Associate Director Of Advancement

Benefits Data Trust (BDT) seeks an Associate Director of Advancement (ADA) to play a leading role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting 5-7 figure philanthropic investments from foundations and other grant makers. The ADA will partner closely with the rest of the Advancement Team to build strong relationships with funders in BDT's regional markets and nationally. The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraising or revenue professional passionate about helping low- and vulnerable-income families access the benefits they are likely eligible for in a dignified and humanity-focused way. This role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled relationship builder and authentic communicator who is energized by designing and engaging funding partnerships both easily seen and not seen and understands the potential that strong funding relationships can have in bringing about true and
sustained social progress and positive change.
The ADA reports to the Senior Director of Advancement and may have a direct report. BDT is a remote-first organization. Employees may work remotely and/or from BDT's Philadelphia office.
Responsibilities:

• Secure funding, especially from new funding sources
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new potential funders, with a focus on regional funders in the states where BDT provides direct service
• Manage a dynamic, active, multi-million-dollar prospect portfolio
• Serve as an internal advocate for funders and funding opportunities, and liaise and coordinate closely with program delivery teams to create exciting and synergistic funding scopes for funders in your portfolio
• Partner closely with our Philanthropy Manager - Proposals and Reports, to craft and deliver compelling proposals to funders in your portfolio
• Work in tandem and in support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager to be a representative of BDT in local markets at conferences, events, and other impact convenings to identify and build relationships with potential funders
• Work closely with team members to ensure smooth stewardship and renewal of funding relationships

Requirements:

• At least five years of progressive experience in fundraising, including experience as a frontline fundraiser leading the cultivation, solicitation, and
  awarding of 5-7-figure gifts
• A proven track record of building dynamic relationships with funders that
  result in successfully securing five to six-figure multi-year gifts
• Demonstrated experience in crafting and composing grant applications
• Apparent ability to articulately digest and convey a complicated mission in a compelling and motivating way• Ability to independently manage priorities, identify opportunities, think strategically, and see possibilities where others might not
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Extensive computer experience and comfort using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in using a relational database/ CRM, ideally Salesforce
• Self-starter who works well autonomously and as a member of a highly
  collaborative team

The salary range starts at $100,000 and is commensurate with relevant experience.
About BDT:
Benefits Data Trust (BDT) improves health and financial security by harnessing the power of data, technology, and policy to provide dignified and equitable access to assistance. Together with a national network of government agencies and partners, we efficiently connect people today to programs that pay for food, healthcare, and more while helping to modernize benefits access for tomorrow. A nonprofit since 2005, BDT has secured more than $10 billion in benefits for households across the country, helping to reduce hunger and poverty and build pathways to economic mobility. Learn more about BDT - a proud recipient of a 2021 and 2022 Top Workplaces USA Award - at bdtrust.org.