Becoming a part of MADRE means being part of an ever-growing team of individuals working together to attain a shared vision of a just future. From policy solutions to grantmaking, from working in solidarity with our global grassroots partners to strategic communication and storytelling, MADRE’s team creates real change from the local level up.
Our goal is a world where women, girls, and people who are marginalized fully participate in shaping policies and decision making, their expertise and leadership is recognized and upheld, and they equitably hold power and resources within their communities. At MADRE, we uphold a spirit of collaboration and the strength of community and are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all employees.
Job Title: Senior Director of Advancement (SDA)
Compensation: $145,000 (This salary is non-negotiable and in line with our pay standards.)
Location: US-based (Remote, prefer someone based in DC or NY)
Union/Non-Union: This is not a bargaining unit position.
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Team
Collaborates with: Executive Director, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Director of Advocacy and Policy, Senior Director of Grantmaking, Compliance, & Partnerships, and Senior Director of People Operations and Administration
Team: External Affairs
Position Overview:The Senior Director of Advancement (SDA) leads the organization’s fundraising efforts, external relations, and communications. Reporting to the Executive Team and working directly with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the SDA works to create and implement strategies that drive revenue, enhance the organization’s visibility, and engage stakeholders. The SDA ensures that all fundraising, communication, and outreach efforts are aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
This position will be responsible for raising the organization’s annual budget with the support of the Individual Giving and Institutional Giving teams and supervising the organization’s external relations efforts with the support of the Communications and Marketing team. Additionally, this role will incorporate learning and evaluation processes to continuously improve and adapt strategies for greater impact. This position directly supervises the team leads for the Individual Giving, Institutional Giving, and Communications and Marketing sub-teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Application Process:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and two relevant writing samples to seniordirectoradvancement@madre.org. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2024, 11:59 pm ET.
Travel, Location, and Benefits
This role requires authorization to work in the United States. This role is eligible for remote work, subject to MADRE’s prior approval of your remote location. This position will require occasional in-person meetings, which are anticipated to include meetings at MADRE’s headquarters and annual retreats. As such, this position may require some travel, as determined by MADRE at its discretion.
We’re proud to offer our employees an exceptional benefits package includes but is not limited to:
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
MADRE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, and other historically marginalized people from under-represented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for specific positions unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications listed in a job description. MADRE values lived experience and we strongly encourage applications from members of these communities, even if not every one of the qualifications described are met.
We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence by integrating an intersectional justice lens into all our recruitment efforts. MADRE is highly committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that centers on intersectional justice. We actively seek to reach candidates from directly impacted communities.
We are looking for the next generation of leaders, activists, and advocates to participate in MADRE’s internship program.
MADRE offers three internship sessions throughout the year: Summer (June-August), Fall (September-December), and Spring (January-May).
MADRE does not have the capacity to sponsor visa applications for interns from outside the US. If you are an international applicant, please indicate in your application that you have authorization to legally work in the US.
Please send your application to ONLY one email address. If you wish to apply to multiple internships send your application to your first choice and include your other choices in your cover letter.
Deadlines are indicated in the description below.
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