Fundraising Field Director - Chicago

Grassroots Team•Chicago, IL

2d•$20 - $26

About The Position

Grassroots Team is a leading progressive canvassing company dedicated to mobilizing millions of people and dollars for major organizations, including Amnesty International, Greenpeace USA, and Save The Children. Our work supports critical campaigns for childrens’, human, and animal rights, democracy, social, racial, and environmental justice. We specialize in community mobilization, public consciousness-raising, and fundraising in the fight for social justice. Grassroots Team is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, reflecting the incredible variety of grassroots canvassing nationwide. We are an equal-opportunity employer, actively seeking individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are seeking a dedicated individual with prior experience in canvassing and leadership to join us as a Fundraising Field Director. This role begins with an intensive and accelerated training journey within the Grassroots Team training program, starting on the ground. As a Field Director, in your training for the role, you will become an essential part of our team, acquiring core canvassing and training skills while working on our highest-priority, high-impact campaigns. Duration: The training period ranges from 6-12 weeks. Goal: Your primary objective will be to consistently surpass individual and team fundraising expectations. Placement: Final placement into a Field Director role is contingent upon achieving exceptionally high performance and demonstrating integrity throughout your personal and professional development.

Requirements

Preferably 1-3 years of fundraising/canvassing experience.
1-3 years of team leadership or management experience is required.
Willingness and ability to commit to a 6-12+ week training period.
Dedication to meeting and exceeding fundraising objectives; must be a consistently high performer.
Excellent verbal communication, outgoing nature, and social skills.
A strong work ethic and passion for progressive causes.
Is a driven self-starter with a positive mindset, motivating teams and the office with ease.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, walking and standing for 6+ hours per day in various terrain.
Goal-oriented, determined to succeed, and willing to take the necessary steps to build their office and the greater movement.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading diverse and inclusive teams of staff or volunteers is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead on the front lines of critical social change movements fighting for human rights and climate justice.
Contribute new ideas and test new methods for fundraising and mobilization.
Train staff using Grassroots Team’s program, leading by example in the office and field.
Develop the next generation of leaders to support and grow their team.
Train, develop, coach, and manage a team of high-performance, high-integrity canvassers, including new hires, experienced canvassers, Trainers, and Field Managers.
Collaborate with the Canvass Director to build a team of fundraising canvassers in line with organizational budget goals.
Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and campaign-focused atmosphere.
Work with the team in individual and group settings, focusing particularly on developing future leaders, and recommend promotions to the Canvass and Program Director.
Consistently communicate and maintain high performance and integrity standards.
Meet and exceed individual and team fundraising goals and expectations.
Field Directors serve as second-in-command to Canvass Directors in the office and organizational structure, reporting directly to the Canvass Director and/or Program Director.