About State Policy Network:
State Policy Network (SPN) is a national nonprofit organization pursuing a vision of an America where personal freedom, innovation, opportunity, and a more peaceful society help all Americans flourish. State Policy Network supports the growth of a collaborative and entrepreneurial Network of state-based think tanks and partners, working side-by-side with these leaders to catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state, anchored by high-performing independent think tanks.
About the Director of Foundation Strategy opening:
SPN is seeking a motivated and experienced fundraiser to join our Development team. This person will craft proposals and reports tailored to SPN’s foundation donors to connect the work we are doing to their philanthropic interests and will be a central driver of moves management and donor strategy for our foundation donors. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about developing tailored communications to foundation donors and who is dedicated to promoting a free and prosperous society.
This role reports to the Director of Foundation Relations and includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. SPN staff work remotely across the country, and this position is eligible to work from a virtual office anywhere in the United States.
Main Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy:
- Work with the Director of Foundation Relations to develop and implement a comprehensive foundation fundraising strategy that aligns with the SPN’s goals
- Develop comprehensive moves plans for foundation donor portfolio utilizing a mix of communications, events, and donor meetings to engage in a way that fits each donor’s needs and interests
- Manage ongoing communication and engagement with foundation partners, ensuring regular updates, reports, and stewardship activities
- Monitor progress towards fundraising goals and outcomes of donor interactions to regularly adjust strategies as necessary
- Provide input into the annual budgeting process, setting targets for foundation grants and revenue and identifying opportunities for deepening engagement with donors
Grant Writing, Proposal Development, and Reporting:
- Research and identify funding opportunities that align with our programs and projects
- Prepare and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports, highlighting the impact and outcomes of SPN’s work
- Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and deliverables
- Collaborate with program managers to gather information for grant proposals and reports
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in foundation fundraising or development, preferably in a non-profit or policy organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of successful grant writing and proposal development
- Strong understanding of donor interests and a toolkit for engaging foundation representatives around their goals and interests
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Commitment to and passion for free market principles and federalism
- Availability to travel quarterly for staff meetings, retreats, and SPN’s Annual Meeting
- Salesforce experience is preferred but not required
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Resume
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to SPN’s mission and how you came to those beliefs
- Compensation requirements
- Travel availability
- A writing sample of 3-5 pages
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.
