Job Openings with Deceleration
Deceleration is a growing/deepening nonprofit environmental justice media and organizing project rooted in San Antonio, Texas, and serving the world. Interested in joining us? Check for open positions below. Interested in volunteering or pitching us? Check in here.
Development Director
In partnership with the Executive and Managing Editors, the Development Director will spearhead development efforts as Deceleration continues to grow. A new position in the organization, the Development Director will have the opportunity to build the development role and strategy.
Responsibilities include:
Fundraising Strategy
- With editorial staff and community advisors, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals
- Conduct preliminary research on prospective funders
- Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, ad sponsors, and government agencies
- Complete interim and annual reports to funders
- Plan and execute special events and end of year campaigns that build reader support
- Track fundraising metrics and create reports as needed
Donor Relations
- Develop effective donor communications and marketing materials for use by editorial staff
- Manage the implementation of Donorbox and Patreon
- Process donations and prepare/send thank you letters and end of year communications
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with individual and regular donors
Required Qualifications:
- BA in Nonprofit Administration or related field (required), MA (a plus)
- 5+ years experience in development, with proven track record in grant writing, reader/individual donor campaigns, sponsorship, digital fundraising, and special events
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational and managerial skills, with experience managing other fundraising professionals and training editorial staff in best fundraising practices
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with editorial staff, community advisors, and a diverse community of readers
- Knowledge of Donorbox, Patreon, and other fundraising software and online platforms
- Familiarity with media landscape/organizations
- Familiarity with and commitment to grassroots environmental/social justice movement work
Email resume and letter of interest to editor@deceleration.news.
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