Advancement Director

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter and information from three references. Reference from an Elder in your community, or respected knowledge holder are highly valued and place a lot of weight: Format can be a letter of recommendation, contact information, audio recording of elder reference.

Position Summary

The Advancement Director will lead Native Movement fundraising efforts. This position will work collaboratively with the Executive Director, the Grants/Advancement Team, and Directors team to further Native Movement fundraising strategy, funder relations, and other related aspects of fundraising. This position will have a supervisory role and will be a part of the directors team at Native Movement. The ideal candidate will have an authentic understanding of Indigenous values, history, and the complexity and brilliance of contemporary Native communities. Additionally, ideal candidates will have fundraising experience and excellent verbal and writing communication skills. Professional development opportunities will be prioritized for this position.

Essential Job Functions 

Advancement and Fundraising

• Vision and implementation of fundraising strategies and objectives.

• Collaboration with Executive Director and team directors in the development and execution of fundraising plans.

• Review and oversight of fundraising documents – written materials, video production, etc – in collaboration with the Executive Director.

• Management of Native Movement funder relations and prospective relations.

• Oversight of grant funding cycles – from research to outreach plans, award, reporting, and close out – with grants support team.

• Ensuring deadlines are met for funding cycles.

• Oversight of donor database software, ensuring adequate usage of tools and applications.

• Travel to Alaska and other locations may be required.

Staff Supervision 

• Day to day supervision of NM Advancement staff.

• Potential combination of in-person and remote supervision.

  • Ensure that the established goals are being met and that staff have the support they need.

• Lead the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of Advancement staff according to the NM values and organizational goals.

• Ensuring staff reports are complete and submitted in accordance with Native Movement policies.

Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a member of the NM Directors team, participating in organization-wide input, coordination, and decision making as needed.

• Attend Native Movement staff meetings and gatherings as related or as needed.

• Support Community Affiliate Groups in developing critical grant proposals or fundraising plans as needed.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Additional or shifted responsibilities to be identified as the organization evolves.

Independent Decision-Making

Make routine job-related decisions. Decisions based on values, goals  and budgetary constraints of the organization. 

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position will report to the Executive Director. Additionally, this position supervises up to two Advancement staff members. Remote supervision may be required.

Location

This position is able to work remotely, with some travel in Alaska and occasional travel outside of Alaska. Remote locations must have the ability to access the internet and have adequate phone reception.

Work Environment and Demands of the Role

Native Movement is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to the applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical and mental disabilities.

Generally, the office environment is calm, with some days of higher activity due to organizational events. Some noise from people in the office is expected, and may increase during events. We are a family-friendly workplace, so children of all ages may be present at any time. Dogs are allowed in the office, so there may be occasional barking and dogs walking throughout the building. This position may require travel within the state. Possibility of a flexible schedule and may need to be available for evenings and/or weekends..

The physical demands of this position require the ability to occasionally remain in a stationary position, move or traverse throughout an office and event spaces. Occasionally must be able to transport objects through the office for various needs. Must be able to commute to and from an office and event space. Requires the ability to ascend a flight of stairs, several times a day. Additionally, the employee must be able to exchange information and ideas so that others will understand, receive and understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, and exercise independent judgment.

Benefits Information

 Native Movement provides greater than average Paid Time Off (PTO), including “Harvest” and “Ceremony/Spiritual” leave and ample paid holidays. Additionally, Native Movement offers paid “wellness” time and is committed to the sustainability of our team’s health and wellbeing.  Other employee benefits include medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents, Life/ Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Retirement benefits. Professional development opportunities as identified by the Advancement Director and the Executive Director.

Native Movement is committed to providing an employment environment which is welcoming of all people and free from discrimination and harassment. Native Movement work and community spaces are generally matriarchal, welcoming, and informal. Possibility of flexible schedule and may need to occasionally be available for evening or weekend meetings. Native Movement is an at-will employer.