VP of Development
VP of Development
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USD 175000 - 195000
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Job Description
Job description
About CDI
The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. We work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing curricular programming for students professional development for faculty and staff and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change. CDI was co-founded by psychologist Jonathan Haidt the bestselling author of The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation.
Summary
CDI is seeking a strategic entrepreneurial leader to serve as our Vice President of Development. Reporting to the Co-Founder and Executive Director the VP will lead the organizations development strategy and will oversee all aspects of philanthropic revenueincluding major donors foundations and regional funders.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role. The VP will build and drive a comprehensive development function from the ground up: cultivating their own portfolio closing significant gifts developing systems and materials and laying the foundation for future team growth. The ideal candidate brings 1012 years of fundraising experience a track record of securing major gifts and the mindset of a builder who moves fast brings fresh ideas and leads with clarity and confidence.
Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy
Lead CDIs fundraising strategy with accountability for setting and achieving ambitious sustainable philanthropic revenue goals in partnership with the Executive Director
Work closely with the Growth Team to identify and match funders to aligned programmatic and institutional opportunities
Design and lead thoughtful engagementupdates convenings and learning opportunitiesthat effectively leverages CDI team members
Represent CDI externally at donor meetings conferences and events
Relationship Management
Identify manage and grow a portfolio of institutional and high-net-worth donorsdriving cultivation solicitation and stewardship
Strategically direct the Executive Directors involvement with funders for greatest impact
Grants & Fundraising Communications
Lead development and submission of compelling grant proposals reports and donor materials
Maintain and refine core assetscase studies pitch decks templates and messaging
Ensure all deliverables reflect CDIs voice strategy and impact
Systems & Operations
Build and manage HubSpot and development systems for accurate data pipeline tracking and reporting
Oversee grant tracking deadlines and donor relationship milestones
Partner with Finance on forecasting and philanthropic reporting
Develop scalable infrastructureworkflows tools and documentationto support growth
Define and execute short- and long-term staffing strategy for the development function in collaboration with Operations
Job requirements
About You
1012 years of fundraising experience including at least 3 in a leadership role shaping and executing development strategy
Experience in higher education academia or a field related to pluralism dialogue or bridging divides
Proven track record securing six- and seven-figure gifts from both foundations and individuals
Skilled relationship-builder who earns trust with individuals across the ideological spectrum
Strategic and entrepreneurialyou bring vision take initiative and generate ideas that move fundraising forward
Strong communicator who translates complex work into compelling narratives and cases for support
Equally comfortable zooming out and diving inable to manage a portfolio write proposals run systems and drive strategy
Exceptionally organized and self-motivatedyou keep details tight systems running and work moving without hand-holding
Deeply aligned with CDIs mission and excited to help bridge divides and promote constructive dialogue
Benefits
Compensation $175000 - $195000
A Mission-Driven Culture we practice what we preach so our work culture is characterized by intellectual humility continuous improvement and open-mindedness.
Remote-First CDI was founded as a remote-first organization and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances.
Unlimited PTO as well as 13 company holidays.
Remote Work Support up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks chairs or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses.
Other Benefits employer-supported health vision and dental plans subsidized parental leave 3% 401k match short- and long-term disability insurance life and AD&D insurance $1000 annual professional development budget.
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Employment Type
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