Donor Organizing Manager

Title: Donor Organizing Manager
Salary: $90,000
Classification: Exempt
Location: Virtual located anywhere, preferably with roots in/connections to any of the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, OK, TN, TX, VA, WV
Travel: Up to 25% (about once a quarter)

Additional information: This job is a temporary, one-year-long full time role. At the end of the one-year term, the role will end, unless we secure funding to make this a permanent position.

WHO WE ARE

New Disabled South Rising (NDSR) is the 501(c)(4) arm of New Disabled South (NDS). At NDSR, we focus on building political power for disabled people in the South through advocacy, organizing, and strategic political engagement. Our mission is to amplify the voices of disabled people and ensure their representation in political and social change efforts across the region. We do this by:

• Engaging in advocacy campaigns that influence public policy and electoral outcomes
• Mobilizing communities for civic engagement and voter participation
• Building partnerships across progressive movements to advance disability justice and rights
• Shaping political narratives to ensure the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of public life

Our work is rooted in the principles of disability justice, centering the leadership of disabled people of color, queer folks, and those most impacted by systemic oppression.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The Donor Organizing Manager will play a critical role in advancing the mission of NDSR by building relationships with individual donors that lead to sustained financial support for the organization. This person will lead efforts to grow our donor network, with a focus on major gifts, grassroots contributions, and donor engagement strategies that also activate supporters in key political moments.

This role is perfect for someone with experience in major donor cultivation and 501(c)(4) fundraising, who understands the unique challenges and opportunities of political fundraising. The ideal candidate will be excited to make four, five, and six-figure donation asks, while also helping to build a robust small-dollar donor program.

THE WORK

The Donor Organizing Manager will be responsible for the following priorities:

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship (60%)

• Build and manage a portfolio of major donors, identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, and making donation asks ranging from four to six figures.
• Develop personalized strategies to engage and steward individual donors, ensuring they feel connected to NDSR’s mission and work.
• Lead outreach efforts to identify new donors, including cold outreach, networking, and leveraging existing relationships.
• Partner with the Executive Director (C4), CEO, and CDO to identify and engage high-net-worth individuals and grassroots supporters.

Grassroots Donor Engagement (25%)

• Design and implement a grassroots donor program to increase small-dollar contributions and broaden NDSR’s donor base.
• Develop strategies to activate donors at key political moments, ensuring they are engaged in NDSR’s advocacy and electoral work.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop compelling fundraising materials, including email campaigns, social media outreach, and donor updates.

Fundraising Strategy and Reporting (10%)

• Work closely with the Executive Director (C4), Chief Development Officer, and CEO to set annual fundraising goals and develop plans to meet those goals.
• Working with New Disabled South’s Development Manager, track donor engagement and fundraising progress in Salesforce.
• Analyze fundraising data with the team to inform future strategy.

Internal Team Leadership and Operations (5%)

• Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budget realities
• Track and be able to define and articulate impact of C4 fundraising initiatives in EOY impact report, at Board meetings, and in other places as needed
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, supervisor check-ins, and follow-ups
• Other duties as needed in support of the department and organizational mission and goals

Requirements

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

We’re looking for someone with the following qualifications:

• Experience in Major Gifts: At least 5 years of experience in donor relations and major gifts fundraising, particularly with 501(c)(4) organizations, Political Action Committees, or political campaigns.
• Political Fundraising Knowledge: Familiarity with the unique requirements of 501(c)(4) fundraising, including compliance with campaign finance rules.
• Prospecting and Solicitation: Proven track record of identifying, cultivating, and soliciting high-net-worth individuals, with a comfort in making significant financial asks.
• Grassroots Fundraising: Experience building a grassroots donor program, including small-dollar contributions and digital fundraising.
• Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse donors and stakeholders.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising narratives.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce) and digital fundraising tools.
• Project Management: Experience with strategic planning, goal setting, and planning and owning a strategy through to completion
• Personal commitment to continuous learning and development: Remains up to date on best practices and approaches to the work; a student of the movement, actively seeking out ways to level up your skills and knowledge base with the goal of applying them in new and innovative ways for maximum impact 
• Ability to efficiently manage your own and your team members’ capacity within the context of a 32-hour workweek, 4-hour per day meeting maximum, mandatory 1 week PTO, and in alignment with Disability Justice  principles

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer…

• 4-day, 32-hour workweek (Fridays off!) with flexibility to work how, when and where you want
• Open Paid Time Off/Sick Leave policy
• Platinum Medical Insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 50% of premium covered for dependents)
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (100% of premium covered for both employees and dependents)
• $1,000/year professional development stipend
• $200 Work from home stipend
• $75 monthly Internet + phone stipend
• Parental Leave: NDS will pay 3 months Full Time off with Full Time pay and another 3 months Part Time hours with Full Time pay
• Medical Leave: We cover the salary differential for either Short Term Disability or Long Term Disability for 3 months or until the conclusion of the leave, whichever is shorter
• 2 months paid sabbatical after 4 years of service to NDS 
• Over 3 weeks in organization-wide office closures, including a two-week winter break and 1 week summer break

DO YOU THINK THIS MIGHT BE YOU?

If you see yourself in this job description but don’t feel like you meet every single criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway! Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups tend to self-select out of opportunities at higher rates. We take a holistic approach to all of our hiring practices and want to hire those who best align with our mission and goals.

New Disabled South Rising is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, actual or perceived gender  identity, age or sexual  orientation. We encourage those who identify as disabled to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following via the Workable platform:

• Your resume and cover letter
• Respond to our screening question on the Workable platform

We will begin interviewing by March 2025, and our target candidate start date is late May.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not possible for us to respond directly to every applicant with updates on timelines, feedback on rejections, or conduct informational interviews or conversations with applicants. In keeping with our values, we provide updates on rejections and next steps to all applicants. We value the time and energy of every applicant and are truly grateful for your application.

OUR NON-NEGOTIATION POLICY

New Disabled South is committed to paying competitive wages and upholding sustainable equity practices. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, NDS as a practice does not participate in a salary negotiation process for any candidate. We will make our best offer, and it will be the same regardless of the candidate.