Director of Development
Analyst Institute
Remote within the United States
Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2026
Description
As Director of Development for Analyst Institute, you’ll be a critical part of our leadership team, securing the resources necessary to sustain and grow our programmatic offerings, which today serve thousands of stakeholders across the country. You will spearhead the organization’s efforts to raise $4 to 6 million annually, through a combination of major gifts from individual and institutional donors, and by engaging key external allies.
You will guide Development staff and organizational leadership in a strategic approach to fundraising, supported by Analyst Institute’s robust project management and fundraising systems. This is a great opportunity to grow your understanding of, and network within, the campaign, civic engagement and pro-democracy ecosystems — and play a role in their success.
Responsibilities
The following encompasses many of the skills and experiences we consider important for the Director of Development role, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
Experience & Background
5–8 years of frontline fundraising experience, including cultivating and maintaining high-capacity ($50,000+) individual and institutional donors across the private, political, nonprofit, and foundation sectors.
Grant-writing and editing experience.
Familiarity with compliance and IRS requirements for LLCs, 501(c)(4)s, 501(c)(3)s, and fiscal sponsors.
Track the news, players, and trends in fundraising and philanthropy, as well as in the fields relevant to your organization’s work.
Communicate diligently and clearly, with a high standard for quality in funder-facing written correspondence and materials, meetings with donors and prospects, and presentations.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with those of different backgrounds, skill sets, and expertise.
Requirements
Core Skills & Abilities
Can design and execute multi-year fundraising plans in collaboration with senior leadership and staff to meet annual revenue goals.
Can shape long-term fundraising strategy by exploring new funding streams and diversifying revenue, ensuring sustainability for 2026 and beyond.
Can partner with the Executive Director and Board to leverage networks and engage major donors.
Can leverage the organization’s programs, staff expertise, and external partnerships to align with funder priorities, co-developing initiative-specific appeals.
Can oversee fundraising systems and reporting, including database/CRM management, to ensure accurate pipeline tracking, forecasting, and donor stewardship.
Can manage projects in a self-directed, detail-oriented, and proactive manner, even while juggling multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines.
Can serve as an ambassador for Analyst Institute, representing the organization with donors and partners, and at key events.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
Experience supervising development staff and shaping a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Experience working on civic engagement, political, or advocacy campaigns, or with fiscal sponsors.
Exposure to Analyst Institute’s signature research and reports.
Experience, in any field, translating quantitative, technical research for non-technical audiences.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
$125,000 - $154,000/year - Commensurate with experience.
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