Responsibilities

• DEVELOPMENT
• Evolve, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive annual fundraising plan to meet the Center’s financial needs and support our growth.
• Work with the Grants and Communications Officer to research funding opportunities, including with foundations, Indian nations, corporations, and major individual donors.
• Supervise the Grants and Communications Officer in their work on grant lifecycle management, from collaborating with project directors to write and submit letters of inquiry, proposals, and applications for grants, through tracking grant progress and completing reports.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual and institutional donors through regular meetings and strategic outreach.
• Create and execute multichannel fundraising campaigns, including through digital, email, and social media outreach.
• Plan and project-manage with Center staff to present at least two (2) in-person fundraising/outreach events per year.
• Oversee the Grants and Communications Officer in their management of the organization’s CRM database.
• Supervise our Grants and Communications Officer and manage other staff on an assignment and project basis.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to prepare regular revenue and expense projections for staff and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred. An academic focus in journalism, communications, marketing, or related fields preferred. Native Studies and liberal arts degrees welcome.
• Track record of success and advancement, including a minimum of five years of experience in a full-time fundraising, communications, or marketing position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.

Preferred

• Master’s preferred. An academic focus in journalism, communications, marketing, or related fields preferred. Native Studies and liberal arts degrees welcome.
• Experience with Indian or Indigenous communities or organizations is strongly desired.

Benefits

• The Center provides generous benefits, including health insurance and retirement. All employees receive 280 hours of paid time off, as well as most federal holidays.