Development Director, Government Accountability Industry

Job Description: Development Director

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
seeks an experienced, results-driven, organized,  passionate
Development Director to join our team and help us secure our
democracy. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the
frontlines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and
accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated
and kind people. 

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is
committed to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out
government corruption and fighting the influence of money in
politics through legal action and communications grounded in
research.

Reporting to the President and CEO and as part of the
organization’s leadership team, the Development Director will help
craft and lead the implementation of a fundraising strategic and
operational plan to secure a diversified portfolio of donors. 
The Development Director will be responsible for overseeing all
aspects of the plan, including prospecting, cultivating, soliciting
and stewarding. CREW does not accept government funding. 

Responsibilities:

Organizational and Department
Leadership 

Develop, oversee and implement a
comprehensive fundraising plan with clear goals focused on
cultivating and stewarding major individual donors, foundations and
planned gifts.
Guide and support the senior
leadership team and Board of Directors in their fundraising
efforts.
Participate in the annual budget
development process by estimating revenue based on past and
potential support. 
Lead the fundraising team, including
supervising and coaching the Development Associate, making
recommendations for fundraising team expansion as required and
supervising any additional fundraising hires.

Fundraising

Monitor and analyze fundraising data
and make recommendations for new strategies and tactics in response
to changing circumstances and unexpected opportunities.
Work with the Development Associate
to conduct research and identify new funding prospects and ensure
the maintenance of  an accurate calendar of grant processes,
due dates, and reporting requirements.
Serve as the main point of contact
for current and prospective foundation supporters as
appropriate.
Serve as a primary point of contact
for current and prospective major donors as appropriate. 
Develop persuasive and compelling
donor-focused materials, including marketing documents,
acknowledgement letters, fundraising emails and other
correspondence.
Plan and execute in-person and
virtual fundraising events and briefings in Washington, D.C., and
other cities around the country.
Work with the digital team to
maintain donor databases on outreach and giving history and
coordinate on mid-level and online donor strategy.
Coordinate with the finance team to
ensure accurate receipt, recording, and acknowledgement of all
gifts. 

Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years senior-level
fundraising experience, preferably in non-profit or campaign
fundraising.  
Proven track record of securing major
gifts, including individual donors and foundation grants.
Experience with securing planned
gifts preferred. 
Enthusiasm for, and comfort with,
contacting and interacting with donors and prospects.
Experience writing successful grant
proposals and reports.
Senior management or leadership
experience in fundraising.
Strong organizational,
time-management and problem-solving skills.
Experience planning large and small
fundraising events.
Database management experience.
Demonstrated initiative to identify
opportunities and needs, take charge of tasks and get things done
in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and
sound judgment, including the ability to work effectively with
outside consultants as necessary.
The position is based in Washington,
D.C., but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time
between working at home and working in the office.

Compensation

Extensive and competitive benefits package including generous
paid holidays, vacation time and sick leave, full health, dental
and vision insurance coverage, contributions for dependent care, as
well as a generous 401(K) program, family planning benefits and
top-notch parental leave policy, all of which you’d be included in
on day one. Salary range $100k-$160k.

How to apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. Please submit your application as a
single PDF and include your last name and “Development Director” in
the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are
only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an
interview. CREW is an equal opportunity employer that values
diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or
disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage
candidates from all groups and communities to apply.