Organization Overview
Democracy NC works to strengthen democratic structures, build power in disenfranchised communities, and inspire confidence in a transformed political process that works for all. Through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, research, and strategic communications, we aim to protect and advance voting access and ensure fair representation. Notably, we seek to increase the participation of those historically underrepresented in the political process, especially people of color. We work closely with a coalition of reform-minded local, state, and national partners to achieve the policy outcomes and grassroots participation necessary for a just and equitable society. We believe that democracy is possible and worth the work.
Position Overview
The Development Manager is responsible for cultivating and soliciting major gifts, managing the organization’s giving programs, implementing a dynamic fundraising strategy, researching new prospective donors, and supporting the organization in its mission to advocate for the voters of North Carolina. This person will be tasked with managing a portfolio of existing and prospective donors, with a focus on major gifts.
The Development Manager reports to the Development Director. The position is based in Morrisville, NC.
Responsibilities
Major Donor Cultivation & Solicitation
• Advance high-level relationships with major donors, funders, and stakeholders.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward large gifts ($1,000 - $2,499).
• Prepare online and direct mail appeals, including informational materials needed to secure large gifts.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to reach individual giving and grant funding goals.
Giving Program Management
• Support Democracy NC’s giving programs, including: annual campaigns, sustaining commitments, major donor programs, and legacy gifts.
• Manage organization’s online fundraising operation and track gifts through the donor database.
• Oversee organizational fundraising reporting infrastructure and produce regular reports.
• Coordinate individual gift acknowledgements and measure the overall success of giving programs.
Fundraising Strategy, Research & Outreach.
• Research prospective donors and implement sustainable ways to increase overall funding.
• Provide critical information and regular updates to donors and stakeholders.
• Diversify the organization’s grassroots donorbase and convert first-time and lapsed donors.
• Implement internal department goals, objectives, and strategies.
Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years experience planning and leading nonprofit development efforts (preferably with advocacy-oriented organizations with budgets of $2 million or more.)
• Strong record of cultivating, soliciting, and obtaining major gifts from a diverse donor base.
• Experience engaging donors at all giving-levels and building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• Commitment to Democracy NC’s mission and values, including race and gender equity in the workplace; ability and willingness to work with diverse groups, including low-income North Carolinians, people of color, and residents of varying political ideologies; in both rural and urban environments.
Preferred Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to communicate the organization's mission and programs to donors and targeted audiences.
• Experience working with a team to plan and achieve shared goals.
• Ability to convey complex ideas through concise and compelling fundraising communications.
• Experience managing multiple projects at once and working well under pressure.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.
• Ability to travel and work some evenings and weekends.