Development Director
Demand Progress Education Fund (DPEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and Demand Progress Action (DPA), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, are sister organizations focused on federal efforts to hold concentrated corporate power to account, strive for a robust democracy, and demand human rights and justice for ordinary people.
DPEF/DPA work to promote progressive policies by educating the public, organizing broad grassroots campaigns, leading lobbying initiatives, and leveraging our staff’s policy expertise to advocate effectively in Washington. We have a team of approximately 20 employees and regular contractors. We have nearly one million affiliated activists, and we regularly collaborate with diverse coalitions that transcend political lines to achieve shared goals.
ABOUT OUR WORK
We fight undue corporate power with a focus on breaking up monopolies and taking back power for the people by pushing the government to regulate the private sector in the public interest; we work to protect the democratic and open character of the internet; and we oppose mass surveillance and militarism while promoting diplomacy. Past marquee campaigns have involved promoting net neutrality, fighting online censorship, regulating monopolies, challenging militarism, reforming surveillance, and supporting public officials and personnel with progressive ideals who work for the best interest of everyday people.
LOCATION
Very strong preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC area, with the option to work from home or co-work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least six years of experience, or more, in leading development for nonprofits, with evidence of securing significant funding. Experience with development in the progressive advocacy space is a plus.
- Experience working with philanthropic foundations, including extensive experience with grant applications and reports.
- Strong writing skills, including an ability to streamline information and make complex ideas compelling to audiences of varying degrees of familiarity with our work.
- A willingness to work in contexts that sometimes include people and entities from across the political spectrum.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead all development efforts for DPEF/DPA, working closely with organizational leadership and staff to maintain and increase funding.
- Help manage existing funder relationships and build relationships with new funders.
- Identify and implement opportunities to network and showcase our work, including conferences and other networking events; this will include travel to and attendance at these events.
- Manage grants, with support from leadership and staff, by writing grant applications, drafting interim and final reports for funders, and bottom-lining development deadlines for the organization.
- Create materials that boil down our work clearly and concisely, and make it legible to existing and potential funders.
- Research and identify potential funders in our issue spaces.
- Analyze DPEF/DPA individual donor data to identify possible major donors and sustainers, and develop those relationships.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- Approximately $110-130k depending on qualifications and experience. Salaried, exempt for overtime.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, including coverage for spouse and dependents, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) that covers up to $10,000 in dental, medical, and vision expenses per year, including for spouses and dependents.
- Accrued PTO that includes three weeks vacation, two weeks sick time, and four floating holidays. PTO also includes ten days off for holidays as well as the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- 401k retirement plan, with an automatic 3% employer contribution, as well as an additional 3% match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance and short and long-term disability.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and short cover letter to [email protected].
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
DPEF/DPA are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. DPA/DPEF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.