Development Director

Job Title: Development Director

Location: Remote/United States

Employee Type: Full-Time Regular

Overview

Just Zero is seeking a Development Director to plan and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for our small, spirited team as we work with communities and policy makers to replace toxic, climate-damaging waste systems with modern Zero Waste solutions.

The Development Director will lead organization-wide fundraising efforts for Just Zero by focusing on growing our donor base through digital outreach, identifying new potential donors, and building relationships with potential and current donors. The Development Director will report to Just Zero’s Deputy Director and will also work closely with the Executive Director on major gift cultivation and solicitation.

This leadership position also works collaboratively with the directors of Just Zero’s other departments (Policy and Advocacy, Communications, and Operations) to proactively plan and execute cross-departmental strategies to sustainably grow Just Zero’s revenue. The Development Director plays a key role in ensuring that Just Zero fulfills its mission and accomplishes its financial goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to attract new donors, steward existing donors, engage potential and current donors, increase major gifts and giving levels, and expand corporate and foundation giving.
• Partnering with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Board of Directors, and Advisory Board to ensure that Just Zero meets annual revenue goals and continues to grow and diversify its revenue streams.
• Working collaboratively with the Communications Director and other staff to shape and execute digital engagement for development campaigns, donor communications, and marketing strategies to attract and retain donors.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with current and potential donors, foundations, corporate partners, and nonprofit leaders, with a focus on growing and engaging Just Zero’s donor base.
• Managing and analyzing donor and fundraising data; preparing fundraising reports, budgets, and projections; and using fundraising data to identify potential strategic initiatives, evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies, and identify areas for improvement.
• Researching and identifying prospective donors – including individual donors, foundations, and corporate donors – and prepare proposals for new funding streams.
• Planning and executing fundraising events and donor engagement events.

Experience We’re Looking For

• Experience developing and leading nonprofit fundraising strategies in development or a related field.
• Proven success in individual giving campaigns, digital engagement, and donor stewardship.
• Comprehensive understanding of nonprofit fundraising best practices and IRS requirements.
• Proficiency in donor management and CRM systems and fundraising analytics tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience taking initiative, using good judgment, and demonstrating a willingness to learn.
• A collaborative professional interested in building a transparent and team-oriented nonprofit organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What to Submit for your Application

• Resumé
• Cover Letter

Justice, Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion Commitment

Just Zero views Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion not as a separate component of our work, but as the overarching blueprint through which we move toward a more just and sustainable society. That's why Just Zero is committed to incorporating these values into all aspects of our work. That includes organizational decisions, program priorities, team conversations, hiring, internal and external communications, and organizational growth.

Just Zero is a compassionate, welcoming, supportive, and equitable institution with zero tolerance for harassment, insensitivity, racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, or any other form of discrimination or bigotry. We strive to create a work environment where every team member feels safe to be their full, authentic self and we look for candidates equally committed to these values. We strongly encourage applications from historically excluded communities.

To sustain fairness and equity throughout the hiring process, please note that, with the exception of providing reasonable accommodations as discussed below, Just Zero staff are unable to reply to direct communications, including through email and social media. Instead, please use the 'contact us' link on our website if you have any questions about the position or the hiring process.

Salary And Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $87,000. Just Zero has an extensive benefits plan that currently includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as an employer matching retirement plan. All staff have four weeks of paid vacation each year and we offer a generous sick and personal time policy. We support flexible and alternative work schedules.

All Just Zero staff work remotely. About 1-2 times a year, staff members will attend in-person meetings and events (usually in the Northeast). Additional travel up to 2-3 times per quarter will be required for planning and attending donor events, conferences, speaking engagements, and other meetings. For any work-related in-person meeting or event that a staff member attends, all travel and lodging expenses will be covered by the organization.

Reasonable Accommodations

Just Zero is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals throughout the hiring process and employment. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please message or call (401-249-6906) our Operations Director, Heather Greenwood.

About Just Zero

Founded in 2022, Just Zero grew from a strong desire to design and implement sensible waste policies that provide protections for all communities across the nation. Our country's waste management practices are outdated and unsustainable – not to mention toxic. Here at Just Zero, we feel people and the planet deserve better. And we're using every tool available to us to fight for what's right.

Together, our spunky team of advocates have decades of experience working for transformative change. And as we grow, we will continue to harness staff members' unique skills to carry out our mission.