Director of Development

The Role

As Director of Development for Analyst Institute, you’ll be a critical part of our leadership team, securing the resources necessary to sustain and grow our programmatic offerings, which today serve thousands of stakeholders across the country.

You will spearhead the organization’s efforts to raise $4 to 6 million annually, through a combination of major gifts from individual and institutional donors, and by engaging key external allies. You will guide Development staff and organizational leadership in a strategic approach to fundraising, supported by Analyst Institute’s robust project management and fundraising systems. This is a great opportunity to grow your understanding of, and network within, the campaign, civic engagement and pro-democracy ecosystems — and play a role in their success.

Qualifications

The following encompasses many of the skills and experiences we consider important for the Director of Development role, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

Experience & Background

• 5–8 years of frontline fundraising experience, including cultivating and maintaining high-capacity ($50,000+) individual and institutional donors across the private, political, nonprofit, and foundation sectors.
• Grant-writing and editing experience.
• Familiarity with compliance and IRS requirements for LLCs, 501(c)(4)s, 501(c)(3)s, and fiscal sponsors.
• Track the news, players, and trends in fundraising and philanthropy, as well as in the fields relevant to your organization’s work.
• Communicate diligently and clearly, with a high standard for quality in funder-facing written correspondence and materials, meetings with donors and prospects, and presentations.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with those of different backgrounds, skill sets, and expertise.

Core Skills & Abilities

• Can design and execute multi-year fundraising plans in collaboration with senior leadership and staff to meet annual revenue goals.
• Can shape long-term fundraising strategy by exploring new funding streams and diversifying revenue, ensuring sustainability for 2026 and beyond.
• Can partner with the Executive Director and Board to leverage networks and engage major donors.
• Can leverage the organization’s programs, staff expertise, and external partnerships to align with funder priorities, co-developing initiative-specific appeals.
• Can oversee fundraising systems and reporting, including database/CRM management, to ensure accurate pipeline tracking, forecasting, and donor stewardship.
• Can manage projects in a self-directed, detail-oriented, and proactive manner, even while juggling multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines.
• Can serve as an ambassador for Analyst Institute, representing the organization with donors and partners, and at key events.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience supervising development staff and shaping a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Experience working on civic engagement, political, or advocacy campaigns, or with fiscal sponsors.
• Exposure to Analyst Institute’s signature research and reports.
• Experience, in any field, translating quantitative, technical research for non-technical audiences.

Logistics

• Location: This is a remote position. Candidates must have a willingness to travel for Analyst Institute’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. and, as needed, for donor meetings and events.
• Job Classification: This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Start date: Within one month of an accepted offer, as mutually agreed upon. Likely January 2026.
• Compensation range: Salary commensurate with experience, from $125,000 to $154,000 annually.
• Benefits: These include 100% premium-covered health care and 99% covered dental and vision care, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, disability and life insurance, twelve weeks paid parental leave (including for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child), home office stipend, and professional development stipends for self-directed growth.
• For more information: See some of the reasons you may want to work here and visit our website for more information about the work we do.
• To apply: Click the link below to fill out an application.

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