Director – External Affairs

Braven

. Support the Executive Director in establishing the Alabama region’s fundraising strategy and annual revenue game plan .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMontgomery • Alabama • United StatesLead💰 $87,200 - $93,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy development, donor relationship management, and project management. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce and Google Suite to track progress and manage stakeholder communications effectively.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementProject ManagementSalesforce ProficiencyCorporate Partnerships Experience

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyProject ManagementGrant Application ReviewData AnalysisStrategic PlanningRelationship ManagementCultivation PlansEvent CoordinationStakeholder EngagementCommunication Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityAttention to DetailInfluencing Others

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGoogle SuiteAsanaJiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

Corporate PartnershipsFundraisingVolunteer RecruitmentHigher Education PartnershipsCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Executive Director in establishing the Alabama region’s fundraising strategy and annual revenue game plan
Track revenue progress and weighted pipeline; project-manage quarterly action plans and adjust based on lessons learned
Steward donor relationships, own a portfolio, and lead meeting preparation and follow-up
Identify, vet, and cultivate new prospects; research priority prospects and create individualized cultivation plans
Prepare donor meetings, including drafting emails, agendas, and customized collateral
Guide donors through pipeline stages from asks to commitments and renewals
Review grant applications and reports and support timely submission of high-quality narratives and data
Create the Employer Partnership strategy for revenue, volunteer, and program opportunities
Manage a portfolio of approximately 5–10 local employer partnerships and recruit volunteers
Prepare and co-host employer meetings and events; support in-person Fellow events and volunteer recruitment
Support recruitment, cultivation, and engagement of Alabama Regional Board members
Project-manage board meetings, including memos, run of show, presentations, communications, and notes
Create quarterly, monthly, and weekly action plans across workstreams
Maintain accurate stakeholder information in Salesforce, Asana/Jira, and Confluence
Ensure preparation and follow-up for internal meetings
Attend key program events and coordinate information flow with Alabama’s program team and external affairs team
Steward regional stakeholders, community influencers, Fellows, Post Accelerator Fellows, and volunteers
Execute national cultivation campaigns and external affairs events such as site visits, lunch and learns, treks, and report events
Monitor higher education partner and new site updates
Build regional brand visibility through speaking opportunities, awards, and media
Collaborate on social media strategy and write or review weekly content
Support Jobs Report and Impact Report processes, including Fellow photo shoots and personalized outreach
Support conference preparation, attendance, speaking, and follow-up for the Executive Director
Support development of a local policy agenda and cultivation plans
Assist with public funding applications and Executive Director meeting preparation and follow-up
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
5–7 years of related work experience
Experience in development, corporate partnerships, and/or high-stakes relationship management
Proven ability to strategically identify, build, and develop relationships, with a strong aptitude for influencing others
Experience in project management with strong strategic planning, prioritization, organization, and attention to detail skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across lines of difference
Demonstrated ability to adapt and innovate to solve problems
Strong commitment to finding solutions in the face of challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Track record of successfully meeting or exceeding ambitious goals
Proficiency in Google Suite and Salesforce
Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others
Exemplification of Braven’s core values
Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population
Ability to work in-person in either Montgomery or Birmingham at least 3 days per week
Ability to travel in the Alabama region, especially Montgomery, Birmingham, and Huntsville
Ability to travel to other Braven regions for team meetings about 1–2 times per year
Ability to work some evenings and weekends about 1–2 times per month, with more during peak event seasons
Travel once a year to Braven’s All Team Retreat
Access to internet
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary time off in addition to org-wide holidays and 2 week-long shutdowns in July and December; an additional week-long shutdown for Regional Staff in the Spring (a minimum of 20 days per year)
$25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
Match of 401K contributions up to 5% of base annual salary, starting the first full month
Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
12 weeks of paid parental leave
One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
Monthly $75 reimbursement for cell phone or internet
Access to funding for continued career development
Competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development