Development Director

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Development Director is responsible for gathering financial and other material resources to support the Washington Urban Debate League (“WUDL”).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Expand the WUDL’s individual giving and major giving programs.
• Prepare grant applications, including to organizations in the D.C. area.
• Manage fundraising events, including annual fundraiser.
• Manage the WUDL’s donor database.
• Prepare communications strategies and materials related to fundraising.
• Work with WUDL Governing Board, Advisory Board, and other relevant stakeholders to support fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with WUDL programmatic events as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience working in the fundraising/development field in the non-profit sector or other related experience. Experience working with education-oriented non-profits or in the D.C. marketplace is appreciated but not required.
• Familiarity with database software such as Salesforce and Little Green Light.
• Superior written and oral skills; the ability to understand and convey with clarity, crispness, and elegance the mission of the WUDL to a wide variety of audiences; the ability to quickly compose clear and concise messages for public relations and community outreach purposes.
• A passion for urban education and building young voices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work environment is dynamic. It can include working in an office or coffee shop, writing grants and meeting with potential donors, hosting a fundraiser, or providing support to a programmatic event.
• This position will occasionally include work time in the evenings and weekends meeting with key stakeholders and meeting deadlines.
• Physical demands include working at the computer, carrying supplies (paper, printers, computer, t-shirts, food, etc.) for events, and local travel.

TO APPLY:

• Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to Tristan Morales at tristanmorales1@gmail.com.

The Washington Urban Debate League is an equal opportunity employer.