Position: Director of Development

Location: Washington, DC
Posted Date:  October 28, 2008
Closing Date: Open until filled

About the Center for Community Change

The Center for Community Change is a national social justice non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.  Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, we are one of the longest standing champions for low-income families and communities of color. Throughout our history, the Center has strengthened the leadership, voice and power of low-income communities nationwide to confront the vital issues of today and build the social movements of tomorrow. 

Our work has contributed to the creation of the food stamps program, the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act, the growth of community development corporations, and the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Today we are leading efforts to advance fair and humane immigration reform, increase voter participation in communities of color and develop the next generation of social justice organizers. The Center has brought the issues and values of low-income communities to the forefront of the political debate with presidential candidate forums in the 2004 and 2008 election cycles. For further information please visit our website at: www.communitychange.org.
 
Position Description: 

The Director of Development is a senior management position providing leadership and direction to CCC’s fundraising program. The Development Director is responsible for planning and implementing programs to raise an annual budget of $15 million. Working directly with the Executive Director, Managing Director and the Board of Directors, he/she is responsible for ensuring the long-range financial stability of CCC and the Campaign for Community Change, a 501 (C) 4 organization . The Development Director and all senior managers report to the Managing Director. The Development Director:

• Leads strategic fundraising planning efforts,
• Secures funds for the core operating budget, national programs and special projects,
• Supervises the development office staff and activities,
• Represents CCC with key external audiences
• Provides the Executive Director, Managing Director, senior program staff and the Board of Directors with the analyses, systems and support they need to participate effectively in fundraising and stewardship of funder relationships.

Principal Responsibilities: 

• With the Managing Director and senior staff members, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the annual operating budget needs.
• Design and implement fundraising strategies to support core operating expenses, national programs and special projects.
• Develop strategies for renewing and increasing revenue from national foundations and individual contributors, particularly major donors and family foundations.
• Coordinate efforts for the Center’s major 40th Anniversary fundraising campaign.
• Develop strategies to build the endowment and long-range financial stability of CCC.
• Supervise and support the development staff’s activities, including proposal-writing, donor stewardship and cultivation, prospect research, and the management of tracking and database systems including the Raisers Edge database.
• Support the fundraising activities of Board members and report on the status of national fundraising efforts.
• Provide leadership to staff and the board by taking responsibility for opening new doors to prospects and for bringing in some new and increased funding from current and new donors.
• Accompany the Executive Director and other staff on fundraising visits, as needed. Conduct fundraising visits on own, as appropriate. 
• Provide fundraising leadership and assistance to program staff and, as appropriate, to CCC’s constituent community-based organizations.
• Assist with the development of annual and program budgets and financial reports.
• Work with the Communications Department to ensure that development and communications functions are mutually reinforcing.
• In collaboration with the Communications Department, expand capacity for on-line fundraising, advocacy and membership acquisition.
• Work with development and program staff to develop a comprehensive array of written materials to support fundraising activities.
• Represent the organization with colleague organizations, foundations and funder-related trade groups, as appropriate.

 Qualifications:

• Significant experience, with measurable results, in planning and carrying out a   variety of fundraising strategies for national or regional nonprofit organizations.
• At least five years’ experience in leading outstanding fundraising departments or programs.
• Familiarity with raising funds from national and regional foundations, including  experience prospecting for and writing grant proposals.
• Brings some personal relationships with funders that have funded CCC, which may generate insider information to assist fundraising planning and some relationships with new donors who may be interested in contributing to CCC.
• Expertise in developing an individual contributions program, and experience in  cultivating and soliciting major individual gifts.
• An understanding of the universe of social justice foundations and individual contributors.
• Proven management ability in systems oversight.
• Entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and good networking skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to compose and edit new material quickly, in response to new opportunities.
• Ability to work productively in a demanding environment with diverse colleagues and constituent groups.
• Ability to galvanize, organize and coordinate staff, volunteers and Board members.
• Commitment to low-income constituencies and to the community-based organizations that represent them.

Salary & Benefits: CCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
               
Closing Date of Position: Open until filled.

How to apply: Please submit resume, a cover letter that includes salary expectations and at least two writing samples to:  

Center for Community Change
Human Resources
Re: Development Director
1536 U Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
(Fax) 202-387-4891
employment@communitychange.org