The Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training (GIFT) is a multiracial organization that promotes the connection between fundraising, social justice and movement building. We believe that how groups are funded is as important to achieving their goals as how the money is spent, and that building community support is central to long term social change. We provide analysis, training, and resources to strengthen organizations, with an emphasis on those focused on social justice and based in communities of color. We also publish the bimonthly magazine Grassroots Fundraising Journal and host Money for Our Movements: A Social Justice Fundraising Conference.

We are seeking an experienced, full-time staff person to join our shared leadership team of three staff, working in partnership with our larger constituency of board members, program participants, customers, donors, partner organizations, contractors, volunteers, and trainers. The program director is a new position that will provide overall leadership in shaping and managing our various training programs. Additionally, this individual will serve as one of four co-directors working collaboratively with other staff to manage GIFT’s shared leadership responsibilities.

Because of GIFT’s commitment to a shared leadership model, this individual will support the sustaining of our collaborative model of leadership rooted in strong communication, community-wide involvement, shared investment, and attention to GIFT’s mission and values.

We have a small office with a casual but hard-working environment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser and trainer who wants to contribute to the leadership of a social justice organization. This position is also a lot of fun, with frequent interaction with organizations, trainers, and fundraisers from around the country.

Job Responsibilities Include:

Contributing to the organization’s vision and helping create a sustainable and healthy organizational culture;

Managing our training program, including responding to training inquiries and RFPs, submitting proposals, negotiating contracts, developing curricula, assigning trainers, coordinating trainings and webinars, and managing the program budget;

Co-coordinating the Fundraising Academy for Communities of Color, a project run jointly with CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and Community Partners;

Co-leading the program work for Money for Our Movements: A Social Justice Fundraising Conference, including working with volunteer committees to coordinate plenary sessions, workshops, consulting, and discussions;

Nurturing and supporting new and existing peer networks of fundraisers from around the U.S.;

Participating in shared organizational fundraising activities such as one-to-one donor asks, online campaigns, phone banking, etc.;

Co-creating an organizational culture that embraces good work, transparency, team building, shared decision-making, laughter, and celebration;

Identifying skilled social justice activists and fundraisers to join GIFT as trainers, conference speakers and presenters, writers for the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, and board members;

Participating in staff meetings and board meetings; and

Shared administrative duties.

Desired Qualifications:

Committed to the political goals of GIFT and the intersections of fundraising and movement building;

At least two years of training experience and curriculum development experience, preferably in grassroots fundraising;

At least two years of grassroots fundraising experience;

At least two years of program or organizational management experience;

Event coordination or planning experience preferred;

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage several projects at once;

Strong verbal and written communication skills;

Able to problem-solve, handle conflict, hold others accountable, practice direct communication, and support others to do the same;

Able to work independently and as part of a team;

Able to take initiative and develop new processes;

Some familiarity with GIFT and its programs is preferred; and

Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.

This is a full-time position. Priority will be given to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area or Denver. Other remote locations will be considered on a case by base basis. Salary is $48,000 plus health and dental benefits and generous paid time off. Occasional work in the evenings and on weekends with occasional travel.

How to apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage you to apply early. Priority will be given to applications received by Sept. 3rd. E-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@grassrootsfundraising.org.

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. GIFT is an EOE and queer-friendly employer.