Development Coordinator/Manager

Who we are:

The LoveYourBrain Foundation is a US-based nonprofit that improves the quality of life of people affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI). Since 2014, we’ve been pioneering the use of yoga and mindfulness for healing after TBI (including concussion), advancing the science behind its benefits, and re-imagining how people can actively participate in improving their quality of life. This is an exciting time for our organization - 2024 is our 10-year anniversary, and our Executive Director was recently recognized as a Top Ten CNN Hero (see video segment here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/10/us/yoga-meditation-retreat-traumatic-brain-injury-cnnheroes/index.html ). Our comprehensive model of care is growing, and continues to be available at no-cost because of our fundraising efforts.

About our team: 

We are a growing, deeply passionate team that represents both lived and learned experiences of brain injury. We share core values (be curious, be real, be compassionate, be fun, be inclusive) and see our work as an extension of who we are, how we want to live, and as a catalyst for our growth as humans. 

Growth mindset:

A growth mindset thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of lack but as a springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities. Not only are people not discouraged by failure, but they don’t actually see themselves as failing in those situations — they see themselves as learning. People have a passion for learning rather than a hunger for approval. Because adversity is so present for our community, a growth mindset is the foundation of the LoveYourBrain team culture.

About the Role:

The Development Coordinator or Manager (depending on experience) plays a crucial role in meeting our annual fundraising goals, which leads to more impact and support for the brain injury community around the world. This requires a combination of project management and relationship building - you’ll be responsible for all administrative, operational, and logistical support, and charged with building authentic and compassionate relationships with our fundraisers, donors, and stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in all fundraising efforts aligned with our strategic priorities: foundation grants, major donor stewardship, events and campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, our online storefront, and more. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, flexible, personable, self-motivated, and ready to grow and evolve with our organization. 

LoveYourBrain believes that TBI, caregiving, and the intersections where our organization works - namely within healthcare, yoga, and wellness spaces - disproportionality impact the most marginalized in our society, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, non-binary people, people living with disabilities, people with intersecting identities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities. We believe these communities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. 

What we’re looking for in you:

• Have previous development and fundraising experience with an excitement to apply your best practices and develop new ideas
• Strong qualitative skills, emotional intelligence and compassion. 
• Must have ability to work with common CRM and donation processing systems (Salesforce, Classy experience is a plus)
• Strong written skills with the ability to adapt to LoveYourBrain’s tone and voice through concise and effective donor communications
• You learn and think fast. Most importantly, you ask questions and are open to feedback.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising/development. Experience with entrepreneurial or national nonprofits is a plus. 
• Must be able to thrive with a small team, take initiative, and be comfortable leading and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Strong collaborative hygiene as part of a fully remote team. We place high value on: diversity, time integrity, respect, honesty, and humility.
• Passionate about brain health and living well.
• Genuine curiosity.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Your location:

MidWest - East Coast preferred, aligned with the bulk of our team and our standard working hours. 

Physical requirements/Work environment:

• Travel in the US  (by air and car) (must have license)
• Drive a car (rarely)
• Ability to effectively work remotely 
• Ability to work on a computer for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to talk over the phone or video conferencing (multiple times a day)
• Ability to work over weekends (occasionally)

LoveYourBrain is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment  process, please email us at laurel@loveyourbrain.com and let us know. LoveYourBrain is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

We provide the following benefits for full-time employee positions:

• Health insurance coverage for 100% of BCBS VT Bronze level or a pre-tax stipend
• Delta Dental insurance (basic plan)
• 19 days PTO (longer based on duration at LYB) + 7 days sick/personal + 9 Federal Holidays
• 12 weeks fully paid leave for person giving birth/primary caregiver and 4 weeks fully paid for secondary caregiver
• Summer hours – half days on Fridays in July and August
• And more!

Please submit to Laurel Crosby, Director of Development, at laurel@loveyourbrain.com:

1. A cover letter that directly addresses: 1) how you meet the selection criteria and 2) motivations for applying to this position
2. Resume or CV
3. Development writing sample (ie: donor email, invitation to give) under 200 words. 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis. Potential candidates will be offered a formal interview via videoconference with key LoveYourBrain staff and then a subsequent interview with the Executive Director. Due to high interest in our careers, only potential candidates will be contacted.