About the Organization
Young Voices’ mission is to cultivate the next generation of thought leaders for liberty in policy, journalism, and academia. Founded in 2013, Young Voices serves as a copy editor, agent, and mentor to a roster of 100+ pro-liberty communicators through our cornerstone Contributor Program every year. Young Voices achieves a level of media output that surpasses organizations several times our size, placing 150+ media hits per month in print, radio, and TV. Our writers (whom we call “contributors”) make the principled case for liberty in mainstream and evolving media to millions of persuadable readers. Young Voices is also the host organization for the Dissident Project, a speakers bureau for U.S. immigrants who escaped tyranny to tell their stories before high school classrooms across the country. This past school year, Dissident held 50+ talks before 10,000+ students.
About the Role
Young Voices is seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and ensure the long-term sustainability of our mission. This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive development strategy that includes individual giving, major gifts, foundation support, donor communications, and stewardship. This is a unique opportunity for a self-driven, mission-aligned professional to make a significant impact in a growing nonprofit dedicated to promoting liberty through media.
This position is full-time and based in Washington, DC, with flexibility for remote work up to two days per week. Exceptional candidates may be considered for fully remote work outside of the DC area.
The Director of Development will report directly to the Executive Director and play a key leadership role in organizational planning and growth. This role will oversee two direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including annual giving, major donor cultivation, foundation grants, and planned giving.
- Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors, cultivating relationships through personalized communication, events, and regular engagement.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify funding opportunities and set short- and long-term revenue goals.
- Oversee the creation of compelling donor materials, including proposals, reports, newsletters, and appeals.
- Coordinate donor stewardship efforts, ensuring timely thank-yous, updates, and recognition of gifts.
- Research and pursue new grant opportunities; prepare and submit grant applications and reports.
- Maintain accurate records and reports using donor management software.
- Plan and execute donor events, both virtual and in-person, to deepen engagement and expand our supporter base.
- Represent Young Voices at development-related events, networking opportunities, and meetings with funders.
- Collaborate closely with communications and program staff to align fundraising messaging with organizational priorities and public-facing initiatives.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including demonstrated success with major gifts, grants, and individual giving campaigns. Relevant internship experience will be considered.
- Ability to travel, up to 15%.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling donor messaging.
- Experience using donor databases or CRM systems for tracking and strategy. (HubSpot experience is a plus.)
- Proven ability to build relationships with donors, stakeholders, and colleagues.
- Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Deep understanding and commitment to Young Voices’ mission and pro-liberty values.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
Compensation
- $70,000 – $80,000
- Full health coverage for the employee. (Dental & Vision not covered)
- WMATA DC Metro monthly benefits for a DC-based employee.
- 3% 401(k) match after one year of employment.
- Unlimited vacation/sick days – and yes, we mean it!
- Merit-based end-of-year bonuses.
How to Apply
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Young Voices’ mission and how you came to those beliefs.
- Salary requirements
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
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.
Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected]
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 free consulting and recruiting services to free-market think tanks, policy organizations, research centers, and capacity-building institutions dedicated to advancing the principles of limited government and free enterprise.
