Tight labor markets foster worker power, especially for the most marginalized workers. When employers have to compete for labor, workers can demand higher wages, better working conditions, and greater power in their workplaces. Tight labor markets lower racial disparities in unemployment rates, and increase employment options for people with disabilities. There’s a lot to like about tight labor markets, which is why Employ America (and our sister c4 organization, Employ America AF) is dedicated to promoting sustainably tighter labor markets through better fiscal and monetary policy, and through creative applications of existing authorities and powers in federal agencies.
Though we were only founded in 2019, we’ve racked up a lot of wins, and have earned media coverage for our ideas in publications like the New York Times, Bloomberg, Vox, the Washington Post, Politico, The Hill, the Atlantic, and many others. We’ve become a premier source on macroeconomic and industrial policy by delivering creative, pragmatic, and actionable analysis and solutions to media, regulatory agencies, and legislators.
As we enter the next phase of EA’s life, evolving from a scrappy startup to a trusted voice in macroeconomic policy, we seek a Development Manager to take ownership of the fundraising function, turning recent successes into a well-oiled fundraising machine.
We’re looking for an early- to mid-level nonprofit fundraising professional who is passionate about our mission, and can thrive in our unique culture. We anticipate the successful candidate having 1-5 years of nonprofit development experience.
Our most significant needs - and the focus of this role above all else - are the interrelated areas of systems, capacity expansion, and ownership, with the exact mix depending on the strengths and preferences of the hired candidate.
The ideal candidate will bring knowledge and experience from working within a well-developed nonprofit fundraising function and team, and is excited to take on the challenge of building from (almost) the ground up to create a robust development function. This is a great opportunity for an early or mid-career fundraiser who is ready for a big challenge, but not yet ready to take on senior-level roles (though we hope the hired candidate will thrive with us, and grow in title, pay, and responsibility over time).
Though we emphasize autonomy, you won’t be on your own - you’ll have support from our Program Manager Vikas Patel and our Operations Director Kim Stiens, and you’ll report directly to our ED Skanda Amarnath. You’ll be encouraged to ask lots of questions and claim time on the team’s calendars when you need it.
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Tight labor markets foster worker power, especially for the most marginalized workers. When employers have to compete for labor, workers can demand higher wages, better working conditions, and greater power in their workplaces. Tight labor…
Employ America offers excellent health benefits, with employee premium paid 100% and additional dependents 50%, with fully employer-funded vision and dental benefits, and a 4% employer-matched 401k. We have 13 company holidays, and “close” the office from Xmas Eve through New Years Day, in addition to our unlimited PTO policy.
Our most-loved benefit is our flexibility. We’re a fully remote organization, and give staff significant autonomy in their work and lives - we’re (mostly) happy to let you work when and where is best for you. Day-to-day, our staff freely schedule doctor’s appointments, therapy, workout time, and other commitments whenever it is best for their individual lives and work schedules.
Employ America offers excellent health benefits, with employee premium paid 100% and additional dependents 50%, with fully employer-funded vision and dental benefits, and a 4…
Please submit applications to Kim Stiens, Director of Operations & Culture, at https://employamerica.freshteam.com/jobs/dCPbJf7yGAEg/development-fundraising-manager-remote. While not required, we strongly encourage you to include a cover letter or other short bit of writing to describe why you’re interested in Employ America and what you think makes you a special candidate for this role.
All applications will be reviewed and responded to. Feel free to reach out to Kim@employamerica.org with any questions, or to request an update or expedited review of your application.
We will accept applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. After you apply, you should receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Our process typically includes a brief phone screening, an initial interview with Ops Director Kim Stiens, and an actual, paid work project (so both parties can get a real sense of what it’s like to work together). Before an offer is made you would also interview with our Executive Director Skanda Amarnath, and we typically schedule a full-staff video call so everyone has a chance to meet each other. Our process can take a long time, and we understand that talented candidates have many options, so we encourage candidates to let us know if there’s a deadline looming (like another offer on the table).
It is our intent to contact every candidate whether they are advanced or rejected; if you do not hear from us, please feel free to reach out for an update.
Employ America is a fully remote organization, and welcomes applicants from anywhere in the United States. At this time, we’re unable to hire outside of the United States, or sponsor visas.
Please submit applications to Kim Stiens, Director of Operations & Culture, at https://employamerica.freshteam.com/jobs/dCPbJf7yGAEg…