We’re looking for our next Director of Development!
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Director of Development Position Summary
The Director of Development will work in close partnership with the President & CEO to actualize our strategic fundraising priorities and achieve our financial goals. The Director has oversight and responsibility for fundraising and related finance areas. This position is both strategic and tactical, as it is responsible for updating, managing, and executing the Council’s annual development plan. The ideal candidate has strong communication and collaboration skills that they bring to our team to effectively share our story with prospective and existing donors.
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, thoughtful self-starter who is committed to our mission and to a friendly, supportive, close-knit team environment. The Director will be responsible for all aspects of fundraising from individual donor cultivation to growing EITC partnerships to creating clear corporate engagement strategies. The position reports to and works closely with the President & CEO and partners across the full Council team and Board of Directors to promote an organizational culture of philanthropy.
Our first priority in hiring will be demonstrated success in growing organizational impact through fundraising efforts and aligning programming with financial goals. This role requires experience in and enthusiasm for threading the needle between development and financial management.
This position is a full-time, 40-hour per week job with the option for remote work. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000.
We value diverse lived experiences and perspectives and wish to continually cultivate a culture of belonging. BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
Qualifications & Skills
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you will help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
- Alignment with our core values
- Experience working in nonprofits and a track record of increasing philanthropic revenue
- Ability to simultaneously and successfully work on multiple projects with different deadlines, sharp eye for details and quality, strong communicator
- Experience collaborating across teams
- Genuine interest in global issues (e.g. diplomacy, human rights, climate, immigration)
- Familiarity with platforms to improve tracking, reporting, and internal communications – we use Google Workplace, Slack, Quickbooks and others, happy to provide training
- Reliable access to WiFi, phone, and transportation are required
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, & Belonging
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culture of inclusion that celebrates and recognizes the strength in our diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage applicants who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, or members of historically marginalized communities to apply.