Development Strategist

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE Full time

About Community Change and Community Change
Action:

Community
Change builds the power and capacity of low-income people,
especially low-income people of color, to lead powerful and dynamic
movements for social change.

Our vision of a better world centers the leadership of impacted
people of color to move our work on immigrant rights, economic
justice, and racial equity, including a focus on jobs and housing,
early childhood care and education, income supports, and
immigration reform.

This position also supports Community Change Action, an
affiliated 501(c)(4) advocacy organization. While motivated by the
same core values – equity, inclusion, and justice – Community
Change and Community Change Action operate independently of one
another and each organization has its own board of directors.

Position Description:

The Development Strategist supports and collaborates deeply with
the Deputy Director of Foundation Giving and the Director of
Fundraising — as well as other fundraising staff — to raise
institutional/foundation-gifts portfolio within the organization's
larger movement-driven fundraising model, centering
donor-organizing practices and relationship-based
fundraising.

They are a key member of the fundraising team, which works
collaboratively across the organization and in close coordination
with executive leadership, program colleagues, and the finance and
operations teams. The Development Strategist will produce written
material under deadline; support foundation strategy development;
track deadlines and completion of certain fundraising tasks; manage
information and relationships; and hold the prospect research
necessary to build a strong fundraising program.

Principal Responsibilities:

The Development Strategist is responsible for working with the
Deputy Director and Director to sustain and increase support from
existing general support funders and solicit new cross-cutting
revenue through the research, cultivation, and solicitation of new
funders as well as leaning into rising programmatic opportunities.
They will partner closely with the Senior Writer on proposals and
reports, and draft portfolio-appropriate funder-facing
content.

Community Change regards funders as key partners and
collaborators, which means fundraisers work closely with program
staff, building a culture of philanthropy and serving as a bridge
between programs and funders. As part of this structure, the
Development Strategist will be "embedded" into program teams to
become familiar with our work — with a focus on areas of work that
undergird general support fundraising, emergent pipelines, and
short-term funding opportunities.

Specific responsibilities include:

Develop subject matter knowledge within assigned embedded
programs, within the understanding of the entirety of our impact as
an institution;
Project manage the grant stewardship and solicitations for our
largest general support funders;
Collaborate with the Deputy Director, Director, and senior
leadership to identify unique opportunities for Community Change to
test new fundraising ability and strategies in emergent or
short-term campaign programs;
Work in close collaboration with program directors and the
Deputy Director and the Senior Writer to translate program
objectives into grant deliverables;
Compile and draft content including writing grant proposals and
reports, as well as case statements, concept notes, organizational
and program overviews, and donor updates;
Drive overall prospect research for the team, owning and
tracking institutional relationships without a clearly identifiable
starting pipeline;
Forecast funder revenue and capture data in our constituent and
grants management systems (Salesforce).

The Development Strategist and institutional giving pipeline sit
within a larger fundraising program that raises resources from both
individual and institutional supporters. As philanthropy shifts,
fundraising too must shift to become more interconnected. The
Development Strategist will share information on program
deliverables and collaborate with lead staff for individual major
gifts to navigate complex giving structures that bridge individual
and institutional giving.
Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.

Qualifications:

The Development Strategist will be an impeccable project manager
and quick writer. They see fundraising as their contribution to the
movement for social justice and are committed to using their work
to build the power of low-income communities of color.

The Development Strategist must build good relationships,
internally and externally, and cultivate an instinct for
fundraising opportunities and alignment between funders' interests
and our programs. They should also have a collegial spirit and a
good sense of humor. In addition, the ideal candidate will
bring:

Three years of professional experience, preferably with at
least one year of grant management for a non-profit
organization;
Experience editing or writing, preferably for philanthropic
audiences;
Familiarity with standard methods of foundation solicitation
and cultivation;
A problem solver; tenacious, and proactive with the ability to
get things done. Keen attention to detail;
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Outlook, MS Office
applications, and Salesforce;
Proven ability to learn quickly, work independently, meet
multiple deadlines, and perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build
trusting relationships internally and externally. Innovative and
creative with a fresh perspective, as well as the ability to
champion new ideas thoughtfully and thoroughly;
Deep commitment to the mission of Community Change and the
project of building power with low-income communities of color;
passion for social justice and a commitment to work in solidarity
with the people directly impacted by injustice.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Travel Requirements: Up to 10-15% annually
nationwide

Classification: Community Change
recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70,
a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in
Community Change's bargaining unit and is covered under the terms
of the collective bargaining agreement.

Salary and Benefits: $70,000 -
$80,000 annual salary. Community Change also
offers an excellent benefits package, which includes 4 weeks of
annual paid vacation; additional paid holiday leave between
December 24 and January 1 and a one week summer break the first
week of July; 8% employer contribution to retirement account after
six months of employment (and 3% employer contribution for the
first 6 months); and a choice of generous health insurance
plans.

Position Location: Remote

Equal Opportunity: Our vision of a better
world centers the leadership of impacted people of color to move
our work on immigrant rights, economic justice, and racial equity,
including a focus on jobs and housing, early childhood care and
education, income supports, and immigration reform. We strongly
encourage the interest and applications of people of color, women,
and people in the disabled and LGBTQ+ communities. Community Change
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date of Position: Open Until
Filled

Click
here to learn more about our employee benefits and Community
Change's values

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