The Alliance for Decision Education is hiring a
WHO WE ARE
The Alliance for Decision Education is a nonprofit organization that is driving a revolutionary shift in the way that we think about education. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. We are driven by this mission, supported by science, and backed by a growing list of global luminaries and leaders.
The decisions we make shape our lives and those of the people around us. There is no more important set of skills that we can teach today’s youth than how to approach decision-making.
The Alliance is committed to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture. Our team is made up of diverse, dedicated, and driven educators, researchers, subject matter experts, and other professionals who have come from different backgrounds for a common purpose. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
WHAT WE OFFER
Employees at the Alliance receive a comprehensive total rewards package inclusive of employer-paid medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that employees may contribute to. The Alliance also has a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), equipment and supplies to work remotely, and additional resources to help employees do their best work.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Deputy Director of Development will execute all operational elements of the Development Department for the Alliance. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this role will focus primarily on the internal work and processes that drive philanthropic revenue for the Alliance and support the long-term growth of the Development program.
This role will work collaboratively with team members across the organization and manage a growing Development team. As a major support to the Director of Philanthropy, this role will lead a moves management program to proactively grow the size, diversity, and quality of the prospect pool; participate in prospect strategy development; and manage a team leading the grants program and development operations.
We expect this individual to adhere to the Alliance’s hybrid work schedule, working both remotely and from our office in Bala Cynwyd, PA.
*The position is based in the United States.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Prospect Management (estimated 40%)
Operations and Infrastructure (estimated 30%)
Leadership (estimated 25%)
Philanthropic Strategy and Culture (estimated 5%)
These duties may change or expand over time consistent with our organization’s needs and initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Skills
7+ years of Development experience with demonstrated outcomes in revenue growth, process improvement, and pipeline development.
3+ years of experience in a leadership role (i.e., department leadership, program or project management, etc.).
Experience managing Development staff to drive fundraising and organizational goals.
Experience implementing data-informed process improvement strategies and managing Development operations to achieve goals.
Experience working alongside senior leaders in an organization serving in roles to support organization leadership, the Board, and/or volunteer committees.
Skilled in writing with a donor/prospect audience in mind (i.e., annual appeal letters, donor stewardship reports, grant proposals, etc.).
Skilled in institution-wide collaboration to advance departmental goals.
Attitudes and Characteristics