Grant & Fundraiser Director

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Grand & Fundraiser Director :

About Freedom Project : Freedom Project works alongside the community to dismantle mass incarceration and heal from its traumatic effects.

We are FROM and directed BY the community we seek to serve, centering those most marginalized from the Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color.

Freedom Project strives to create a progressive, non-hierarchical, collaborative work environment when possible, understanding that there might be some hierarchies and duties / responsibilities at times.

Job Description : The Development Director will plan and implement a development and fundraising program to provide for the short- and long-term needs of the organization.

This includes both grant writing and research, as well as the development of a robust fundraising plan to target private donors and foundations.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Works with the team to determine programmatic priorities and seeks funding in alignment with organizational work.
• Works in collaboration (depending on team capacity) with the team to develop language for grant proposals, case booklets, and donor communications.
• Set annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term goals alongside the administrative and financial team.
• Establishes fundraising objectives for the organization, setting one-year, five-year, and longer-term goals.
• Maintains a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous donors and the public.
• Researches potential sources of, and applies for, grants and public funding.
• Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
• Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the purposes of the organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Prepare and present reports on progress toward fundraising goals.
• Plan and execute special events.
• Generate donor communications, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Help plan community events.

Ideally :

Justice-impacted people, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and diverse applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements :

• Previous experience writing grants or developing fundraising plans.
• Applicants must have a deep understanding of racial equity.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

The above responsibilities are an overview and do not encompass all of what Freedom Project might require from you. Duties will expand as time goes on.

Freedom Project welcomes individuals with a growth mindset to our team and, in return, offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including paid annual leave and sick time, medical, and dental insurance.

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