Associate Director – Director of Development

Constructive Dialogue Institute

. Lead development and submission of grant proposals, reports, and donor materials .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $147,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant proposal development, fundraising strategy execution, and relationship management with funders. Proven ability to build and maintain efficient fundraising systems and processes while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Proposal DevelopmentFundraising Strategy ExecutionFunder Relationship ManagementFundraising Systems DevelopmentExcellent Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingFundraising OperationsRevenue ProjectionsProspect ResearchGrant Content Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional OrganizationSelf-DirectionDetail OrientationStrong JudgmentEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

HubSpotFundraising WorkflowsDocumentation Systems

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic Revenue GoalsFunder CommitmentsDonor MaterialsCase StudiesPitch Decks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and submission of grant proposals, reports, and donor materials
Translate CDI’s work and impact into compelling narratives for funders
Collaborate with Finance, Marketing & Communications, and program teams
Maintain high quality and efficient grant processes
Manage grants calendar, deadlines, and funder commitments
Own fundraising systems and infrastructure, including HubSpot, funder records, workflows, and documentation
Maintain reusable grant content, case studies, pitch decks, templates, and annual reports
Partner with Finance to process contributions and track grant requirements
Keep the fundraising pipeline current and translate it into revenue projections
Build and improve fundraising workflows, tools, and systems
Prepare and follow up on the Executive Director’s funder relationships
Support fundraising strategy and priorities
Conduct prospect and landscape research
Depending on experience, manage and steward a portfolio of funder relationships
Report directly to the Executive Director; no direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in development or fundraising
Experience writing successful grants in the six- and seven-figure range
Experience building systems and processes for fundraising operations, particularly in smaller or growing organizations
Excellent writing and communication skills
Exceptional organization, self-direction, detail orientation, quality, and accuracy
Strong judgment and ability to anticipate issues and assess escalation needs
Passion for constructive dialogue and alignment with CDI’s values
For Director level: 7+ years of progressively responsible development or fundraising experience
For Director level: 2+ years in management or leadership roles
For Director level: Experience owning funder relationships through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
For Director level: Experience building and executing fundraising strategies achieving philanthropic revenue goals of $1 million or more
Must be based in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mission-driven culture characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness
Unlimited paid time off
13 company holidays
Health, vision, and dental plans, with CDI contributing toward premiums each month
401(k) with 100% match on contributions, up to 3% of pay
Annual professional development budget
Up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment
Up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses
Flexible schedule within U.S. time zones