We're Hiring: Development & Communications Specialist
As a growing nonprofit, RMIAN aims to be as efficient and effective with the resources we have. In fundraising, that means following a sales-based system: having a focus on connecting 1x1 with our best prospects, sharing the story of our impact, and inviting people to invest in the change we are creating. With the Executive Director as the lead salesperson for the organization, we are looking to bring in a rockstar writer and process manager to orchestrate the overall fundraising process, produce the bulk of our written fundraising materials, and support general communications work.
This position is meant for someone who enjoys being behind the scenes, thrives in finding the best way to help the team be even more effective, and is a systems thinker who is proactive and can work independently. This is an ideal position for someone who has learned the ropes of grant writing and development processes (has 3-5 years of nonprofit experience, not necessarily only in development work), and is ready to grow to the next level in responsibility.
The ideal candidate:
Has knowledge and experience around immigration legal and social services and a strong commitment to immigrant justice — this person has worked either directly with or closely with immigrants’ rights or other social justice organizations and is passionate about RMIAN’s work and mission.
Is an exceptional writer and storyteller – they ask questions and listen carefully to capture the details and find the connections that others will care about, and then uses their well-honed writing skills to document these stories. This is a person who is curious about the “why” and the impact, who wants to understand all the aspects that contributed to success, who can find the stories that need to be told.
Is a natural builder – this person has gravitated toward roles that didn’t exist before, has a start-up mentality, and creates things with minimal resources. This person is constantly assessing how processes could be improved and actively working to share those ideas and implement improvements.
Gets how to keep people focused on the goal – they have experience with project management and positively influencing people to get things done. In particular, this person excels at engaging and motivating colleagues at all levels to keep moving toward results.
Feels a real sense of ownership to get things done as a partner to the team – this person sees it as their responsibility to help others be effective, using creative ideas, finding joy in routine tasks, and staying focused on the goal.
Is an organizational whiz. This person LOVES handling details and multiple projects running in parallel, methodically creating and working through checklists. This is the kind of person who might color-code their calendar or create a spreadsheet to plan a trip.
Has a comfort level engaging with and speaking to small groups. This is someone who loves to promote issues they care about, and enjoys sharing compelling stories - they may not see themselves as a key public speaker, but has confidence in hosting smaller gatherings on their own.
Responsibilities
RMIAN is a growing team, and this is a new position. The set of responsibilities outlined here will evolve over time, based on the organization’s needs and the strengths of the person hired. Key duties include:
Development Writing (50%)
Develop and maintain the grants calendar, with key deadlines and actions
Serve as project manager for each proposal and report, pulling in other team members at appropriate times in the process
Research potential grant opportunities and support the prospect strategy process
Craft grant proposals, letters of intent, and reports
Prepare and customize written correspondence for prospects and funders, including predisposition letters, follow-up materials, and thank-you notes
Create PowerPoints and other funder presentation materials
Develop templates and write stories of RMIAN’s impact for use in development materials
Fundraising Process Management & Support (40%)
Manage the fundraising process:
Own the process and tools of managing funder prospects and progress to goals
Manage the complete list of funding prospects, including securing updates from relationship managers
Run regular sales team meetings to ensure accountability and progress to fundraising goals
Coordinate with team members on grant budgets and supporting documents
Strengthen systems around processing and acknowledging gifts, and long-term stewardship of funder relationships
Maintain and update donor database and establish related systems, processes, and training for the team
Provide high-level project management and vision for special events, including coordinating with other team members, external event planners, and vendors
Represent RMIAN at small fundraising events, including brief oral presentations
Provide research and support for prospect visits as needed
Attend some prospect visits to listen, take notes, and support
Communications (10%)
Work with the team to support the communications strategy, identifying projects and processes for development
Craft talking points for speeches, thought leadership, and other activities
Provide other communications support as needed
Location: This position is based in Westminster, Colorado.
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes a generous benefits package.
CONTACT AND FURTHER INFORMATION
If this profile calls out to you, please send a tailored, authentic cover letter that explains 1) why this mission excites you; and 2) why this particular role is a fit for you – along with your resume – to hr@rmian.org
RMIAN is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the importance of diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and other underrepresented and marginalized groups. RMIAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment free from discrimination.