Development Director at Patriotic Millionaires – United StatesHYBRID
Recruiter: Patriotic Millionaires
Patriotic Millionaires is a collection of wealthy Americans that leverages its influence and unique voice to advance a vibrant and equitable economy, built on the foundation of a fair tax system, a livable wage floor, and equal access to political power. Our agenda is simple: Tax the Rich, Pay the People, Spread the Power.
We are seeking an experienced development professional for stewarding and growing a hightouch membership program, cultivating new prospects, co-leading two annual in-person member events in DC, and strengthening the organizations overall fundraising strategy across both our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.
This role is ideal for someone who has previously served as a Development Director of a membership organization with a significant budget and brings 710 years of overall development experience, with a strong track record in major gifts, prospecting, and relationshipdriven fundraising.
Membership & Major Gifts
- Lead stewardship and renewal of a highcapacity membership base through personalized outreach and consistent engagement.
- Drive prospecting efforts with an entrepreneurial mindset in identifying, cultivating, and securing new members aligned with our mission.
- Oversee a structured stewardship calendar including calls, personalized emails, handwritten notes, Zoom conversations, and inperson meetings.
- Partner with the President to prepare for donor conversations, briefings, and strategic asks.
Fundraising Strategy & Systems
- Maintain and refine existing development systems, pipelines, and CRM processes to support accurate tracking and forecasting.
- Develop annual fundraising plans and revenue projections for both the c3 and c4.
- Ensure clear, compliant separation of c3/c4 fundraising activities, working closely with internal compliance staff.
Foundation & Institutional Giving
- Cultivate and manage relationships with private foundations and institutional funders.
- Oversee the grants calendar and proposal strategy; manage consultants or staff who support grant writing.
- Ensure timely submission of proposals, reports, and stewardship materials (without necessarily needing to be the primary grant writer).
Events & Member Convenings
- Colead the design and content planning for two annual member convenings (a major spring conference and a more intimate fall gathering).
- Shape the strategic flow, themes, and member experience while delegating logistics to staff and consultants.
- Support smaller donor gatherings or briefings as needed.
Team Leadership
- Supervise 12 development staff, providing mentorship, accountability, and professional growth opportunities.
- Manage external consultants supporting development, events, or grants.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, clarity, and high standards.
CrossOrganizational Collaboration
- Work closely with program, communications, and policy teams to align messaging and donor engagement.
- Partner with the President and senior leadership on organizational strategy and longterm sustainability.
Qualifications
- Previously served as a Development Director.
- 710 years of progressive development experience, with a strong majorgifts background.
- Demonstrated success cultivating and closing highcapacity donors.
- Experience with foundation and institutional philanthropy; comfort overseeing (but not necessarily writing) grants.
- Strong understanding of fundraising in a dual 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) environment.
- Exceptional relationshipbuilding skills , warm, polished, and confident with seniorlevel donors.
- Strong organizational and systems skills; comfort maintaining and refining CRM processes.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify new prospects and opportunities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a small, missiondriven, collaborative team.
- Commitment to economic and social justice values.
Work Environment & Travel
- Hybrid role based in Washington, DC; ideally inoffice three days per week (negotiable).
- Occasional travel for donor meetings and events; annual convenings are held in DC.
- We prioritize reasonable worklife balance and a supportive team culture.
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.