Description
Job Description
Rural West Project seeks a Deputy Development Director to develop and implement a scaled fundraising operation. The new staff member will join a small team of staff and consultants working to create a more civically engaged and prosperous western United States. The position will work with the Finance Director to develop and execute an overall fundraising plan for the Independents Project and other clients as assigned. This includes expanding to new prospects and strengthening relationships with existing investors.
About Rural West Project
The Rural West Project represents a multi-cycle, multi-modal series of programmatic investments in center-left power building across small-population states in the rural mountain west. It is predicated on the observation that the rural-urban divide has pro-Democracy advocates facing a generational minority in the US Senate and other key institutions. It is therefore a question of when not if Democracy proponents must collectively care about building power in rural states. The Rural West Project resources in-state leaders to develop multi-modal, multi-cycle plans that link talent development, big-tent coalition formation, and disruption of local election systems and electoral narratives.
Requirements
Responsibilities and Tasks
Identify, cultivate, and solicit new prospects of all levels to bring new funders to the program
Support Development Director
Work with the team to develop solicitation tactics, materials, and programming
Lead the planning of trips, the coordination of donor meetings and events, and other tactics necessary to meet fundraising goals.
Work with the Director to review revenue projections and goals
Work with state-based director and staff to coordinate in-region fundraising
Implement and manage donor stewardship programs
Willingness to travel throughout the year, up to 15%
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
At least 5 years of development experience;
Experience soliciting 5-6 figure contributions;
Proven track record managing donor, donor-advisor, and consultant relationships;
Fundraising on behalf of both political and non-profit 501 C4/3 organizations is strongly preferred;
Strong project management skills and experience managing up;
Experience working in issue campaigns, political campaigns, or non-profit operations.
Preference for candidates living in or with experience in one or more of the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Iowa, Oklahoma, or Wyoming.
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Enthusiasm for public policy and politics in the mountain west, and ability to operate professionally and with discretion.
How to Apply
If interested in this position, please send a resume detailing relevant experience to operations@ruralwestproject.org.
