Grant & Fundraiser Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $80,080

Grand & Fundraiser Dierctor :

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, newsletter, 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.