About Empower Project
$144,000–$144,000 year
Remote
Job Summary
Senior Development Director leads design and execution of a high-impact fundraising strategy to meet ambitious financial goals. Oversees donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship across individuals, PACs, foundations, and institutional partners. Manages compliance with campaign finance laws and reporting; collaborates with leadership to position Empower Project as a trusted civic-engagement voice. Remote role with occasional travel; core hours Monday–Friday; supervision of 2–5 development staff; focus on strategic fundraising, donor relations, and revenue diversification. Proficiency with ActBlue and NGP VAN and experience in political/advocacy fundraising required.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in political or advocacy fundraising
- proven record of raising high seven-figure budgets
- deep knowledge of political fundraising tactics, donor relations, and compliance requirements
- lead complex development programs, including senior-level experience in material development, prospect research, proposal creation, donor solicitation, stewardship, and reporting
- experience managing a fundraising department and staff
- exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- proficient in fundraising platforms including ActBlue and NGP
- ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure campaign environment
- strong commitment to progressive values and political engagement
- outstanding interpersonal communication ability
- proven ability to manage your own tasks as well as those of your team
- strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- creative problem-solving capacity to lead a range of stakeholders in establishing a shared vision and executing it together
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in political or advocacy fundraising
- proven record of raising high seven-figure budgets
- deep knowledge of political fundraising tactics, donor relations, and compliance requirements
- lead complex development programs including senior-level experience in material development, prospect research, proposal creation, donor solicitation, stewardship, and reporting
- prior experience managing a fundraising department and staff
- exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- proficiency with fundraising platforms such as ActBlue and NGP
- ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure campaign environment
- commitment to progressive values and political engagement
- outstanding interpersonal communication ability
- ability to manage tasks for oneself and a team
- strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- creative problem-solving ability to lead stakeholders with a shared vision
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