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Development Director at loud light
Loud Light is hiring a full time Development Director to help us build youth political power and increase civic engagement Kansas!
Position Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: Remote, but required to be a Kansas resident with the ability to travel the state on occasion
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000
Benefits: 100% employer-paid platinum health insurance and life insurance, $1,500/yr employer funded EBHRA which may be used to cover eligible medical expenses (such as dental, vision, copays, and medications), SIMPLE IRA plan with up to 3% employer match, $100/month work-from-home stipend, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Organizational Background: Loud Light is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that engages, educates, and empowers individuals from underrepresented populations to build community power that has an impact on decision makers. We’re transforming Kansas through voter registration initiatives, informative videos, coalition building, civic engagement, and youth voter turnout.
Position Description: Loud Light is seeking a Development Director to craft compelling grant proposals, donor asks, and narratives around Loud Light, the impact of our work, and the future made possible by investing in democracy and building youth civic power in the state of Kansas.
This position will be responsible for managing the overall fundraising strategy of the organization including grant applications and reports, strengthening supporter and funder communications, donor stewardship, and collaborating with staff to advance democracy and increase young people’s political power and engagement.
The Development Director is responsible for effectively tracking donor engagement efforts in a collaborative manner using a CRM database, EveryAction, that is integrated throughout all of Loud Light’s staff and programs. This position is part of the organization’s leadership team, reporting to the executive director, and will work collaboratively to develop and implement plans to achieve the nonprofit’s long-term financial and operational objectives and meet short-term goals.
A strong candidate will be an excellent and persuasive writer, a creative and critical thinker, able to conduct research, learn materials and skills quickly, and responsibly maintain internal and external relationships. An effective Director will demonstrate emotional responsibility and integrity, will be able to quickly develop a strong and nuanced understanding of Loud Light’s theory of change, programs, and strategy, and will be a team player committed to the organization's values and vision.
Role & Responsibilities:
● Lead in drafting compelling proposals and grant writing in collaboration with the Executive Director and other program leads
● Lead in grant management and reporting, ensuring timely and effective communications and reporting to funders
● Support researching and prospecting for opportunities for organizational advancement and funding
● Support development, drafting, updating, and fine-tuning of Loud Light’s overall fundraising narrative and materials in coordination with organizational leadership, including two-pagers, annual reports, general proposals, and program overviews
● Track progress to goal, assess impact, and inform storytelling for reports and proposals through data
● Manage and maintain the CRM donor database
● Work with the operations director to create the annual budget
Donors and Annual Campaign
● Implement strategies in coordination with other staff to build a strong base of grassroots and major individual donors, including creating our recurring donor program
● Support major donor outreach, including research, building relationships, preparing leadership team for meetings and presentations, and effective stewardship and partnership
● Lead development and management of our fundraising communications, including newsletters, annual reports, giving campaigns, presentations, and other materials, coordinating with other staff on communications as needed
Team and Collaboration
● Team Leadership: Potential to eventually manage a development staff member on projects, providing leadership, training, and guidance to ensure the effective execution of fundraising strategies and projects. Contribute to a welcoming workplace environment by leading all interactions in alignment with Loud Light’s organizational values.
● Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as operations, programs, and data to optimize outcomes and work closely with the leadership team to create effective and aligned strategies, messaging, and goals. Attend organizational events as needed, including retreats and relevant workshops, and regularly engage in professional development opportunities.
● Project Management: Maintain project schedules, track progress, and identify potential roadblocks in campaign execution. Conduct regular status meetings and progress reviews to ensure project milestones are achieved and that stakeholders are informed
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
A minimum of 5 years professional experience including at least 3 years of relevant development experience in grant management with a track record of effective grant and proposal writing.
Commitment to Loud Light’s mission and the organization’s values, goals and objectives, including voter registration, voter education, voting and civil rights advocacy, and get out the vote efforts centering young people.
Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with an ability to adjust tone and style as needed with attention to audience, accuracy, framing, and messaging. Strong communication skills, emotional responsibility, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable managing CRM databases, producing data-driven reporting and storytelling, systems-oriented, and highly organized to ensure strong compliance and targeted communications.
VAN/EveryAction proficiency strongly preferred.
Skill in building meaningful relationships, strengthening our network, and deepening our connections with partners, donors, and community members. Commitment to equity and effectiveness, and able to work in diverse communities.
Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation, including an ability to develop and manage complex systems for tracking, evaluating, and planning. Comfort navigating spreadsheets and databases, creating reports and tracking progress.
Strong solutions orientation, including proactive problem-solving, the ability to think ahead, troubleshoot potential problems, seek solutions, and help the team meet their goals, with thoughtful communication about issues as they arise.
Mindset of taking initiative, including developing skills, conducting research, and intentional learning to inform goals and plans. Strong applicants will have significant prioritization skills and an adaptable work style.
Commitment to the growth and development of self, team, and community. Strong applicants will be inquisitive, curious and open to feedback, direction, and collaboration.
Applications will be reviewed and candidates invited to interview on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If interested please apply as soon as possible. Not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We’d still love to see your application!
To Apply:
Send an email to hiring@loudlight.org stating your interest in the position with "Development Director Application" in the subject line. Please include your resume, cover letter, and at least two work samples (such as grant proposals, fundraising proposals, and reports) in pdf form. If applying via a job posting website, please still send an email and resume. Please note that applicants invited to interview should be prepared to share at least two references.
Loud Light is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, history with the criminal legal system, or veteran status.