Development Director (Remote)

POSITION SUMMARY

Working with ABIC’s Senior Leadership team and State Directors,
the Development Director will provide strategic leadership to grow
fundraising revenues from foundations, corporations, government
sources, individuals, and events. The Development Director will
also work closely with the Deputy Director to build a development
director that can support a growing organization.  This
position reports to the Executive Director.  This position is
remote.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and execute a fundraising strategy to increase
  revenues. 
• Oversee all fundraising events including small donor
  cultivation events and annual conference, grant writing, major
  donor and membership cultivation, prospect identification and
  research, donor engagement, government grants and contracts, and
  corporate partnerships.
• Build a high-performing development department.
• Create and institutionalize best practices for fundraising,
  gift acknowledgement, donor tracking and cultivation, and
  coordination across departments and state
  chapters.  
• Work collaboratively with State Directors to create and
  implement local fundraising plans. 
• Provide oversight and guidance in building out EveryAction to
  track donations and cultivation opportunities.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations to ensure grants
  and donations are being processed and
  acknowledged.  

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years of experience and strong track record of
  success in fundraising across revenue streams, donor cultivation,
  and event management.
• Experience with fundraising campaigns, major gift solicitation,
  events, online fundraising, annual appeals and membership
  drive. 
• Experience creating and implementing a development
  plan. 
• Experience with supervising staff. 
• Knowledge of and background in immigration issues at national,
  state, and local levels is an advantage. 
• Experience working with board members to enhance and leverage
  fundraising activities. 
• Knowledge of EveryAction is a plus. 
• Fluency in immigration issues and national politics is a
  plus.   
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and communications skills is
  a must. 

ABOUT ABIC

The American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) promotes
common sense immigration reform that advances economic
competitiveness, provides companies with both the high-skilled and
low-skilled talent they need, and allows the integration of
immigrants into our economy as consumers, workers, entrepreneurs,
and citizens.

ABIC members include CEOs, retired CEOs, business associations,
small business owners as well as hospitals and universities. ABIC
works in partnership with diverse immigrant advocates to support
pro-immigrant legislation at the state and federal levels.
Currently, ABIC is active in 17 states including Illinois, Florida,
Texas, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, South Carolina, North
Carolina, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona, Idaho,
Utah, and Nevada. 

For more information, visit  https://abic.us.

ABIC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for
employees. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender
identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, age, status as a protected
veteran, or other legally protected characteristics. 

Compensation: This position will be
full-time. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please note
all salaries are commensurate with experience. ABIC also provides
an attractive benefits package including health insurance,
retirement plan, unlimited paid time off, and standard
holidays.