Director of Development
About The Position
The Director of Development manages the day-to-day operations and staff of Young Americans for Liberty’s Development Department, supporting both Young Americans for Liberty and the Young Americans for Liberty Foundation. The role oversees fundraising processes, monitors donor portfolios, and uses data to identify opportunities for improvement. It also coordinates donor activity, meeting preparation, and follow-through with the CEO and COO. The Director is responsible for operational decisions, accountability, and keeping the department on track toward its goals; overall fundraising strategy remains with the CEO and COO. The position is fully remote within the U.S., with occasional travel of up to 15%, and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
Requirements
- Proven ability to coach employees, set high standards, and hold teams accountable for results.
- Experience coordinating complex projects, managing competing priorities, and improving organizational processes.
- Ability to use CRM systems, dashboards, and reporting to evaluate results and guide decisions.
- Confidence and judgment to work with senior leadership and ensure follow-through on commitments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with staff, executives, and donors.
- Strong commitment to YAL’s mission and principles.
- Ability to travel occasionally for organizational meetings and events.
- Direct fundraising experience is preferred; the organization is also interested in experienced operational leaders who understand nonprofit fundraising and have a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in major gifts fundraising, managing fundraising or sales teams, or overseeing donor moves management.
- Familiarity with HubSpot, iWave, or similar donor management systems.
- Experience using AI and other technology to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Development team, setting clear expectations and holding staff accountable.
- Coach and develop staff, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide feedback, and address performance gaps.
- Identify staffing needs and support hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
- Oversee daily fundraising activities, including outreach, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Lead moves management with staff, the CEO, and COO.
- Coordinate projects, deadlines, and cross-departmental work to ensure timely execution.
- Review donor portfolios to identify stalled opportunities, outreach gaps, and potential for increased giving.
- Coordinate meeting preparation, solicitation planning, and follow-up for the CEO and COO.
- Work with fundraisers to prioritize donor relationships and complete stewardship commitments.
- Establish and maintain fundraising metrics, dashboards, and reporting.
- Analyze donor activity, retention, pipeline health, and progress toward goals.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
- Oversee donor data accuracy and recommend changes based on trends.
Benefits
- Health coverage, including dental and vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible plans
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% match
- Generous paid time off, with unlimited PTO after the first year
- Professional development opportunities
- Performance-based bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
