CLICK TO SUBMIT HERE: https://bit.ly/BGDM-Hire-Dev

DUE BY: Applications for this position are rolling and will remain open until the position is filled

Interested applicants should submit the following:

A brief cover letter
Resume or CV
One writing sample
Suggested: grant proposals, thank you letters, newsletter/promotional, social media, creative/essay writing
Additional links to A/V, graphic design, and portfolio samples (optional but highly encouraged)

OVERVIEW

Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM)’s mission is to nurture, amplify, and invest in the creative capacity and professional success of BIPOC women and nonbinary people working in the documentary industry.

THE ROLE

BGDM is seeking a Development Manager to join our growing team. They should be a highly motivated team player with the ability to work independently. Their primary role is to create, oversee and implement creative year round fundraising campaigns. They will also network with potential funders and members of the industry at large, cultivating connections to ensure the overall health and sustainability of the organization.

The Development Manager position is a salaried position that will manage BGDM’s community-centric fundraising strategy. This position will work closely with the Executive Director and BGDM’s senior management team (operations, communications, artist programs). We prefer candidates based in New York and Los Angeles but can be flexible on location. Some travel will be required.

Primary Responsibilities

Overall Fundraising Strategy

Oversee annual fundraising goals for three income streams (grants, individual giving, corporate sponsorship).
Work with senior management to develop new revenue streams (membership, advertising, sponsored events, and merchandise)
Cultivate, nurture, and formalize relationships with current and prospective individual funders, foundations, government, and corporations who are aligned with our values and principles
Attend doc industry events to pitch BGDM and network with key constituencies
Collaborate with BGDM staff to implement fundraising events

Foundation & Government Grants

Identify prospective grant opportunities, conduct research, and write grants in close collaboration with department heads
Manage all aspects of grant administration, from submission of grant proposals to reports

Individual Giving & Corporate Sponsorship

Innovate and implement ongoing fundraising campaigns, annual End-of-Year appeals, and other special fundraising initiatives
Develop and manage a portfolio of prospective donors and sponsors to approach in collaboration with the Executive Director, and conduct appropriate engagement activities.
Manage monthly donation reports and donor recognition lists on the BGDM website and annual reports
Prepare donor and sponsorship decks, proposals, and reports

Preferred Skills and Experience

At least 4 to 6 years of experience in a non-profit development/fundraising department
Innovative, creative, out of the box thinker who isn’t afraid to push boundaries of conventional fundraising approaches
Excellent planning and project management skills, and ability to take initiative, set and respond to priorities, and drive projects forward from conception to completion.
Able to work collaboratively across departments to effectively implement development and communication goals and strategies
Have a strong self-reflective practice, humility during miscommunication, and grace to relearn
Organized with excellent attention to detail
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Bonus Skills and Experience

Experience working in media arts
Grant writing and membership experience
Experience using Neon CRM
Have established relationships within the philanthropic sector
Understand the history of philanthropy and can implement and execute anti-racist and restorative development strategies

JOB DETAILS

Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: NYC-based or LA-based, hybrid (remote daily work with occasional in-person meetings, and events)
Type: Full-Time position (32-40 hours/week)
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000/year, and is commensurate with experience
Contract-to-Perm: This role is initially an Independent Contractor (1090) for up to three
months with the opportunity and expectation of full-time (W2) employment with a
comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer: At BGDM we celebrate diversity and champion equity and inclusive hiring practices.