Director of Development

Rodel Institute

Director of Development

Title: Director of Development

Position Location: Remote with periodic travel

FLSA Status: Exempt

About this Opportunity

The Rodel Institute is hiring its inaugural Director of Development. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious fundraising professional to develop and implement a development strategy for a nimble, inspiring, high-impact nonprofit organization.

About Rodel

The Rodel Institute (Rodel) is an independent nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening American democracy and improving the quality of public leadership in the United States. A nonpartisan center for leadership and intellectual growth, Rodel helps America’s most promising leaders reach their full potential as public servants, deepen their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, and work together to address some of our nation’s most important domestic and international challenges. The Institute’s four prestigious fellowship programs convene diverse leaders from across the political, legal, and policy spectrum in an effort to find common ground, build relationships, and encourage the understanding and cooperation needed to move our nation forward.

Rodel’s four fellowship programs include the Rodel Fellowship, Rodel Judicial Fellowship, Federal Executive Fellowship, and Rodel America. The Institute is also home to the Edwards Book Award, an annual prize awarded to a book making an outstanding contribution to the understanding and practice of democracy and American politics.

The Institute is a young organization with well-established roots. The Rodel Fellowship was launched in 2005 as a program of the Aspen Institute. As part of our strategic expansion, the Institute became an independent, free-standing 501(c)(3) organization in 2022.

About You

You are an ambitious, dynamic self-starter with professional experience in development who is excited to design and implement a development strategy for a young, but very successful, nonprofit organization. You have a passion for American democracy, love to raise money to help achieve important goals, and want to work as part of a highly accomplished and professional team.

Responsibilities of this Position

The Director of Development will work closely with the President, Vice President, Board of Directors, and Senior Staff to:

• Design and implement a successful fundraising strategy
• Identify and build relationships with major donors
• Cultivate relations with foundation staff and write grant proposals
• Track donations, acknowledgements, and the development budget
• Prepare fundraising reports and presentations
• Develop external communications designed to support and expand fundraising

Requirements

• 4+ years of related experience in nonprofit development
• Ability to work in a virtual environment and thrive on a small team
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with website design, email newsletter platforms, CRM databases, and presentation software

Position Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000 to $130,000, depending on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching up to 12% of salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance equal to salary
• Paid time off (Four weeks plus ten holidays)
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote with periodic travel to see donors and foundations and to attend seminars.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nonprofit development: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote