DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
1Sky www.1sky.org is a powerful new campaign to
aggregate a movement at the scale of the climate challenge we are confronting
by communicating a positive vision and advocating a clear, simple set of
goals
and policy initiatives. 1 Sky was borne from the collective urgency and
determination of a diverse group of leaders who believe that we must converge
quickly and enthusiastically to form a movement capable of achieving
solutions
on the scale of the problem. Our diverse movement has many strengths,
audiences and organizing strategies and 1Sky aggregates that power. 1 Sky
is building
a central staff of approximately 25 located in the D.C. area that works
cooperatively with 1Sky partner organizations around the country to carry out
our mission.
1Sky is seeking a full-time Development Director who as a key, senior team
member will report to the Campaign Operations Manager and oversee the
work of
the Development Coordinator. S/he is responsible for meeting organizational
fundraising goals, working with the Campaign Director, Campaign Operations
Manager and board of directors.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Plan, manage and evaluate short and long-term fund-raising campaigns and
activities that provide for full implementation of the 1Sky campaign plan.
-Identify and cultivate prospective donors, including foundations,
individuals, businesses and partner organizations.
- Work with the national funding community to make 1Sky and our partner
organizations a long-term priority.
-Oversee and work collaboratively with partner organizations to develop
fundraising strategies.
- Work with Internet Director to launch a creative and lucrative on-line
fundraising strategy.
- In collaboration with relevant staff, produce materials for all
fund-raising activities.
-Manage personnel within the development department and interact with other
organization staff members.
-Recruit and train volunteer fund-raising leadership
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
START DATE: Immediately
SALARY: Salary, commensurate with experience. An excellent benefits package
is offered.
SUBMISSIONS: Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3)
references from your most recent employment and/or education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling, apply as soon as possible.
PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO: jobs@1sky.org, putting
Job Application: Development Director in the subject line.
NOTE: We are only accepting applications by email. Please do not make any
inquiries about the position or the status of your application. Because
of the
volume of applicants we anticipate, we cannot respond individually to each
application. We will contact those applicants that are of interest to the
Search Committee directly.
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