Director of Development

Director Of Development

About New America : New America is a think tank and civic enterprise committed to renewing American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the Digital Age. We generate big ideas, bridge the gap between technology and policy, and curate broad public conversation. Structurally, we combine the best of a policy research institute, technology laboratory, public forum, media platform, and a venture capital fund for ideas. We are a distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists who believe deeply in the possibility of American renewal. Located in Washington, DC, New America currently has over 150 staff members and fellows.

About Development at New America : The Development Department works with New America leadership and programs to ensure the organization's long-term sustainability. Our team stewards and collaborates with the organization's Board, partners, councils, and circles of donors, who represent an active and intergenerational group of private sector and philanthropic leaders who guide the organization forward on many initiatives.

Primary Function : The Director of Development is responsible for growing New America's fundraising efforts, including corporate, foundation, and individual partnerships. Reporting to the VP for Development & Partnerships and working closely with the Co-Director of Development, they oversee fundraising strategies, manage development staff, and provide guidance to program staff. This role plays a central part in increasing revenue to support our priorities and collaborates with the organization's leadership team.

Responsibilities :

Fundraising and Portfolio Management :

• Support the VP of Development & Partnerships and Co-Director of Development in developing and executing ambitious but achievable, annual, and long-term corporate, individual, and foundation giving plans across the organization.
• Prospect, manage, and grow corporate foundation portfolio and select high-level institutional foundation relationships with an annual individual fundraising goal of $1M.
• Grow portfolio by prospecting at networking events, public-facing organization-led events, conferences, meetings with funders and prospects, and by serving as a spokesperson on behalf of the organization. Develop strategies for top funders and establish measurable goals and objectives to meet organizational goals in cooperation with senior leadership.

Management and Development Team :

Partner with the Executive Office, Senior Leadership and Board of Directors :

Partner with Programs :

Administrative :

Qualifications :

Skills and Competencies :

Compensation and Benefits : This is a full-time role with benefits. The annual salary will be between $133,000 and $150,000, depending on experience. New America offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health care, dental, and vision coverage; a generous retirement plan; paid time off; observes all federal holidays; and an office-wide closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Location : This is a hybrid position with presence in a physical New America Washington, DC office environment approximately 2-3 days per week.

Travel : Willingness to travel. Some travel to HUB or other locations and occasional international travel may be required.

Application Process : Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

No phone calls or emails will be answered

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Work Environment :

Originality and Transparency : At New America, we value authentic voices and intellectual property rights. All application materials, including cover letters, writing samples, and any other submissions, must be solely your own original work. The use of AI text generation tools like ChatGPT, language models, or other artificial intelligence writing assistants is strictly prohibited for any part of your job application. Submissions found to contain AI-generated content will be immediately disqualified from consideration. Applicants have a responsibility to be fully transparent about authorship and any tools or resources utilized. We celebrate human ingenuity and want to hear your genuine thoughts and experiences

New America is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees, and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.