Resource Type:

Job

Posted On: Dec 01, 2008

Posted By: Robert Enholm

Description:

Citizens for Global Solutions is seeking a Director of Development to work out of its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in development and fundraising for nonprofit organizations, including experience with campaign planning, direct mail programs, planned giving campaigns, outreach through the Internet, and maintenance of donor databases.  Experience with the acquisition and management of foundation grants will also be valuable.

The Director of Development will join the senior management team and lead development and fundraising efforts with support from others in the organization.  The successful candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and within time and budget constraints, enthusiasm for the organization's goals, as well as a willingness to work with the Board’s Development Committee.  A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Citizens for Global Solutions embraces a vision of a world in which nations work together to abolish war, protect our rights and freedoms, and solve the problems facing humanity that no nation alone can solve.  To this end, Citizens for Global Solutions educates Americans about our global interdependence, communicates global concerns to elected officials, and develops proposals to strengthen and reform international institutions.

Candidates for Director Development should send a letter describing their interest and qualifications, a resume, and a salary history to Robert A. Enholm, Executive Vice President, at jobs@globalsolutions.org.  Please note “Director of Development” in the subject line of the message.  Candidates should be U.S. citizens or in possession of a visa that permits them to work in the U.S.