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Development Director – Idaho Freedom Foundation – Boise, ID

June 19, 2025

About the Organization

The Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 2009, our mission is to advance individual liberty, free-market principles, and limited government through research, education, and advocacy. We believe that Idaho can be a national model for conservative governance, and we work to make that vision a reality by holding lawmakers accountable, engaging citizens, and equipping leaders with the tools to defend freedom.

Our team is passionate, principled, and focused on delivering bold, transformational change—not just incremental reform. Whether through exposing government waste, promoting school choice, or advancing tax and regulatory reform, IFF remains a leading voice for liberty in the Gem State.

About the Role

IFF is seeking a dynamic and strategic Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts and expand our base of committed supporters. In this role, you’ll shape and execute strategies that drive high-impact donor engagement, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to defending liberty and advancing limited government in Idaho.

This role reports to the Vice President and also works closely with the President. This is a full-time, on-site position based in beautiful downtown Boise, offering a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package—including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan. The Director of Development will receive support for continued professional development through training, travel, and networking opportunities. This is a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment where your contributions will make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Relations & Fundraising Strategy

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, with emphasis on high-net-worth individuals.
  • Develop and implement a donor cultivation and solicitation calendar to increase engagement and giving.
  • Create and manage daily and weekly call lists for the President to maximize high-yield donor outreach.
  • Work with the President to craft compelling high-dollar fundraising pitches and planned giving appeals.

Communications & Creative Development

  • Write and edit a variety of fundraising materials including housemail, donor emails, prospecting copy, grant proposals, and stewardship letters.
  • Lead the development and execution of the annual end-of-year fundraising campaign and donor annual report.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and list brokers to manage direct mail and prospecting campaigns.

Event Planning & Execution

  • Plan and execute donor events, including intimate gatherings and large-scale fundraisers.
  • Use donor data to identify potential high-dollar attendees by region or interest area.

Data Management & Reporting

  • Run fundraising performance and donor activity reports using our donor database (Virtuous).
  • Maintain donor records, track giving trends, and manage campaign/mailing codes for segmentation and performance tracking.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on key metrics, new donor acquisition, and campaign outcomes.

Grants Management

  • Write and submit grant proposals and reports to foundation partners.
  • Track grant deadlines and collaborate with policy and communications teams to develop compelling cases for support.

Internal Collaboration

  • Lead weekly development team check-ins with the President to align on priorities and strategies.
  • Coordinate closely with communications, policy, and admin teams to ensure integrated development efforts.

Additional Duties

  • Support donor inquiries and stewardship communications.
  • Assist with ad-hoc editing and internal writing projects as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Vice President and Office Manager on scheduling donor travel and follow-up tracking.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development
  • Ability to travel 30-40%
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong sense of follow-through
  • Experience with CRM tools (Virtuous preferred) and fundraising analytics
  • Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and strong problem-solving skills
  • Alignment with and passion for the mission and values of the Idaho Freedom Foundation

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to IFF’s mission and how you came to those beliefs. Be sure to include at least one specific issue or policy area that resonates with you.
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

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.

Director of State Communications – Foundation for Excellence in Education – Virtual

June 17, 2025

About ExcelinEd:

Being a part of ExcelinEd means joining a high-performing and motivated team of education advocates with a shared belief that every child deserves a quality education. Team members are committed to our core values of service, integrity, collaboration, expertise and making a difference. Our organization sets big, hairy audacious goals and works tirelessly to support states in transforming education through student-centered policies that increase student learning, expand opportunity and ready students for college plus careers.

About the Director Position:

The Director of State Communications develops, directs and implements a comprehensive, multifaceted communications program to support ExcelinEd’s state initiatives, which includes developing communications strategies and tactics to support state policymakers and advocacy partners in advancing, adopting and implementing student-centered policies that transform education.

This role reports to the VP of Communications and can be executed virtually from anywhere within the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: [Read more…]

Director of Policy Communications – Foundation for Excellence in Education – Virtual

June 17, 2025

About ExcelinEd:

Being a part of ExcelinEd means joining a high-performing and motivated team of education advocates with a shared belief that every child deserves a quality education. Team members are committed to our core values of service, integrity, collaboration, expertise and making a difference. Our organization sets big, hairy audacious goals and works tirelessly to support states in transforming education through student-centered policies that increase student learning, expand opportunity and ready students for college plus careers.

About the Director Position:

The Director of Policy Communications develops, directs and implements a comprehensive and multi-faceted communications program to support and promote ExcelinEd’s policy agenda. This position collaborates with ExcelinEd’s policy experts to manage strategic and tactical communications and marketing plans that elevate the organization’s policy research, publications, tools and thought leadership initiatives. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering compelling messages that resonate with key audiences, including policymakers, donors and state and national partners.

This role reports to the VP of Communications and can be executed virtually from anywhere within the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  [Read more…]

Director of Development – Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies – Virtual 

June 17, 2025

The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) is hiring a Director of Development to help us defend freedom, liberty, and opportunity in America’s schools and workplaces.

About DFI
Based in Washington, DC, DFI is a nonprofit legal and policy advocacy organization focused on federal education, workforce, and civil rights issues. It was launched by two members of former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s leadership team in 2021. DFI envisions a republic where freedom and innovation flourish in our nation’s schools and workplaces, so that all Americans have equal opportunities to learn and work, liberated from undue regulatory burdens, bureaucracy, and discriminatory practices.

We strongly believe in the visionary principles articulated in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the great civil rights legislation of the twentieth century.  We affirm that all persons are born free and created equal with inalienable rights, that the central government should be limited to secure those rights, and that the Constitution and the nation’s laws are color blind. [Read more…]

Program Assistant – RJE Empowerment Foundation – Virtual

June 16, 2025

About RJE Empowerment Foundation

RJE Empowerment Foundation, the Emmet family’s newest private grantmaking foundation, is committed to the values of liberty and opportunity. The Foundation, at the direction of its Board, intends to support a variety of causes, including improving public policy, supporting liberty and opportunity for every American, improving mental health outcomes in communities, and increasing access to high-quality education for every child and family. The staff will have the opportunity to work closely with the Board to help shape and build a strategy and culture for the Foundation, which will be a significant philanthropic force. The staff consists of mission-driven, experienced team players who enjoy the process of building strategies, processes, teams, and cultures.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Vice President of Programs, the Program Assistant will help ensure that the Foundation’s grantmaking procedures and processes are consistently applied; provide administrative, research, and project management support; and offer technical assistance and support in maintaining electronic grant records. This is a fully remote position with minimal travel.

[Read more…]

Programs Associate – Foundation for Economic Education – Virtual

June 13, 2025

About FEE

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society.

Since its founding in 1946, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various high-impact programs, digital content, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and fosters a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.

For more detailed information, visit FEE’s About page.

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Claire runs the day-to-day operations of Talent Market, manages searches for clients, and oversees the organization’s fundraising communications, technology, administration, and cat-herding efforts…
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Talent Market’s mission is to promote liberty by providing talent for critical roles within the free-market nonprofit sector.

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. (We do not work with political organizations, organizations with mission statements that do not clearly advance free-market principles, organizations that focus on social issues, or organizations that have a focus outside of the United States. We are not a job board. ) 

Talent Market believes that the road to prosperity is paved with freedom and that the success of our movement hinges on the talent that will take us there.

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