The Center for American Ideas “Center” is dedicated to educating federal and state elected officials as well as the general public about ideas that advance and enhance prosperity through personal empowerment and limited government.
The Center is organized under section 501 (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Center is aligned with the American Excellence Foundation “Foundation” which is organized and operated under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Position Scope and Responsibilities
The Development Director is a senior-level position that oversees the vision, strategies and implementation of the fundraising program for the Center and Foundation. The Development Director directs a team of fundraising professionals and supports a broader fundraising team of the organizations’ leadership, board members, consultants and investors.
The Development Director should have extensive experience with individual, foundational, non-profit organization, corporate, and digital fundraising programs. The Development Director must be able to set and meet annual fundraising objectives while also innovating new creative and aggressive approaches to growing the budget year to year. This position is responsible for the overall management of all fundraising programs and meeting the team’s fundraising goals. Primary responsibilities include membership building, major donor cultivation, current donor communication and retention, donor data management and analysis.
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Working Conditions
The Development Director is a full-time, in-person position based at the Center for American Ideas headquarters in Arlington Virginia. The organization has value-based culture centered on commitment to the mission, positive attitudes, inclusiveness, goals and rewards for the employees. This position requires a high level of teamwork and collaboration, yet also requires significant autonomy. Due to funding and event cycles, programs, special events, and external relations often out of the area, there is a requirement for the Development Director to work irregular, and sometimes longer, hours.
The anticipated compensation range for this position has a competitive base salary with a bonus structure. Employee benefits include health insurance and other benefits; 12 days annual leave (vacation) per year; 12 sick days per year and scholarships for continuing education
Application Procedures
Review of complete applications will begin immediately and candidate materials received by August 10, 2022 will be assured of full consideration. Confidential inquiries may be directed to the Executive Director, Jessica Curtis, at Jcurtis@ideachampions.us
The Center and the Foundation are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. Neither organization discriminates on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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