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Job Title: Development Director Reports to: Executive Director Location: Remote, anywhere in the United States Summary: Established in 2016, 7000 Languages (www.7000.org)  is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to empower communities around the world to teach, learn, and sustain their endangered languages. 7000 Languages was founded to create free online language-learning materials in partnership with Indigenous, minority, and refugee communities so they can keep their languages alive. In nearly 7 years, the organization has created online language learning materials in 30 endangered languages – and is rapidly growing! With over 40 communities waiting to receive services from 7000 Languages (and thousands more that are critically endangered), 7000 Languages’ programming is in high demand. 7000 Languages is seeking a Development Director to craft and implement the organization’s development, fundraising, and outreach efforts so that the organization can continue its growth trajectory and serve more communities. The Development Director will be responsible for creating a strategic development vision, including systems and approaches to engaging individuals and foundations, to secure funds needed to support the organization’s ongoing work. The Development Director will manage one full-time staff position, the Community Engagement Manager, and join an enthusiastic, passionate team. This is an ideal position for an experienced, creative, and entrepreneurial development professional eager to create a multi-pronged fundraising program for a young, promising, non-profit with a strong reputation in the field of language revitalization. Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in the creation and implementation of a comprehensive development plan both short-term and long-term, including building systems and infrastructure.
• Create and manage a development calendar aligned with the communication plan and current programming initiatives.
• Build a base of diverse funding streams through institutional and individual giving, which a focus on converting current supporters into donors.
• Proactively identify potential major donors.
• Scale major gifts and membership programs, including gift recognition efforts with Executive Director.
• Identify and develop relationships with grant-making foundations with support from Executive Director.
• Supervise Community Engagement Manager position, who is responsible for community outreach, events, and marketing
• Plan, implement and evaluate fundraising campaigns.
• Manage donor stewardship messaging, aligned with current programs, and needs of the organization.
• Manage all aspects of grant applications, including prospecting, writing, and tracking.
• Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, and fundraising efforts to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Oversee communications and marketing efforts, collaborating with Community Engagement Manager
• Oversee CRM platform (Bloomerang)
• Participate in the strategic planning process for the organization.
• Serve as a vocal advocate for 7000 Languages and issues regarding language endangerment and reclamation.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• 6+ years’ experience in a development role at a non-profit organization with a demonstrated track record of successful donor solicitation
• Extensive experience with non-profit fundraising including management of individual donor programs, annual giving, fundraising campaigns, and grant management.
• Experience creating a sustainable funding base for an early-stage non-profit
• Experience leading staff and working in a highly collaborative environment
• Highly collaborative with senior leadership and boards, while able to work independently (this is a remote position)
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, especially Bloomerang
• Strongly Preferred: Identifies as Indigenous or a member of a community with an endangered ancestral language

  Travel: 10% or less Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 per year (Depending on Experience). The compensation package includes health, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, sick and family leave, 401k retirement program with 3% employer match To Apply: email info@7000.org a resume and cover letter with the subject “Development Director”