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Director of Development
Democracy Now! is seeking a full-time Director of Development to help diversify and expand its funding. Founded in 1996, and based in Manhattan, Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent award-winning news program that is broadcast throughout the country, bringing perspectives rarely heard in the U.S. corporate sponsored media (See democracynow.org for additional information).

Democracy Now! is seeking a talented and experienced development professional to lead efforts to further diversify and expand funding with an emphasis on: (a) new foundation supporters and maximally successful renewals of current grants, and (b) individual donors, through email, online, special events, telemarketing, and major gifts.

The Director of Development will report directly to the General Manager, will work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, will supervise staff who work on major donor, mail and online giving programs, and will provide overall direction, coordination, and implementation of the organization’s fund-raising operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide the strategic direction and leadership needed to achieve ambitious fund-raising goals.
• Facilitate creation of fund-raising plans, including annual and long-term income goals and strategies, in consultation with the General Manager, Executive Director, and the Board.
• Manage and monitor all day-to-day development activities, implementation of development plans and budgets, and overseeing and/or establishing development office systems and procedures.
• Manage and lead efforts to expand the foundation fund-raising program, including renewing and upgrading current supporters, identifying and cultivating new prospects, writing proposals and reports, and overseeing all stewardship activities.
• Lead efforts to expand the individual donor program, including writing direct mail, managing the mail and online giving programs, and creating a major donor prospect cultivation and donor stewardship program.
• Planning and managing special events that maximize use of a newly constructed facility and exposure to Democracy Now!
• Managing the fund-raising database and the tracking of donations, including instituting a new software program if needed.
• Overseeing production of an annual report and other development related print materials.
• Motivating, involving, and supporting the staff and Board in successfully raising funds and working together as an effective and coordinated team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to the mission of Democracy Now!
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience writing direct mail and grant proposals and reports
• Minimum of five years of experience directing multi-source development efforts in a non-profit organization
• An innovative strategic thinker with demonstrated success in the creation and implementation of development plans and strategies
• Experience and track record in designing and leading efforts to raise funds from foundations and individuals, including personally soliciting donors
• Proven ability to interact with donors and other departments in a thoughtful, professional, diplomatic, and enthusiastic manner
• Experience designing and managing fund-raising events
• A strong manager with a focus on producing results
• Excellent planning and organization skills and attention to detail
• High level computer and database skills a plus
• Public broadcasting experience a plus
• Good publication and web site design ability experience a plus
• Energetic, organized, a team player; a “roll up your sleeves and do what’s needed” kind of person with a sense of humor who’s comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with shifting and multiple priorities

This is a full-time New York City based position with benefits and salary based on experience. Democracy Now! is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively recruits women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and persons with diverse gender and sexual identities.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to job (at) democracynow (dot) org with “Development Director” as the subject. No phone calls.

Internships

Democracy Now! is currently accepting applications for internships in New York City. Please email admin (at) democracynow (dot) org for more information.