Deputy Director of Development

3-5+ years in nonprofit/political fundraising Demonstrated success managing donor/prospect pipelines and producing fundraising materials Strong project management: run timelines, coordinate inputs, and deliver high-quality work under deadlines CRM fluency (e.g., EveryAction or similar) Excellent writing and editing; comfort translating complex work into compelling funder language High discretion and comfort handling sensitive donor information Collaborative style and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-changing environment Experience with 501(c)3, 501(c)4, and PAC giving (preferred) Major gifts experience (qualification, solicitation support, stewardship strategy) (preferred) Grants experience (proposal coordination, reporting calendars, compliance) (preferred) Vendor management (digital fundraising, fundraising consultants, fiscal sponsor) (preferred) Experience in progressive advocacy/electoral ecosystem or aligned mission spaces (preferred)

Manage and advance a portfolio of prospects/donors Draft donor communications: proposals, pitch decks, impact updates, follow-ups, acknowledgements Support major gift moves management Maintain the CRM: data hygiene, tagging, workflows, acknowledgements, reporting cadence Improve systems for donor stewardship Coordinate proposal development timelines, internal inputs, and submission logistics Maintain grant deliverables calendar; support reporting and compliance processes Partner with Programs/Comms/Leadership to translate work into fundable narratives and donor-ready collateral Coordinate fundraising support for campaigns, rapid response moments, and special projects Supervise senior development associate, possibly other roles Manage external contractors and vendors Document SOPs; drive process improvements; serve as backup to the Director