Deputy Director of Development

America Abroad Media (AAM) is seeking a Deputy Director of Development to play a critical role in the organization's growth by helping to craft new program ideas, secure funding for ongoing and new programs, and liaise with programming departments to help ensure their effective implementation.

The Deputy Director of Development serves under the Director of Development and Communications, and will help oversee the fundraising, prospecting and grant-writing processes. This position is responsible for:

• Overseeing the grant-writing process – managing and coordinating interaction between the development, programming and financial teams to ensure timely and professional completion of proposals;

• Helping to lead the conceptualization and crafting of new program ideas;

• Overseeing the development and fundraising agenda, including researching for new funding sources;

• Liaising with programming departments and the CFO to help ensure the development of production timelines, budgets and disbursement plans for grant awards, and the timely delivery of all project deliverables; and

• Overseeing the performance and financial reporting for all existing grants.

Qualifications

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The candidate should be very detail-oriented and extremely organized, and have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple solicitations and tasks simultaneously. Additionally, AAM seeks an individual with the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred;
• 3-5 years experience in nonprofit development;
• A strong background in and proven understanding of international affairs;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including a proven track record in proposal writing);
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team and work across departments to complete projects; and
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and significantly contribute to a mission-based organization

This is a full time, exempt position, and salary will be commensurate with experience. AAM offers a comprehensive benefits package including health (80% of premiums paid by AAM), dental and vision (100% of premiums paid by AAM), life insurance, a 401k plan, free gym membership, participation in the Metro Smart Benefits program, 20 paid days off annually plus 10 paid holidays, and more.

Contact Details

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Contact:

Shafer Busch

Telephone:

2024578050

Email:

sbusch@americaabroadmedia.org

Application Instructions

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This position is available immediately.

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to Shafer Busch at sbusch@americaabroadmedia.org

Please include “Deputy Director of Development” in the email subject line.