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Job Announcement: Fundraising & Communications Manager
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Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR) is a 40-year-old, physician-led advocacy organization working to create a healthy, just, peaceful and sustainable world. We take on the gravest current threats to human health and survival - nuclear weapons, economic inequity, and a climate crisis driven by dependence on fossil fuels. Through its three issue-based programs, WPSR leverages the credible and trusted voice of healthcare professionals to educate the public, influence decision-makers, and promote public policies that support our mission -- including local, state-level, and national action to address the climate crisis.
Together with WPSR’s Executive Director, the Fundraising & Communications Manager develops WPSR’s short- and long-range fundraising objectives and works with the Executive Director to produce and implement an annual development plan.
We’re seeking applicants who share the deep commitment of our organization and the passion of members to fight for health, equity, and peace. We look for smarts, superlative written and interpersonal communication skills, an eagerness to learn, and a demonstrated record of success in nonprofit development, fundraising, and communications. The most promising candidates will be proven self-starters with excellent judgment, the ability to juggle multiple projects, and impeccable attention to detail. They will have experience developing and executing successful data-driven fundraising plans and campaigns, and will be able to see the big picture while managing the minute details.
The person in this position must demonstrate cultural competency and be committed to equity and social justice, treating everyone—donors, partners, volunteers, colleagues— with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
As the leader of our development efforts, the Fundraising & Communications Manager needs to be able to conceptualize, plan, and implement a programmatic approach to building relationships and securing philanthropic support — including setting ambitious goals, developing strategies for prospects, prioritizing activities, asking for gifts, and coordinating the involvement, as needed, of staff, board members and other volunteers.
WPSR’s annual operating budget is approximately $500,000, with 2/3 coming from individual donations and events, and the remainder from grants. This position is expected to raise approximately 3/4 of the annual budget, with anticipated annual increases of 15%. We see significant potential for success for the person in this role, as WPSR has yet to tap into the large population of prospective new members, or to convert existing members and subscribers into donors. There is also great promise in the growing number of institutional funders interested in our work.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor and member cultivation, recruitment, stewardship, and solicitation (40%)
Build, steward and deepen relationships with current and prospective members/donors
Drive frequent communications and outreach to constituents on WPSR activities, priorities, and developments
Organize fundraising and volunteer events that attract new members and strengthen current members’ involvement
Reach out to underrepresented health professional populations including those who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color; students and early career health professionals; and rural/outside Seattle metro area health professionals to diversify and strengthen our statewide membership
Work closely with leadership & staff to create solicitations and design campaigns to increase member acquisition and retention/renewal
Manage and grow WPSR’s planned/legacy giving program
Fundraising Management (10%)
With the Executive Director, prepare and manage an annual fundraising calendar and budget, and budgets for fundraising events and campaigns.
Manage grant administration; work with staff to support grant reporting and compliance
Collaborate with program staff to identify and support the execution of program-related fundraising opportunities
Manage, optimize, and maximize the use of WPSR’s donor database
Major Events (20%)
Work closely with Executive Director, staff, consultants and board subcommittee to execute WPSR’s major annual fundraising event and other events throughout the year
Communications (20%)
Lead WPSR’s communications strategy, including oversight and integration of WPSR brand identity into written and electronic (email, web, social media) communications
Serve as lead for producing and maintaining fundraising materials for donor and foundation meetings
Produce fundraising reports/presentations for board meetings and the Executive Director
Actively manage and document donor, sponsor, and institutional funder relationships, actions, and notes to assure accurate, timely, and consistent donor engagement and communications
Other (10%)
Coordinate the involvement of staff, board members, and other volunteers
Train and equip staff, board members and other volunteers with the knowledge, tools, practice and support needed to be effectively engaged in fundraising and membership development activities
Skills and Experience
Essential
5+ years’ experience in non-profit/association fundraising & communications
Experience managing individual giving and issue-based campaigns
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and work effectively with team members, board members, and WPSR volunteers
Stellar organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
Experience using CRM systems and donor databases
Familiar with traditional fundraising approaches and able to think creatively about ways to marshal support for WPSR and its programs/issues
A passion for our mission, and for engaging people in being active advocates and financial supporters of WPSR’s work
Preferred
Major gift fundraising experience
Experience/knowledge of best practices in membership development/management
Experience/knowledge of best practices in digital communications for fundraising
Knowledge and networks of key business, foundation, and/or community leaders in the health field, and/or programmatic areas in which we work
Experience in event planning
Subject area knowledge of one or more of our issue areas
Compensation: The salary range for this full-time, exempt position starts at $70,000; starting salary depends on qualifications and relevant experience.
Benefits: WPSR offers all full-time employees a top-notch fully employer-paid medical and dental plan as well as stipends for transportation and use of personal technology. Employees have access to a pre-tax 401(k) withholding option, plus HSA and FSA options. Paid leave starts at 2 weeks per year, and increases to 3 weeks after 2 years of continuous service, and to 4 weeks after 4 years. Total paid time off starts at ~5 weeks and includes PTO, 2 floating holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year, and 11 paid holidays. We proudly offer a highly collegial, collaborative, and inclusive work culture, with significant flexibility and strong support for work-life balance.
Deadline: Complete applications submitted with a thoughtful cover letter will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via Indeed.com at: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Washington-Physicians-For-Social-Responsibility-1/jobs?jk=f79f3c81cc29b353&start=0
A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s welcome. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
We seek to recruit and retain talented applicants from a diverse candidate pool. We especially welcome applicants who support our organization’s core values: science, sustainability, compassion, peace, justice, and equity. WPSR provides equal employment opportunities with no discrimination against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Thank you for your interest!