Development Lead

Vaccinate Your Family • Full-time • Remote (United States) • $80k - $100k / year • 2m ago

Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) has been protecting people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases for over 30 years. Originally established in 1991 as Every Child by Two, VYF and its staff of public health experts and advocates work to advance equitable access to lifesaving vaccines, build confidence in the safety and benefits of vaccination, and raise awareness of the critical need for timely immunization. For more information about Vaccinate Your Family, please visit our website at vaccinateyourfamily.org.

LEAD, DEVELOPMENT

The Development Lead is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of a diverse development and fundraising program to provide for the short- and long-term needs of the organization. The position will also help facilitate the efficient operation of the organization’s fundraising by assisting with fund tracking, gift stewardship, and some operational tasks.

The Development Lead reports to the Development Director.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to careers@vaccinateyourfamily.org. This role will accept applicants through June 26, 2025.

Responsibilities

Provides high-level support and assistance to the Development Director and development activities to support programmatic and operational needs of the organization.
Drafts letters, memos, reports, and correspondence on behalf of the Development Director, Chief Executive Officer, and/or the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Supports the Development Director and their execution of the annual fund development plan and directed giving campaigns.
Supports the development of an Annual Report in collaboration with leadership.
Assists in the coordination of relationships with current and prospective donors, opinion leaders, partners, and industry colleagues, keeping them apprised of significant activities at VYF.
Coordinates receipt and documentation of in-kind donations.
Ensures all donations are acknowledged in writing and generates 501(c)(3)-compliant tax receipts for distribution to donors.
Assists with creation of fundraising assets and resources in coordination with the Development Director.
Conducts research on potential sources of public and private funding.
Contributes to the grant-making and proposal development processes, including editing, reviewing, and formatting.
Participates in the logistical planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and/or events.
Monitors and tracks fundraising metrics, performance measures, and other programmatic results.
Ensures accuracy of donation records and other fundraising data within an online donor management system.
Schedules and coordinates execution of follow-up on all gifts.
Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
Assists with the preparation and distribution of financial and programmatic reports.
Maintains assigned elements of virtual filing systems.
Ensures recency, security, integrity, and confidentiality of data.
Attends networking events, conferences, and meetings, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education may vary; a degree in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit administration, or public health is preferred, but not required.
Five to seven years of experience related to fundraising and/or public health is preferred.
Basic knowledge of public health principles and/or non-profit work is preferred.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Exemplary judgment and keen attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work efficiently within time constraints.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision, and to collaborate and work well in a team environment.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong desire to contribute to revenue generation.
Experience with:
CRM software and applications, e.g., EveryAction
Performance and project management software and applications, e.g., Monday.com is preferred but not required
Proficiency with:
Microsoft 365 and Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Meeting and video conferencing platforms and software, e.g., Zoom
Passion for the mission and programs of Vaccinate Your Family.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Working Conditions

VYF is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities thrive in their position.

VYF is based in Washington, DC, with offices in Mystic, CT. This position is fully remote.

The essential functions of this job include working from a computer for long periods of time to engaging in regular communications with colleagues and external stakeholders via text, audio, and video conferencing and communication platforms. This position requires periodic travel involving overnight trips.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 in addition to a benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums, employer retirement contributions (403b), short- and long-term disability, and generous paid time off, including parental leave.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to careers@vaccinateyourfamily.org by June 20, 2025. VYF may review applications after this deadline in limited circumstances; however, this is not a guarantee that your application will be considered if it is not submitted by June 20, 2025. Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis.

VYF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

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