Fund Development Specialist

Charitable nonprofits improve our lives, add vitality to our communities, contribute to our local and national economies, and enhance the health of our democracy. The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) is the largest network of nonprofits in North America. We connect, champion, and inform organizations across the country to score big wins for nonprofits and the communities they serve. Working with our core network and other collaborative partners, we get things done. We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and detail-oriented Fund Development Specialist to join our collective efforts to create a connected and powerful nonprofit community that has what it needs to champion the public good.

The Fund Development Specialist will support NCN’s resource development efforts by maintaining efficient systems, helping to expand earned revenue opportunities, deepen relationships, and identify potential new supporters for NCN’s work.

We Are:

• The trusted go-to experts for and about nonprofits, providing practical information that nonprofits use to operate more effectively, efficiently, and ethically, bringing attention to issues affecting the work of nonprofits, and illuminating how they contribute to a strong culture and a healthy civil society.
• A robust network that connects and strengthens nonprofits across the country so they can identify shared challenges, develop winning strategies, and amplify their voices to produce solutions that improve lives and enrich communities.
• A powerful advocate at the federal, state, and local levels, delivering policy analysis and effective strategies to strengthen nonprofits and protect their missions.
• Driven by our core values, including centering equity in all our work.
• Growing our team and looking for someone like you to join us.

You Are:

• Passionate about the work of nonprofits and those they serve
• Resourceful, innovative, and proactive
• Process-oriented, thorough, and detail-oriented
• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Someone with a highly entrepreneurial spirit

Essential Details:

• Compensation: Salary range of $68,000 - $85,000, plus the generous benefits described below. This is a salaried, exempt position with an intended duration of two years.
• Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• Reports to: Chief Operating Officer, and works in close collaboration with the Fund Development Manager
• Location: Our office is in Washington, D.C. and a local candidate is highly preferred, with the expectation of at least two days in-office per week.

What You’ll Do:

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient systems and processes for fundraising operations, including database management, file organization, and information flow.
• Manage and maintain the donor database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Track and analyze key donor metrics and generate donor reports to track fundraising progress.
• Track key organizational metrics and testimonials.

FUNDRAISING STRATEGY SUPPORT AND PROSPECT RESEARCH

• Assist in developing specific and measurable quarterly goals that align with and support the overarching annual fundraising strategy.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and donors.
• Develop prospect profiles to inform cultivation strategies.

EARNED REVENUE MANAGEMENT

• Assist in managing relationships with advertisers and sponsors to maximize earned revenue, including outreach to potential new clients.
• Oversee tracking of advertising calendar and contract fulfillment.
• Strategize and operationalize new earned revenue opportunities.

DONOR RELATIONS & STEWARDSHIP

• Support funder and donor stewardship efforts to cultivate and strengthen relationships.
• Create and distribute donor acknowledgement letters.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

What You’ll Need:

We recognize that an individual's lived experience is a valued skillset, and that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. When reviewing applications, we take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. That said, we are most likely to be interested in applicants who can demonstrate the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 2-4 years of professional success in a relevant role, such as development operations, fundraising support, earned revenue development, or related.
• Proficiency with CRMs and database management software, including data entry, data management, and report generation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain efficient systems and processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially writing and listening.
• Familiarity with fundraising principles and practices, including donor and business partner stewardship.
• Natural and unqualified commitment to earning, maintaining, and building trust with people within and outside the organization.
• Commitment to equity as a personal and professional value.
• An enthusiastic team player who enjoys being part of a collaborative, collegial environment of dedicated and talented staff committed to shared success.
• Energetic, dependable, and exemplary.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to excel at multi-tasking and meeting deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
• Creative problem-solver with a steadfast work ethic, sense of purpose, and sense of humor.

Additional Desired Skills:

• Experience with working with networks, associations, or similar structures desired.
• Prior nonprofit experience is preferred, including familiarity with the sector's culture of high commitment and managing multiple deadlines.

What Else You Should Know:

We are driven by our values. These core values guide our actions as we unite and strengthen nonprofits across the country to improve lives and enrich communities: serving others by listening and leading; getting things done, together; earning trust in everything we do; centering equity in all our work; and honoring the nonprofit workforce.

We value our people. In honoring the nonprofit workforce, the National Council of Nonprofits believes in a healthy workplace and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. For this position, the salary range is $68,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health (with 100% of employee premiums covered, and 50% of dependent premiums), dental, vision, wellness, life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance; participation in 401k retirement plan with employer match; flexible spending accounts; paid annual and sick leave; monthly stipends for transportation and communications; and generous holiday schedule, as well as opportunities for professional development.

The National Council of Nonprofits is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both though our work and within our workforce. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving longstanding social and economic problems, and we aim to diversify the voices of our staff to best reflect the people and communities that nonprofits serve.

The National Council of Nonprofits is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, Indigenous people, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, people experiencing disabilities, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our office is conveniently located in downtown Washington, D.C., above Metro Center. Learn more about the National Council of Nonprofits at www.councilofnonprofits.org.