Confidential is hiring: Director of Development of Operations in Washington

Director of Development of Operations

About the Company

Esteemed organization promoting public policy

Industry
Think Tanks

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1977

Employees
51-200

Specialties

• education
• energy & environment
• finance
• banking & monetary policy
• foreign policy
• government & politics
• health care
• international economics
• law & civil liberties
• tax & budget policy
• telecom
• internet & information policy
• trade & immigration

Business Classifications

• B2B

About the Role

Company is seeking a Director of Development Operations who will lead the systems, processes, and innovations that powers fundraising success and sustain the excellence behind the Vision for Liberty campaign. Reporting to the Vice President for Development, this leader will manage a team of five and oversee annual giving operations, donor analytics, prospect research, CRM administration, and data strategy. A core focus of the role is driving AI adoption and automation in fundraising operations, positioning the company at the forefront of technology-enabled development work. The Director will set standards for performance metrics, integrate cutting-edge tools into the CRM ecosystem, and ensure that the fundraising infrastructure is data-driven, efficient, and donor-centered. Please refer to the link below to access the position details for a comprehensive overview of the Director of Development Operation’s areas of responsibility. Qualifications: • 7-10+ years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including team leadership. • Expertise in Salesforce (or comparable CRM) and advanced data analytics. • Strong track record integrating AI and technology solutions into fundraising or operations. • Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor stewardship, and fundraising operations. • Experience with prospect research, business intelligence tools, and performance metrics. • Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills. • Commitment to the mission of advancing individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Location: This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC (Mon-Wed WFH optional – Thur-Fri in the office mandatory)

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Operations
• Non-Profit Management

Skills

• Fundraising required
• Operations required