-term disability, life insurance, and 401k retirement plan. Wealso offer a generous holiday plan, unlimited PTO, and theopportunity to work with a dynamic team of mission-driven people.Salary Range: $115,000-$120,000
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