[SPN-Discussion] Hiring: Director of Development for tech non-profit

[Michael Keating]

Hi Sustainability Practitioners,

My organization, OpenPlans, is hiring a Director of Development to work with
both major donors and foundations in support of our mission of creating
media and technology that make cities better places to live. I was hoping
that one of you, or someone you know, might be qualified to fill this
position.

We are a 50 person software and web media company headquartered in Soho and
have historically been supported by an individual donor with a passion for
technology, cities, and alternative transportation, as well as some grants
and earned revenue. The Director of Development will help us diversify that
base of support and must have demonstrated significant success in this
regard.

SPN members and their friends should feel free to contact me directly about
the position, which is pasted below.

Thanks for your help!

Michael Keating
Business Development Manager, OpenPlans
mkeating at openplans.org


http://openplans.org/jobs/current-openings/director-of-development/

Director of Development

OpenPlans is a ‘dot-org’, a non-profit that uses the Web to help cities work
better. We write open source software that liberates data and enables civic
participation, and we advocate for sensible transportation policy through
our Livable Streets Education Program (streetseducation.org) and popular
advocacy journalism sites likeStreetsblog.org  <http://www.streetsblog.org/>
and Streetfilms.org <http://www.streetfilms.org/>. Our 55-person staff
includes software developers, journalists, urban planning enthusiasts, and
open government advocates.

Historically, OpenPlans has been funded principally by our founder and by a
range of fee-based business activities. We are now seeking an experienced
Director of Development to help us diversify our funding base to include
philanthropic organizations. This position will be responsible for
developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivating major donors,
writing and tracking grants, and coordinating fundraising activities and
campaigns.

This is a tremendous opportunity for someone with a background in ‘venture
philanthropy,’ the combination of tech start-up environment with
mission-driven projects.
Responsibilities

   - Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for
   OpenPlans.
   - Manage the development and submission of funding requests. Project
   manage funding-cycle timelines, and ensure the successful conveyance of
   relevant deliverables (for example, regular reporting).
   - Cultivate individual and foundation donors, and conduct prospect
   research.
   - Working with our Controller, track revenues and analyze effectiveness
   of different fundraising approaches.
   - Develop a system for tracking program expenditures against funding
   sources, to ensure timely, consistent reporting.
   - Write grant applications for both governmental and foundation grants,
   and research new grant opportunities.
   - Work with program staff to ensure that grant objectives are being met.

Qualifications

   - Minimum of ten years experience working in fundraising and/or business
   development, with the majority of that experience in the non-profit sector.
   - Demonstrated success record in all key aspects of fundraising,
   including major gifts and foundation relations.
   - Extensive knowledge and professional contacts in philanthropic sector,
   including major donors and foundations. New York City-specific experience is
   particularly relevant.
   - Experience managing development initiatives from the ground-up. This
   position will be responsible for both the big-picture vision and the details
   of OpenPlans’ fundraising efforts.
   - Fluid communication, whether written, electronic, or in person.
   - A knack for building actionable relationships with a variety of
   personalities and experts.
   - A passion for progressive transportation policy and open government.
   - The ability to learn and adapt quickly, and comfort talking about
   technology and/or urban planning issues.

We Offer

OpenPlans invests in the best people and treats them right. We offer
competitive salaries and great benefits (all the basics, plus five weeks of
vacation and free lunch). We occupy a gorgeous office in SoHo, and we have a
bright future. You will be surrounded by friendly, smart, passionate people,
and your work will contribute to the empowerment of civil society.
To Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs at openplans.org. Include the exact
job title in the subject line of your email. Let us know why you are
interested in working at OpenPlans.
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