Work for Braver Angels
Braver Angels’ team features a range of talented and passionate professionals committed to both exemplifying and scaling the impact of our mission. We base our leadership on an equal balance of “reds” and “blues,” so that our organization can reflect the country we seek to serve. Join us!
Current postings
Job Title: Director of Foundation Relations: Braver Angels Â
Reports to:Â Chief Operating Officer Barbara ThomasÂ
Location: Remote, some travel required
Status: FTÂ
For further consideration please forward a resume and cover letter to HR@braverangels.org or apply directly at https://careers.afpglobal.org/link.cfm?c=5WbbMGrr5R8T
Job Description Overview Â
Responsible for creating and implementing effective foundation fundraising strategies, donor solicitation, proposal development, and stewardship. Manages day-to-day development operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and impact. Â
Responsibilities:Â Fundraising and DevelopmentÂ
- Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan which will provide BA with significant contributions, through foundations, corporate/local business, and community channels.Â
- Implement the fundraising plan, increasing revenue year over year, as well as increasing the number of potential foundation partnerships.Â
- Communicate regularly with the COO regarding fundraising accomplishments and ongoing needs specific to development activities.Â
- Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive and proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing foundation relationships by directing and coordinating activities related to obtaining foundation financial support.
- Maintain a rigorous schedule of contacts with foundation representatives, creating moves-management plans related to them, compelling presentations, and comprehensive fundraising proposals. Coordination and implementation of identified metrics for prospect visits and proposals will be expected.Â
- Advise other staff members and volunteers on foundations’ areas of interest and include them with the cultivation and development of presentations, cultivation visits, and proposals, when appropriate.Â
- Develop highly competitive proposals for foundation prospects, aligning their goals and preferences with Braver Angels mission and goals.
- Administer all aspects of solicitationsÂ
- Draft follow-up reports as required. Â
- Maintain high quality stewardship process for active foundation partners and ensure that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships by maintaining detailed records of solicitation activities.Â
Specific requirements include:Â Â
Qualifications Â
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience.Â
- 5 years minimum fundraising experience preferred.   Â
- Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and with external partners) and the ability to maintain highly confidential information.Â
- Excellent organizational skillsÂ
- Passion for bringing Americans together to decrease polarization.Â
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to offer creative problem solving and systems improvement. Â
- Able to provide the highest level of customer service. Positive attitude with customer service orientation and willingness to be flexible to adapt to changing needs and “roll up shirtsleeves” to get the work done.Â
- Experienced computer and software knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with Salesforce or other fundraising databases. Proficiency in Salesforce.
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Job Title: PT/Lead Event Organizer
Location: Remote/Flexible Hours/Up to 30 hours weeklyÂ
Job Description Overview Â
Responsibilities include organizing and delivering events and supporting national initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities:
National Event Planning and Delivery:Â Plan, staff, and deliver a comprehensive national calendar of events, including both standard and custom events.
Volunteer Mentorship and Support: Mentor and support volunteers in organizing and conducting locally-focused workshops, meetings, and events, both online and in-person.
Program Integration and Support:Â Stay updated on new initiatives and customized programming, assisting Braver Angels teams in delivering events such as Braver School Communities, Braver Politics, Braver Network, Faith-Sponsored events, Community Debates, and more.
Office Hours and Customer Support:Â Staff designated office hours and respond to help requests, addressing urgent event-related questions from organizers, event staff, partners, and registrants.
Resource Management:Â Maintain and update essential resource materials required for the successful delivery of events.
Training Delivery:Â Provide training to new organizers on complex, detail-oriented tasks that require significant time and effort to master.
Coordination and Collaboration:Â Coordinate information flow, manage resources, and foster collaborations necessary for successful event organization and delivery.
Team Participation:Â Actively participate in core team meetings and national field calls, or review recordings to stay informed and engaged.
Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience:
Communication Proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational Expertise: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Project Management: Experience in project management and event organization.
Commitment to Mission: Demonstrated passion for Braver Angels’ mission.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Positive attitude with a willingness to adapt to changing needs and take on various tasks to ensure work completion.
Membership Requirement: Active Braver Angels member.
Technical Proficiency: Reliable internet access and strong technology skills.
Event Platforms Familiarity: Familiarity with Eventbrite and Zoom platforms.
Training Completion: Successful completion of the organizer training program.
Workshop Experience: Participation in at least four different Braver Angels skills workshops, discussion workshops, or custom events
To make inquiries with our hiring team, contact hr@braverangels.org.
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