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Deputy Director of Development at Promise Venture Studio Washington DC Jobs in Washington, USA at Axis Talent Partners
Position: Deputy Director of Development at Promise Venture Studio at Axis Talent Partners Washington DC
deputy director of development at promise venture studio job at axis talent partners. Washington dc.
note: we encourage applicants to submit their applications by july 1st. While this is an open rolling application process, candidates who submit before this date are likely to be in the first round of reviews by the search committee. about the opportunity
promise venture studio (promise) seeks a deputy director of development to join its dynamic, mission-driven, and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced development professional to support and implement strategic fundraising initiatives in partnership with senior leaders at an innovative, high-impact organization. The incoming director of development will join us at an exciting moment of inflection and growth, as promise embarks on our next strategic plan, with ambitious fundraising targets that include doubling our budget (to $10m+/year) to meet our impact goals in the next three years.
reporting to the director of strategic partnerships, and in regular coordination with the managing partner, the deputy director of development will play a key role in building upon and expanding the development function, helping secure resources to sustain and grow the organization’s impact, steward donor and funder relationships, and support the continued development of internal fundraising capacity. This individual will work cross-functionally to ensure promise’s fundraising efforts are aligned with its mission of supporting innovators and accelerating innovations for equity in early childhood development.
* link to the full job description and additional notes on promise’s impact, here
key areas of responsibility & aligned qualifications fundraising strategy & execution
- collaborate cross-functionally to co-create and implement a comprehensive development strategy with an emphasis on institutional and individual donors, aligned with promise’s long-term financial sustainability, mission goals, and updated strategic plan.
- manage and deepen relationships with core philanthropic partners, particularly our long term institutional donors, supporting stewardship and engagement efforts.
- partner with the director of strategic partnerships and the managing partner to support the expansion of high net worth donor cultivation, local and corporate philanthropy partnerships, and other revenue streams.
- identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors.
- leveraging prior experience, tap into funding and partnership networks that are new to promise, and elevate the organization’s work to create new opportunities.
- prepare proposals, reports, and stewardship materials to communicate the organization’s impact and funding needs.
key qualifications:
- demonstrated success tenaciously seeking and securing significant funding from diverse sources (e.g., institutional foundation grants, family foundation grants, high net worth individual donors, corporate partnerships), with a track record of connecting donor values to organizational mission and impact.
- experience managing or supporting fundraising campaigns, systems, and teams.
- strong understanding of revenue diversification and strategic fundraising planning.
- deep resonance with promise’s jedi commitments and a values-centered approach to leadership and fundraising, and demonstrable personal and professional alignment with promise’s core values.
- thoughtful and self-aware, with a demonstrated ability to align fundraising strategy with equity principles.
donor engagement & relationship management
- serve as a key relationship manager for a portfolio of funders and donors, ensuring personalized and strategic communication.
- ensure timely and tailored follow-up and communication with donors and prospects.
- design and coordinate donor engagement opportunities such as events, briefings, and recognition touchpoints.
- develop and maintain systems for donor outreach, stewardship, and reporting.
key qualifications:
- outstanding relationship management skills with a record of building trust and securing support from donors and stakeholders.
- proven ability to authentically build and steward long-term donor and partner relationships.
- proficiency…
Title: Deputy Director of Development at Promise Venture Studio Washington DC
Company: Axis Talent Partners
Location: Washington, USA
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