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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Washington, DC | Full Time

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Development Director. This position is based in Washington, DC, but remote could be considered for the right candidate.

About IAVA
IAVA's mission is to connect, unite, and empower post-9/11 veterans. We are a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of the most recent generation of veterans. IAVA's work is designed to elevate post-9/11 veterans, shed light on their concerns, center their stories, and foster their leadership.

IAVA increases awareness in the media, on Capitol Hill, and among the public, leading the charge to change the landscape for veterans today. We represent the more than 3.5 million veterans who have served since 9/11. Though the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have ended, the repercussions of those wars on our servicemen and women have not. At a time when our veterans continue to lead and set an example of what it means to serve, IAVA works to ensure they have the infrastructure and support to navigate healthy, successful, and rewarding civilian lives.

Job Responsibilities

Donor Engagement and Stewardship:

• Manage CEO's call time targets to maximize donor interactions and support fundraising efforts.
• Oversee donor prospect research, maintain fundraising tracking systems, and coordinate special events and board meetings.
• Direct the creation of publications and materials to support fundraising initiatives.
• Manage IAVA's donor portfolio, including foundations, corporations, and major individual donors, by leading prospecting, cultivation, communications, and proposal/report writing efforts.
• Develop and implement strategies to nurture a robust donor pipeline, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance donor engagement and contributions.
• Plan and execute all aspects of IAVA's fundraising events, including messaging, programming, collateral creation, and post-event follow-ups.
• Collaborate with the CEO, development consultants, and team to implement a forward-thinking fundraising strategy aligned with IAVA's goals.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with high-impact funding sources, focusing on major gifts from individuals, private/family offices, corporations, and foundations.
• Foster a donor-centric culture, emphasizing gratitude and transparent communication to build trust and long-term partnerships.
• Work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and development team to align fundraising strategies and initiatives.
• Manage and mentor development staff, including the Deputy Development Director, Development Associate, and consultants, to ensure seamless execution of fundraising activities.
• Prepare and support the CEO for all development meetings, including in-person and virtual engagements with the support of the Deputy Development Director.

Grants Management and Compliance:

• Establish and oversee a grants monitoring system to track proposals, objectives, budgets, and expenses.
• Ensure accurate and timely grant reporting, meeting funder requirements and maintaining compliance with grant agreements.

Qualifications

• Be committed to IAVA's mission to fight for America's post-9/11 veterans and have 6-8 years of fundraising experience supporting nonprofit organizations, campaigns, and/or policy initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise in innovative fundraising strategies, current trends, and best practices
• Be a self-starter who is excited at the prospect of building-out development operations, enjoys achieving ambitious goals, and is a creative problem solver
• Be a collaborative team player with experience working across a team and managing fundraising staff
• Be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an understanding of issues facing veterans
• Have impeccable writing, editing, presentation, and oral communication skills
• Be a positive, mission-driven teammate who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Reporting: This position reports to the CEO

Start Date: Immediate

Location: This position is based in Washington, DC, but remote could be considered for the right candidate.

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Benefits: IAVA provides comprehensive health and dental coverage, access to vision benefits and a 403(b) retirement plan, in addition to three weeks paid vacation per year.

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to ...@iava.org, with “Development Director” in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your experience in fundraising could be applied to IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

IAVA is an equal-opportunity employer. Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts are highly encouraged to apply.