DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Development Director Full-Time Job Vacancy; Remote Multiple Locations Considered (DMV Area Preferred) Deadline: Monday, November 30
About the Role
Democracy for the Arab World Now (‘DAWN’) seeks a full-time Development Director to manage the organization’s fundraising efforts. The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and constituency-building strategy and spearhead the donor lifecycle—from identification and cultivation of potential funders to solicitation and stewardship; manages grant cycles, including drafting grant proposals and donor reports; oversees budgeting; and organizes special events. The position reports to DAWN's Executive Director and serves on DAWN’s Executive Team. The Development Director also plays a leadership role in operations, supervising an operations associate, who handles day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and audit preparation, and external consultants, and working with the Executive Director to manage human relations.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and constituency building strategy to grow revenues and diversify funding sources; Set clear fundraising goals and track our progress using key performance metrics. Identify potential funders, including institutions, foundations, and individuals, and network and cultivate contacts; Oversee support and community engagement; Support the Executive Director with the Board’s fundraising function; Draft grant proposals to potential funders, track and ensure compliance with grants received, and track and manage grant reporting, including drafting of financial and narrative reports; Organize our annual gala, including sponsorship appeals and ticket sales, and other fundraising events; Work with the Communications Director to design online fundraising campaigns. Oversee our donor database (CRM) and online giving tools to make sure they track donations smoothly and connect well with our accounting systems. Streamline workflows for prospect and pipeline management, data entry, gift and grant processing, and data logging; Oversee fundraising and other compliance requirements, such as managing state-by-state charitable solicitation registrations; Direct financial systems, including revenue and expenditure tracking, budgeting, and online banking infrastructure management; Supervise, support, and review the work of an Operations Associate, who focuses on maintaining rigid internal financial controls and preparing our annual external CPA audits and Form 990 filings; Support the Executive Director to manage human relations, including overseeing payroll, health insurance, and remote work guidelines and internal workflows to keep our multi-state team connected and organized; Perform other tasks as may be required. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least five years of experience with non-profit fundraising are required; the applicant should understand the nuances of fundraising; The ideal candidate will also have financial oversight and operations experience, although that is not required; A deep commitment to DAWN’s mission to promote human rights and democracy in the MENA region and to end US support for repressive regimes; Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a highly analytical and systems-driven approach; Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to articulate our mission to donors; Ability to handle multiple projects and work autonomously within a remote team environment; Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with DAWN employees as well as with others; Ability to think creatively, initiate projects, and follow through on plans; Track record supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of staff or consultants; Strong, practical knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO), banking platforms, financial transactions, compliance, and payroll systems is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reviewing financial records and ensuring data accuracy; Familiarity with standard nonprofit tools like CRMs, Gusto, or tools like Zeffy is a plus. Location & Benefits This is a full-time, fully remote position. We prefer candidates who live in or are willing to move to the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area, but we welcome applicants living anywhere in the U.S. DAWN offers a competitive salary of $95,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit the following required materials to [email protected] by Monday, November 30: Resume detailing your professional experience. Cover Letter explaining your interest in DAWN and your alignment with the role. A list of three professional references. Please use "Development Director Application" as the subject of your email. We will review only completed applications and contact only candidates advancing in the process. About DAWN Rooted in rights movements across the MENA region, DAWN seeks to end U.S. support for repressive regimes and break new ground in the fight against impunity. DAWN uses a complementary range of tools, from research and litigation to advocacy and policy development, operationalized to advance accountability, end complicity in repression, and realize the democratic aspirations of the people in the MENA region. DAWN is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.