About the Role
The Senior Director of Development joins Vote Mama at an exciting moment in the organization’s history. Since its inception five years ago, Vote Mama has grown revenue annually and built a strong base of early supporters. Now, we recognize the need to diversify and expand our funding base to sustain and fuel future growth. Vote Mama seeks a seasoned, strategic, and mission-driven Senior Director of Development to build on a strong foundation laid by the existing Development team, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Vote Mama PAC, Vote Mama Foundation (501(c)(3)), and Vote Mama Lobby (501(c)(4)). As part of their role, the Senior Development Director will be responsible for revenue generation across Vote Mama, including personally managing a major donor portfolio, partnering with the COO to manage the institutional portfolio, and supporting staff to successfully lead their existing portfolios, including but not limited to individual donors, Mama Fund giving circles program, events, and email fundraising. The Senior Development Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the CEO, staff, and Vote Mama’s Board of Directors to meet our fundraising goals. The Senior Director is also charged with managing the Individual Giving Director and the Development Operations Manager. This role is responsible for designing and executing high-impact fundraising strategies, including donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship, and expanding revenue across multiple channels (individual, institutional, corporate, and mission-aligned donors), with a particular focus on HNW individual and political donors. We’re seeking someone who thrives in high-visibility, high-stakes environments, brings deep knowledge of the political fundraising landscape, and is excited to lead the charge in diversifying and growing our donor base. Working with Vote Mama
This is a fully remote role with flexible scheduling. Candidates must have reliable internet access and be available for travel to in-person events as needed (roughly 5-7 trips annually, dependent on your location). We strongly prefer candidates based in New York City, with other key funding bases on the East Coast and in the Bay Area. Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $130,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience Health Coverage: Employer-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance (75% employer-paid) Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO and sick leave, paid federal holidays, and six months of paid family leave Retirement: 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after three months of employment Workplace Culture:
Fully remote with employer-provided laptop and home office stipend Summer and winter office shutdowns Early-close Wellness Fridays
Who You Are
Required Experience
8+ years of political fundraising experience, including in supervisory roles, with at least some experience in national campaign fundraising Demonstrated track record of cultivating and maintaining relationships with a large network of major donors, including national political donors Experience building and executing political fundraising strategies Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated success in team leadership and management Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and on a variety of tasks simultaneously Strong applied computer skills, with a deep understanding of CRMs (Salesforce, NGP) Demonstrated success in managing a substantial fundraising portfolio Thorough understanding of, respect for, and adherence to professional and financial ethics Ability to travel as needed for Vote Mama events Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
Experience managing fundraising via a complex set of legal entities spanning 501(c)(4), hybrid PAC, and 501(c)(3) organizations Experience building donor portfolios for start-ups or a growing organization Experience managing fundraising events Experience in managing external stakeholders, advisors, or vendors Demonstrated ability working with remote employees, in a fully remote work environment Successful experience managing budgets
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The Senior Director of Development joins Vote Mama at an exciting moment in the organization’s history. Since its inception five years ago, Vote Mama has grown revenue annually and built a strong base of early supporters. Now, we recognize the need to diversify and expand our funding base to sustain and fuel future growth. Vote Mama seeks a seasoned, strategic, and mission-driven Senior Director of Development to build on a strong foundation laid by the existing Development team, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Vote Mama PAC, Vote Mama Foundation (501(c)(3)), and Vote Mama Lobby (501(c)(4)). As part of their role, the Senior Development Director will be responsible for revenue generation across Vote Mama, including personally managing a major donor portfolio, partnering with the COO to manage the institutional portfolio, and supporting staff to successfully lead their existing portfolios, including but not limited to individual donors, Mama Fund giving circles program, events, and email fundraising. The Senior Development Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the CEO, staff, and Vote Mama’s Board of Directors to meet our fundraising goals. The Senior Director is also charged with managing the Individual Giving Director and the Development Operations Manager. This role is responsible for designing and executing high-impact fundraising strategies, including donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship, and expanding revenue across multiple channels (individual, institutional, corporate, and mission-aligned donors), with a particular focus on HNW individual and political donors. We’re seeking someone who thrives in high-visibility, high-stakes environments, brings deep knowledge of the political fundraising landscape, and is excited to lead the charge in diversifying and growing our donor base. Working with Vote Mama
This is a fully remote role with flexible scheduling. Candidates must have reliable internet access and be available for travel to in-person events as needed (roughly 5-7 trips annually, dependent on your location). We strongly prefer candidates based in New York City, with other key funding bases on the East Coast and in the Bay Area. Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $130,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience Health Coverage: Employer-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance (75% employer-paid) Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO and sick leave, paid federal holidays, and six months of paid family leave Retirement: 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after three months of employment Workplace Culture:
Fully remote with employer-provided laptop and home office stipend Summer and winter office shutdowns Early-close Wellness Fridays
Who You Are
Required Experience
8+ years of political fundraising experience, including in supervisory roles, with at least some experience in national campaign fundraising Demonstrated track record of cultivating and maintaining relationships with a large network of major donors, including national political donors Experience building and executing political fundraising strategies Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated success in team leadership and management Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and on a variety of tasks simultaneously Strong applied computer skills, with a deep understanding of CRMs (Salesforce, NGP) Demonstrated success in managing a substantial fundraising portfolio Thorough understanding of, respect for, and adherence to professional and financial ethics Ability to travel as needed for Vote Mama events Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
Experience managing fundraising via a complex set of legal entities spanning 501(c)(4), hybrid PAC, and 501(c)(3) organizations Experience building donor portfolios for start-ups or a growing organization Experience managing fundraising events Experience in managing external stakeholders, advisors, or vendors Demonstrated ability working with remote employees, in a fully remote work environment Successful experience managing budgets
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