Black Men Vote - Director of Development

Director Of DevelopmentBlack Men Vote (BMV), a 501c3 and affiliated organizations, Black Men Vote Civic Action Fund (BMV-CAF), a 501c4, and Black Men Vote PAC (BMV-PAC), a 527, are seeking an experienced and ambitious Director of Development to lead the organization's fundraising efforts to support its mission to empower, educate, and mobilize Black men to build lasting change in our communities. Black Men Vote builds power where it matters most, by equipping Black men with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead in our democracy. Through voter education and registration, community organizing, research, and powerful partnerships, we turn awareness into action and ensure Black men's voices drive lasting change. Black Men Vote is a pioneering organization centered on empowering Black men to actively participate in the electoral process, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are addressed within the political arena. BMV focuses on direct voter contact, voter registration, and community organizing to achieve our goals.

Founded over five years ago, Black Men Vote spent millions in 2024 and 2025 on its efforts to register, educate, and mobilize Black men in battleground states through a variety of communications, including social media, barbershop talks, radio, and canvassing efforts. Black Men Vote is poised to take a leadership role in this moment of inflection and change in our politics.Position OverviewThe Director of Development will lead all aspects of Black Men Vote's fundraising, ensuring the organization has the resources to meet its ambitious goals. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust development strategy, building processes and donor management systems to steward funders, and establishing and strengthening relationships with new and existing donors. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will work closely with Black Men Vote's leadership to leverage networks, cultivate new relationships, and facilitate donor engagement opportunities. The Director will be a thought partner to the Executive Director in planning and funding the strategic growth of Black Men Vote.

The ideal candidate brings solid experience in political fundraising and a passion for increasing Black men's political power. The Director is a talented communicator who can build relationships with individual and institutional donors, develop systems and processes around donor stewardship, and lead the design and execution of a comprehensive, ambitious fundraising strategy. This is an incredible opportunity to serve as the Director of Development in a growing organization dedicated to empowering, educating, and mobilizing Black men to build lasting change in our communities.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the organization's ambitious vision and goals, in partnership with the Executive DirectorCultivate relationships, facilitate engagement opportunities, and solicit contributions from a portfolio of new and existing donorsEstablish and implement the infrastructure needed to reach fundraising goals through partnerships, individual donors, grants, and eventsServe as a trusted thought partner to the Executive Director, driving organizational priorities and delivering timely fundraising projections and updatesCollaborate with and support BMV's leadership and Board of Directors to establish and strengthen donor relationshipsDevelop compelling messaging and content for fundraising materialsDrive fundraising best practices, including systems utilization, research and prospecting, donor reporting, data review, and donor communicationsKey Qualifications and Attributes8+ years of political and nonprofit fundraising, including experience developing plans in multi-channel fundraising, ideally in a mix of 527, 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 organizationsExperience building strong relationships with institutional and individual donors and prospectsStrong command of fundraising best practices and demonstrated success building processes and donor management systems to steward fundersDemonstrated success in managing and growing a robust fundraising portfolio of donorsPersuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to successfully tailor messaging for different audiencesExcellent listening skills and an ability to engage with a diverse group of donors and prospects in a thoughtful mannerProven ability to achieve results, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlinesExcellent project management skills with a strong eye for detail and a focus on resultsSalary and Location The annual base salary for this position is $120,000, with the potential for cycle bonuses. There is a preference for candidates who reside in the DC metro area. Outstanding candidates, particularly those on the East Coast, may be considered.

Candidates must be willing to travel as needed. To Apply To apply, submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Black Men Vote is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.