Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing fundraising team, effectively managing and mentoring the team to meet ambitious goals.
- Foster a results-driven, collaborative culture focused on donor impact.
- Drive fundraising strategy and revenue growth, expanding donor engagement and increasing annual revenue beyond $10M.
- Develop a pipeline for high-net-worth donors, increasing revenue and retention. Build trust-based relationships and ensure personalized stewardship.
- Identify new donor audiences and fundraising channels to diversify revenue sources.
- Lead major donor engagement strategies, securing transformational gifts.
- Manage a portfolio of major donors, conducting in-person meetings and events.
- Monitor fundraising performance and donor retention metrics, ensuring ROI tracking and reporting to inform development strategies.
- Collaborate with marketing to align messaging and donor engagement strategies.
- Plan and execute high-impact fundraising events and campaigns.
- Partner with and support the CEO in strategic donor engagement and portfolio development.
- 25% domestic and international travel.
Key Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience leading and managing, empowering, mentoring, and developing high-performing fundraising teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
- 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a focus on major gifts.
- Proven success in raising $5M+ annually.
- Adept at risk management, ensuring compliance and sustainability in fundraising operations.
- Highest level of integrity and ethical decision-making in all aspects of fundraising and donor relations.
Staff Culture
- The staff at Atlas Free are passionate about their work and operate with a strong sense of collaboration, creativity, and mutual support. The culture emphasizes ongoing learning and growth with leaders and peers actively mentoring one another and encouraging spiritual and professional growth.
- The Development Team is an engaged, energetic, creative, and capable group who are looking forward to having an experienced leader help develop and guide Atlas Free and each of them to the next level.
The Opportunity and the Challenge Ahead
- Opportunity: We are on the frontlines of countering one of the greatest atrocities of our time, taking on the largest criminal enterprise on the planet. This role isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something truly significant. For the right leader, it could be the defining moment of their career. With a powerful network, exceptional colleagues, and endless potential for impact, this is a chance to drive real change. When people grasp the scale of this crisis, offering them a way to take action isn’t just compelling—it’s transformational.
- Challenge: Our development team is looking for a seasoned leader with a strong track record of guiding organizations through significant growth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on turning potential into lasting impact.
First Year Wins
- Develop strong trust among the leadership team and managers.
- Build capacity and scale current revenue streams.
- Develop and implement new revenue strategies to drive a 15% increase in the first year (outside of the current capital campaign).
- Automate/optimize processes in preparation for growth.
- Become fluent in Atlas Free ROI (forecasting/projecting 12-18 months).
- Develop deep expertise in our current and prospective donor base, analyzing giving trends and emerging opportunities to inform development strategies.