Director, Development, South Florida (Palm Beach)
PragerU is the world's leading conservative nonprofit that is focused on changing minds through the creative use of digital media. Taking full advantage of today's technology and social media, we educate millions of Americans and young people about the values that make America great.
The Director, Development will report directly to our Chief Advancement Officer, and also work extensively with our CEO and other key departments (marketing, production, administration). You must be comfortable/professional in working with high net worth individuals and motivated to show continual progress. Ideally, the role will be based in the West Palm Beach area as we need you to build, cultivate and grow strong donor relationships within that region primarily, and all of South Florida as a secondary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reaching out to new and existing donors alike in a variety of ways, with weekly goals for phone calls made, emails sent, appointments made, solicitations/asks
Wealth-screen existing online donors to identify high-capacity supporters, and prospect for potential new donors
Update records to ensure key donors are being stewarded and to maintain record of funds raised
Manage donor relationships at PragerU events, and represent PragerU at outside events
Document donor efforts in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
Craft proposals and presentations as needed
Liaise with in-house development team (data, events, other fundraisers)
Staying on top of fundraising trends and the nonprofit community
Requirements:
3-5 years experience in either non-profit fundraising and/or sales/business development highly preferred
Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions
Rooted in the principles of PragerU (Conservative values)
Experience with fundraising software CRM preferable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-Starter, highly ethical and well versed in our content, presenters, worldview
Superb written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Time management and flexibility with job duties
Must be able to travel ~10 to 20% of the time
Familiarity with digital ecosystem/social media channels
How to Apply
To apply, please first review our website at www.prageru.com. Please submit a resume and cover letter tocareers@prageru.com. In your cover letter, please include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to work at PragerU specifically.
What We Do
We make exceptional video content that advances Judeo-Christian values. We distribute that content through a sophisticated marketing strategy. By reaching millions of people every day, we educate, influence and change minds. To learn more about PragerU, visit http://prageru.com.
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