Code for America
Remote in the US
Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions.
Our employees and active community of volunteers build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts.
Code for America is looking for a talented Director of Development who will drive long-term strategies and lead the current development team to accomplish ambitious fundraising goals across the organization.
As of October 27, 2023, Code for America has reached a CBA (collective bargaining agreement) with Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU (Office Professional Employees International Union, Local 1010). This position is not designated as part of Code for America Workers United.
About the Role:
The Director of Development at Code for America will develop and implement fundraising strategies for securing long-term, multi-year contributed / philanthropic revenue from institutional, corporate, and individual funders. This includes meeting annual revenue targets, building and owning funder relationships, prospecting, managing the delivery of concept notes, grant proposals, reports, and more. The goal is to raise significant revenue to support Code for America’s various programs / portfolios and general operating needs.
The Director of Development will report to either our Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Executive Officer. This role includes up to 15% travel.
In this position you will:
Revenue planning, strategy and execution | 50%
Resource Code for America programs and meet outlined revenue targets, across all revenue types, including foundations, corporations, and major donors
Plan for future revenue in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, including Revenue Operations, Programs, Finance, CxO, and Marketing & Communications
Develop and deliver on a multi year fundraising pipeline
Coordinate with the Program, Product, and Finance staff to gather required information to produce concept notes, LOI, proposals, budgets, and reports
Establish pitch strategy across funder groups and design best practices for funder cultivation and stewardship
Prospect research | 25%
Implement prospect research in coordination with the prospect researcher, including outreach, scheduling and attending meetings, and follow up. Work with the Finance Revenue Operations team to track these efforts to demonstrate results.
Strategic leadership | 20%
Develop and implement a coordinated, year-round fundraising plan and timetable for major and mid-level gifts, including setting target goals and monitoring ongoing results
Develop and implement funding strategy, meeting milestones, OKRs, KPIs, and other metrics in service of the fundraising target
Guide and advise on funding potential in order to inform and drive resource allocation decisions that achieve program goals and organizational mission
Draft proposal budgets and coordinate with Finance and Senior Program Directors to align on accuracy. Submit funding applications via email, portal or other mechanism, when completed
Represent development and fundraising to Code for America’s leadership team and to the organization; share expertise and best practices with colleagues under the ethos that ‘everyone is a fundraiser’
Other duties as assigned | 5%
About you:
7-10 years of professional fundraising experience (including grant writing experience);
3+ years of experience in a management role or leading a team;
Demonstrated track record of meeting revenue goals;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Data management and CRM experience (preference for Salesforce experience)
Strong process and project execution skills;
Highly organized with careful attention to detail;
Flexible and adaptable, and able to successfully juggle competing priorities and last-minute deadlines;
Demonstrated success in building strong relationships across teams;
Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with cross functional teams;
Enjoy working in a high growth, fast-paced environment with high standards of excellence;
Passion for and commitment to Code for America mission, vision, and values.
It’s a bonus if you have:
Personal experience with or professional experience working within the criminal-legal system, social safety net or other mission-relevant government services
What you’ll get
Salary:
Code for America’s salary bands are transparent internally as a part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are happy to extend this transparency during the recruitment process. As a part of our equitable hiring practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires.
The targets for this role are dependent on the market/geographic location. The targets for this role range from $121,869 to $149,188 annually.
Benefits and perks:
Values:
Leadership and teammates who value Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (DE&I)
A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking and fun environment
Medical & Retirement:
Full benefits package with 100% coverage towards select medical, dental and vision plans and contributes 80% of the cost towards dependent and family coverage
401k plan with matching funds up to 3%
Professional development:
Bi annual 360 review process alongside compensation reviews
$1000 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development
A manager and org-wide structure that supports and enables professional development
Flexible Time:
Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
Flexible working hours- Full time employees work 40 hours however we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT
Code for America employees may work remotely across the US
Code for America employees may not work remotely outside of the US at anytime during their employment
Employee enablement support:
$200 stipend in first paycheck for remote environment setup
Additional equipment reimbursement of up to $500 for remote enablement
Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Code for America values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions.
Our employees and active community of volunteers build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts.
Code for America is looking for a talented Director of Development who will drive long-term strategies and lead the current development team to accomplish ambitious fundraising goals across the organization.
As of October 27, 2023, Code for America has reached a CBA (collective bargaining agreement) with Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU (Office Professional Employees International Union, Local 1010). This position is not designated as part of Code for America Workers United.
About the Role:
The Director of Development at Code for America will develop and implement fundraising strategies for securing long-term, multi-year contributed / philanthropic revenue from institutional, corporate, and individual funders. This includes meeting annual revenue targets, building and owning funder relationships, prospecting, managing the delivery of concept notes, grant proposals, reports, and more. The goal is to raise significant revenue to support Code for America’s various programs / portfolios and general operating needs.
The Director of Development will report to either our Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Executive Officer. This role includes up to 15% travel.
In this position you will:
Revenue planning, strategy and execution | 50%
Resource Code for America programs and meet outlined revenue targets, across all revenue types, including foundations, corporations, and major donors
Plan for future revenue in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, including Revenue Operations, Programs, Finance, CxO, and Marketing & Communications
Develop and deliver on a multi year fundraising pipeline
Coordinate with the Program, Product, and Finance staff to gather required information to produce concept notes, LOI, proposals, budgets, and reports
Establish pitch strategy across funder groups and design best practices for funder cultivation and stewardship
Prospect research | 25%
Implement prospect research in coordination with the prospect researcher, including outreach, scheduling and attending meetings, and follow up. Work with the Finance Revenue Operations team to track these efforts to demonstrate results.
Strategic leadership | 20%
Develop and implement a coordinated, year-round fundraising plan and timetable for major and mid-level gifts, including setting target goals and monitoring ongoing results
Develop and implement funding strategy, meeting milestones, OKRs, KPIs, and other metrics in service of the fundraising target
Guide and advise on funding potential in order to inform and drive resource allocation decisions that achieve program goals and organizational mission
Draft proposal budgets and coordinate with Finance and Senior Program Directors to align on accuracy. Submit funding applications via email, portal or other mechanism, when completed
Represent development and fundraising to Code for America’s leadership team and to the organization; share expertise and best practices with colleagues under the ethos that ‘everyone is a fundraiser’
Other duties as assigned | 5%
About you:
7-10 years of professional fundraising experience (including grant writing experience);
3+ years of experience in a management role or leading a team;
Demonstrated track record of meeting revenue goals;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Data management and CRM experience (preference for Salesforce experience)
Strong process and project execution skills;
Highly organized with careful attention to detail;
Flexible and adaptable, and able to successfully juggle competing priorities and last-minute deadlines;
Demonstrated success in building strong relationships across teams;
Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with cross functional teams;
Enjoy working in a high growth, fast-paced environment with high standards of excellence;
Passion for and commitment to Code for America mission, vision, and values.
It’s a bonus if you have:
Personal experience with or professional experience working within the criminal-legal system, social safety net or other mission-relevant government services
What you’ll get
Salary:
Code for America’s salary bands are transparent internally as a part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are happy to extend this transparency during the recruitment process. As a part of our equitable hiring practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires.
The targets for this role are dependent on the market/geographic location. The targets for this role range from $121,869 to $149,188 annually.
Benefits and perks:
Values:
Leadership and teammates who value Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (DE&I)
A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking and fun environment
Medical & Retirement:
Full benefits package with 100% coverage towards select medical, dental and vision plans and contributes 80% of the cost towards dependent and family coverage
401k plan with matching funds up to 3%
Professional development:
Bi annual 360 review process alongside compensation reviews
$1000 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development
A manager and org-wide structure that supports and enables professional development
Flexible Time:
Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
Flexible working hours- Full time employees work 40 hours however we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT
Code for America employees may work remotely across the US
Code for America employees may not work remotely outside of the US at anytime during their employment
Employee enablement support:
$200 stipend in first paycheck for remote environment setup
Additional equipment reimbursement of up to $500 for remote enablement
Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Code for America values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible
Title: Social Media Manager
Department: Membership and Online Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Digital Strategy
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is seeking a Social Media Manager to manage the organization’s Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram presence, with a focus on building and engaging LCV’s overall online community, leading digital rapid response, amplifying LCV’s messaging, and elevating LCV’s brand. The Social Media Manager will play an integral role in crafting LCV’s social media strategy, fine tuning its voice, and leading overall implementation. This role will also focus on mobilizing our audiences to take both online and offline action on pressing environmental issues, engaging members on local and national campaigns, and working to help elect pro-environment candidates. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative writer and social media expert who is passionate about politics to be a part of an innovative team that runs aggressive online campaigns to promote environmental policies and candidates.
Responsibilities :
Manage LCV’s social media accounts to engage and grow our online community, including day- to-day content creation that is culturally relevant. Write compelling, creative, engaging copy for all social media channels that amplifies LCV messaging with an emphasis on rapid response. Coordinate with other departments and LCV’s Chispa program to amplify LCV’s programs and ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
Focus on rapid response to help defeat LCV Victory Fund’s opponents as member of Independent Expenditure team. Support LCV’s organizational and programmatic priority goals on social media.
Monitor social discovery tools and stay attuned to current events and trending content in order to identify strategic engagement opportunities. Identify and share performance insights to inform the team’s engagement strategies. Identify creative campaign opportunities to mobilize LCV’s base and promote action on climate change, conservation, and environmental justice.
Work with the Senior Director of Digital Strategy to develop and implement a mid-tier influencer outreach strategy.
Manage fundraising efforts on social media including launching Facebook Fundraisers.
Help meet LCV’s ambitious social growth goals on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Analyze social media data and draw actionable insights, including regular audits, to inform our overall social media strategy.
Work with LCV’s graphic designer to create visually compelling and shareable graphics.
Participate actively in applying a racial justice lens to all LCV online communications with an increased emphasis on member education of issues, environmental or otherwise, where communities of color are disproportionately impacted.
Work with LCV’s state affiliates and other partner organizations to support local and statewide issue and electoral campaigns.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience :
Required - 3-5 years of proven experience managing social media accounts and creating and curating content; experience elevating a brand on social platforms; experience on a political campaign or other experience in politics; proven experience growing social channels reach and influence; experience working in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on rapid response; experience staying on top of news cycles.
Preferred - Advocacy and nonprofit experience; experience working in the climate movement; experience project managing teams.
Skills :
Required - Forward thinking, innovative, and creative mindset that is ready to push LCV forward through social media; excellent communicator, copywriter, and creative thinker, with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions; effective working independently and ability to work in fast-paced environment; enthusiastic team player; passionate about the environment and advancing environmental justice.
Preferred - Experience with photography and/or videography; experience working with influencers; familiarity in Adobe CS programs (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
Cultural Competence : Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
Conditions : Must be willing and able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 10% for conferences. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Social Media Manager” in the subject line by June 18, 2020. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Title: Social Media Manager
Department: Membership and Online Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Digital Strategy
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is seeking a Social Media Manager to manage the organization’s Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram presence, with a focus on building and engaging LCV’s overall online community, leading digital rapid response, amplifying LCV’s messaging, and elevating LCV’s brand. The Social Media Manager will play an integral role in crafting LCV’s social media strategy, fine tuning its voice, and leading overall implementation. This role will also focus on mobilizing our audiences to take both online and offline action on pressing environmental issues, engaging members on local and national campaigns, and working to help elect pro-environment candidates. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative writer and social media expert who is passionate about politics to be a part of an innovative team that runs aggressive online campaigns to promote environmental policies and candidates.
Responsibilities :
Manage LCV’s social media accounts to engage and grow our online community, including day- to-day content creation that is culturally relevant. Write compelling, creative, engaging copy for all social media channels that amplifies LCV messaging with an emphasis on rapid response. Coordinate with other departments and LCV’s Chispa program to amplify LCV’s programs and ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
Focus on rapid response to help defeat LCV Victory Fund’s opponents as member of Independent Expenditure team. Support LCV’s organizational and programmatic priority goals on social media.
Monitor social discovery tools and stay attuned to current events and trending content in order to identify strategic engagement opportunities. Identify and share performance insights to inform the team’s engagement strategies. Identify creative campaign opportunities to mobilize LCV’s base and promote action on climate change, conservation, and environmental justice.
Work with the Senior Director of Digital Strategy to develop and implement a mid-tier influencer outreach strategy.
Manage fundraising efforts on social media including launching Facebook Fundraisers.
Help meet LCV’s ambitious social growth goals on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Analyze social media data and draw actionable insights, including regular audits, to inform our overall social media strategy.
Work with LCV’s graphic designer to create visually compelling and shareable graphics.
Participate actively in applying a racial justice lens to all LCV online communications with an increased emphasis on member education of issues, environmental or otherwise, where communities of color are disproportionately impacted.
Work with LCV’s state affiliates and other partner organizations to support local and statewide issue and electoral campaigns.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience :
Required - 3-5 years of proven experience managing social media accounts and creating and curating content; experience elevating a brand on social platforms; experience on a political campaign or other experience in politics; proven experience growing social channels reach and influence; experience working in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on rapid response; experience staying on top of news cycles.
Preferred - Advocacy and nonprofit experience; experience working in the climate movement; experience project managing teams.
Skills :
Required - Forward thinking, innovative, and creative mindset that is ready to push LCV forward through social media; excellent communicator, copywriter, and creative thinker, with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions; effective working independently and ability to work in fast-paced environment; enthusiastic team player; passionate about the environment and advancing environmental justice.
Preferred - Experience with photography and/or videography; experience working with influencers; familiarity in Adobe CS programs (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
Cultural Competence : Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
Conditions : Must be willing and able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 10% for conferences. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Social Media Manager” in the subject line by June 18, 2020. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.