State Policy Network is a coalition of 64 state think tanks representing all 50 states, over 66 state allied organizations in key capacities (like litigation, journalism, and issue advocacy), and more than 90 national partners, all dedicated to the principles of liberty and federalism. SPN exists to make these organizations better, faster, and stronger than if each worked alone. The power of the Network is in scaling critical state and local solutions so they spread from state to state, leading to national impact.
Current Openings:
Development Coordinator
State Policy Network is growing rapidly, raising more than $25 million in 2023. We are looking for talented individuals to help us continue to scale our efforts. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and project management-oriented Development Coordinator to support three fundraisers by efficiently managing the day-to-day operations of their donor caseloads. The Coordinator will be responsible for a range of tasks, including project managing major gift portfolios, database entry, handling major gift correspondence, and ensuring effective communication between the fundraisers and donors.
This role includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Many of SPN’s staff are remote and this position is eligible to work remotely from a virtual office anywhere in the United States. Up to 10% travel would be expected including a staff retreat, SPN’s Annual Meeting, and a team retreat.
Responsibilities
Support three fundraisers by managing the day-to-day operations of their donor caseload:
- Partner with the fundraisers to manage their donor plans and assist the fundraisers with touches, steps, asks, stewardship, and other planned contacts for each donor.
- Support the fundraisers as they work with a caseload of donors by handling all Major Gift correspondence and donor files of the fundraisers’ caseload, including executing personalized mailings for donors at the direction of the fundraisers.
- Make sure each donor is thanked properly after each gift.
- Maintain individual donor files in the database for the fundraisers recording touches, moves, interactions, asks, etc.
- Submit and review donor research requests at the direction of the fundraisers.
- Prepare donor research briefing packets ahead of events and work on post-event action items (including data entry and follow-up).
- Professionally handle messages to/from the fundraisers and the caseload donors when requested.
- Work with colleagues across the organization to incorporate appropriate project information, including budgets, offers, proposals and asks, and demonstrating donor impact to let each donor know their giving is making a difference.
- Perform other support functions that may be required, such as occasional scheduling of meetings.
Qualifications
- At least three years of administrative, operational or project management support experience.
- Demonstrated record of handling calls, correspondence and internal operations with a high degree of excellence and confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with emphasis on accuracy.
- Strong problem solving, training and personal management skills. Must have initiative and have ability to follow through with little direct supervision.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Commitment to and passion for free market principles.
- CRM experience, such as Salesforce, is preferred but not required.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover Letter detailing your interest in the position, SPN’s mission, compensation requirements, and travel availability
- Résumé
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Lydia Ocampo, Outreach Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: lydia@talentmarket.org.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Director of Development Operations
State Policy Network is growing rapidly, raising more than $25 million in 2023. We are looking for talented individuals to continue to scale our efforts. SPN is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Director of Development Operations to play a critical part in driving the advancement of SPN’s mission and strategic objectives. Collaborating with key team members, you will lead SPN’s development and operations teams through strategic initiatives and ensure the seamless execution of development projects that revolve around drivers such as budgets, data, goals and revenue. You will oversee a team to ensure progress toward fundraising goals and manage projects from inception to completion. If you are a highly skilled and motivated individual with a passion for optimizing processes, fostering strategic partnerships, and advancing SPN’s mission, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity.
This position reports to VP of Strategic Partnerships and offers flexibility, generous paid time off, professional growth opportunities and a group of the best colleagues you will ever work with. It can be based either at SPN’s Arlington, VA headquarters or in a virtual office setting. We encourage professionals with a proven track record in team leadership, project management, and a commitment to our mission to apply.
The Director of Development Operations will manage a team to ensure all development backend needs are met. Primary responsibilities are to see that:
- Data Analysis, Development Team Budget Management and Revenue Handling are Excellent
- Produce revenue data required for Board meetings in a timely manner and ensure 100% accuracy.
- Produce weekly fundraising report for Leadership and Development Team.
- Create and manage SPN’s development team budget and ensure accuracy on team’s expense reports.
- Ensure high standard of excellence on reconciliation.
- Execute process for revenue handling.
- Analyze and report on key performance indicators and trends.
- Collaborate on defining critical measures to track year over year and quarterly progress.
- Manage various projects for the development team as needed.
- Monitor industry fundraising trends and suggest how this might change what SPN measures or how this might impact SPN’s development work.
- Facilitate direct mail program and assess performance.
- Ensure a process is in place to request highest priority, customized Salesforce dashboards, which includes how we identify and track key performance indicators.
- Ensure All Backend Data Needs are Met for the Development Team
- Ensure that Salesforce database list pulls are accurate and a streamlined process is in place to request lists for activities such as mailings and events.
- Work with SPN’s operations team so that Salesforce development data is excellent and organized, including each fundraiser’s portfolio.
- Ensure a process is in place to request highest priority, customized Salesforce dashboards, which includes how we identify and track key performance indicators.
- Act as Key Partner for Frontline Fundraisers
- Manage the entire projection process and ensure projections are complete before SPN’s budgeting process begins.
- Monitor individual fundraisers’ progress towards goals and key metrics throughout each quarter with analysis of reports and keep Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships apprised of progress and red flags.
- Lead all table of gift, metrics and other meetings around focused projections.
- Produce revenue reports, track relevant data, and provide context as it relates to fundraising goals.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of backend/operational fundraising experience.
- Salesforce experience or strong familiarity with CRMs and other relevant data management tools.
- Proven experience in team leadership, project management, and data analysis.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently as needed.
- Strong interest in advancing State Policy Network’s mission and impact.
- Limited travel required (15%).
Preferred
- Proven execution of project management via collaboration tools such as Basecamp.
- Experience in a supervisor role of at least one direct report.
- Experience facilitating direct mail logistics and assessing program performance.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position, alignment with the mission of SPN, and salary requirements
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Senior Manager of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: stephanie@talentmarket.org.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Program Associate
State Policy Network is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Program Associate. In this role, you will advance SPN’s mission and strategic objectives by developing and executing programs that accelerate organizational capacities across the network. You will be a critical member of the programs team, assisting with strategy development with affiliates, developing communications capacities, and connecting staff to resources that help elevate their work in their organization. This is a great role for you if you are a talented project manager interested in exploring or expanding your career in the nonprofit space, are highly organized, thrive on solving problems, and are passionate about helping accelerate free market solutions at the state and local levels.
This position reports to SPN’s Senior Director of Programs and Development Operations and it can be based in SPN’s Arlington, VA headquarters or in a virtual office.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Strategy Development to organize, plan, and execute strategic planning workshops that meet the specific needs of affiliates. This includes on-site support, note-taking, planning, and assistance with follow-up management and execution.
- Partner with Senior Director of Communication Strategies to organize, plan and execute communications programming for the Network. This includes managing peer groups, developing content for Network programming, and working with our Events Team to set logistics for in-person and virtual gatherings.
- Manage team projects: Ensure team members and network partners remain connected to and on track with strategic objectives, deliverables, and timelines for key projects. You will keep the trains running to make sure big and small picture details are aligned. You’ll also help ensure we’re analyzing our impact as we go.
- Become a trusted partner with our affiliates: You will engage with a broad group of staff, helping connect them with one another, resources, and programs. Through SPN programs and professional development, your skills and knowledge will sharpen and equip you to be a relied-upon resource throughout the network.
Qualifications
- 1-3+ years of nonprofit experience
- Demonstrated history of successful project management
- Deep curiosity and problem-solving mentality
- An entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and capacity to prioritize and balance multiple projects and effectively and meet deadlines
- A team player who can work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in a professional manner
- Strong interest in advancing State Policy Network’s mission and impact
- Some travel required; less if based in the DC area (20+%)
Preferred
- Experience in digital marketing
- Experience in event planning
- Experience with Salesforce and Basecamp
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one
PDF document:
- Résumé
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position, alignment with the mission of SPN, and salary requirements
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.