Managing Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships

POSITION OVERVIEW

DPA is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Managing Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships to design and execute a fundraising strategy that ensures organizational longevity and expands strategic opportunities with influential constituents, friends, and allies. This is a key role on DPA’s senior leadership team.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships will have two primary responsibilities:

• As a senior advisor to the Executive Director and leadership team, identify, develop, and drive new initiatives, projects, and partnerships that are critical to the intersectionality of DPA’s work 
• Provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and administration of all fundraising activities

The ideal candidate will be creative and analytical, collaborate well with a passionate and fun staff, and be adept at building relationships with a diversity of stakeholders, including leaders in philanthropy and partners in the movement. A strong manager of people and systems, they will lead a Development team of five in achieving annual revenue goals of $12-$15 million annually.

They will have a deep commitment to ending the drug war, advancing racial equity, and treating people who use drugs with respect and dignity. They will also have an in-depth understanding of philanthropy, social justice, criminal legal reform, health, advocacy, and/or politics.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to establish fundraising goals, set strategic priorities, advise on program development, and formulate annual budgets
• Advise the Executive Director and leadership team on organizational strategy and partnerships with organizations in and beyond the drug policy reform movement to expand our reach and impact.
• Cultivate relationships with individual and institutional donors and prospects. Solicit major gifts. Steward long-term relationships with DPA’s growing network of funders
• Develop the fundraising potential of an active and energized Board of Directors
• Manage a team of four other development professionals. Provide guidance, direction, and motivation. Ensure strong internal communication and coordination. Evaluate development staff performance and offer opportunities for professional growth
• Partner with Communications & Marketing to ensure message consistency and use of proprietary communication channels for fundraising purposes
• Collaborate with Finance to develop annual budgets and three-year fundraising projections. Generate quarterly financial reports to senior leadership, the Board, and staff
• Stay abreast of political and philanthropic trends and ensure that Board and staff are informed of changes in laws and other trends that might impact DPA’s strategic partnerships and influence

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience in nonprofit management, preferably with political systems, fundraising, electoral, and/or legislative campaigns
• Commitment to DPA’s mission and understanding of the organization’s policy issues and political landscape
• A persuasive communicator. Ability to persuade and influence others around ideas, decisions, and financial support in individual and group settings
• Proven commitment to diversity across all lines of difference
• Experience managing teams and programs, including creating and building successful fundraising campaigns
• Clear understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal issues and structures
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various constituencies, including allied organizations, active board members, and leaders in philanthropy
• Well-developed writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to travel a minimum of 10%

Please apply through this link:  https://drugpolicy.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=115&source=other