Fully remote, full-time, North America–based position
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Apply for our Development Coordinator position.
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The Roots of Progress Institute (RPI) is seeking a Development Coordinator, to own our fundraising process and all philanthropic donations.
RPI is a startup nonprofit dedicated to building a culture of progress and restoring a bold, ambitious vision of the future. We are part of the broader progress movement that was kicked off in The Atlantic and has been profiled by BBC and Vox. Our founder and president, Jason Crawford, is quoted as a spokesman for progress in those stories, and we are known as a central organization in that movement.
You will work closely with Jason. He will be the public face of the organization and the primary donor contact. You will own the pipeline, process, and followup; and you’ll be in the loop on all meetings and emails.
The people you will meet in this role are some of the smartest, most accomplished, and best-informed people in the world (and we say that not just because some of them might be reading this!) Some are highly successful individuals in Silicon Valley, New York finance, and other communities; others run funds of $100M or more at some of the most forward-thinking foundations on the planet.
They are also one of the most demanding audiences you will meet. They are busy and require conciseness; they want to see credible plans and tangible results; they are allergic to hype and fluff; they cannot be snowed. In short, they will keep you on your toes.
You will join at a pivotal time, and start from a solid foundation: We already have a good network of donors and good relationships with them. We have more leads than we have been able to follow up on. We also have a very good brand. Our annual Progress Conference is the main event for our community. Our writer’s fellowship, university workshops, and high school summer program are already having an impact, and provide plenty of material for donor pitches and updates. And next year, we'll be launching Jason's book, The Progress Manifesto, which will greatly expand our mindshare and create evidence of momentum and attention.
You'll report directly to Jason, and will work closely with him and with the program leads. We're a small team with Silicon Valley DNA; we operate with high autonomy and minimal process. You will fuel the work of this fantastic team. This is a role that will stretch and grow you: the rigor of your thinking, the clarity of your communication, your ability to execute with minimal oversight.
You will be responsible for:
Your key metric will be the revenue brought in through these channels.
You will have broad latitude to devise fundraising strategies and tactics. At the same time, you must own execution: you will be the only person dedicated full-time to fundraising.
Examples of day-to-day tasks you might perform include: