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View and join events near you to get activated!State Voices is a national network – built from the states up – that helps grassroots organizations win civic engagement victories and build long-term political power. Since 2008, we’ve been employing the principles of collective impact, building the capacity of partners with data analysis and shared resources, and strengthening our democracy by amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.
State Voices sustains a dynamic ecosystem of 24 state tables and organizations in every state, comprising over 1,200 partner organizations. We provide the organizations in our network with the data, tools, and support they need to help create a healthy and thriving democracy through a racial equity lens. We advance this work through three national programs: Civic Engagement (voter education, registration and turnout, issue advocacy, and constituency engagement), Civic Access (voting rights and election administration), and Civic Representation (census and redistricting).
It’s our collective duty to end the systemic, relentless disenfranchisement targeting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, and all communities of color, young adults, LGBTQ people, women, low-income, and all oppressed people. That’s why State Voices works year-round to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy.
State Voices is a 501(c)(3) with an affiliated 501(c)(4) – State Democracy Action; together, the organizations have a combined budget of $25 million. We seek a highly relational individual with the ability to build deep and meaningful relationships quickly. The Director of Development must be highly motivated and detail-oriented with a deep commitment to social justice. The ideal candidate for this role is strategic, entrepreneurial, and energized to leverage their full-cycle fundraising knowledge to serve as a consultative partner and capacity-builder with teams across State Voices. The Development Director will work in concert with the President, the Chief Executive Officer, program directors, state table directors, and Board members to implement the organization’s fundraising plan, which includes the solicitation of foundation support and major gifts. They will cultivate, expand, and diversify State Voices’ donor base and work closely with other team members to secure funding for new and current initiatives that advance the organization’s mission.
They will oversee the management and growth of fundraising activities. In 2024, the State Voices budget is expected to be $26 million, approximately $13.7 million of which is from a portfolio of primarily institutional funders, major individual and family donors, and a small and growing pool of annual fund donors.
The responsibilities of the Director of Development will include:
The ideal candidate will possess many or all of the following qualifications:
Please submit your resume, and cover letter using our application portal.
Terms of Employment: This is a full-time, exempt position.
Location: Remote; Must be based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $135,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a generous benefits package of: health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; 401k and match; FSA funds; home office stipend; summer Fridays; monthly wellness day; mid-year break; 2-week closure for winter holidays; and allocated professional development funds.
State Voices is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.