Looking for an amazing opportunity to lead a fundraising division in North America? Up Fundraising is looking for a National Field Director to join and support our various campaigns. First locally the successful candidate will develop and grow a team from the ground up, then expand and take the same success to other markets both already established and new.
Ideally located in New York City, but this role is open to the right candidate across the USA.
This is a perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded, self-starter, who wants to advance their career and show what they can do while working to make a difference in the world. If you love fundraising and motivating people and are inspired to make a difference, this is the role for you.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment. Leading by example and developing a team of fundraisers, team leads, and managers with the resources of a full recruitment department behind them. The successful candidate will be focused on quality donor acquisition, growing our field staff with training in office and in the field, monitoring team performance, and leading the team(s) to target driven success!
Duties:
Lead by example being in the field achieving set targets
Identify and grow skills in staff members; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
Work with the recruitment department to recruit and onboard fundraisers
Evaluate existing training programs and implement any changes or improvements
Work with Account Managers to set daily, weekly and monthly targets and manage teams to meet targets
Ensure campaign KPIs around acquisition and retention are met and exceeded
Train new fundraisers/fundraising managers to ensure success
Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
Work with Account Managers to develop in-field campaign materials
Directly lead a team of 8 – 15 fundraisers as well as manage 2 – 4 Team Leaders or Managers.
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Requirements:
Minimum of 3-5 years of face-to-face (F2F) fundraising management experience
Minimum 3-5 years proven track record of leading fundraising campaigns is mandatory
Experience across multiple areas of F2F Fundraising (i.e. Door, Street, Private Site, Experiential) is mandatory
Ability to train and motivate a team of fundraisers
Ability to identify and nurture skills in others to grow new leaders of the organization
Willingness to work successfully with local team(s) while working towards growing other markets and our expansion plans
Self-starter who loves to inspire people to make a difference
Experience fundraising for a child sponsorship program is considered an asset
Excellent communication skills
Ability to use technology and analysis tools (Excel, Outlook, Internet, Word)
Strong interpersonal skills combined with determination, resiliency, and a positive attitude
Must be willing to travel across the USA
"At UP Fundraising we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. Please let us know in advance if you require any accommodations."
"As a member of the Professional Face-to-Face Fundraising Association (PFFA), our organization adheres to the PFFA Code of Conduct and all requirements stated therein. We commit to the ethical, effective, and sustainable practice of face-to-face fundraising, as well as equitable, diverse and inclusive hiring, training and work place support practices for our staff, contractors and agency relationships. Further, we confirm that all positions, regardless of status, are paid positions and are not offered on a volunteer basis.”
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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Industries
Internet Publishing
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