Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) seeks a dynamic Director of Philanthropy and Development to join our mission driven national team. The ideal candidate will effectively integrate and execute philanthropic goals in the annual operating plan of the organization, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify funding priorities and develop effective strategies to secure the resources to support PSR’s mission.
About Physicians for Social Responsibility
PSR is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that mobilizes health professionals and public health advocates to advance environmental justice, climate solutions, and a nuclear-free world. PSR’s national team works remotely, with a central office in Washington, DC, and in partnership with twenty-two state and local PSR chapters across the United States. In all we do, PSR aspires to be credible, compassionate, visionary, and bold.
Founded in 1961, PSR has throughout its history provided a strong health-focused voice against the development and use of nuclear weapons, and advocating for nuclear weapons abolition and for health and justice for communities most impacted by nuclear weapons development, testing, and use. PSR is a co-founder and U.S. affiliate of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), and as the U.S. affiliate of this global network, PSR shared in the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. PSR is also a partner organization in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017.
In the 1990s, PSR joined the growing movement to address another existential threat: climate change. Since then, the organization has addressed a range of issues related to a just transition from fossil fuels to clean, safe, truly renewable energy. Current areas of focus include opposing fracked gas and the false promise of hydrogen and carbon capture, promoting equitable building decarbonization, and confronting fossil fuel corporate disinformation. We mobilize health professionals as partners in solidarity with frontline communities and environmental justice leaders, advocating for local, state, and federal policies and protections.
About the Position
The Director of Philanthropy and Development is responsible for leadership of the organization’s overall fundraising strategy, and for establishing and achieving annual philanthropy goals and objectives in accordance with the organization's mission. The Director of Philanthropy and Development will work closely with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and national staff to create development plans and lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective donors, both individual and institutional. The Director of Philanthropy and Development will increase contributed income, high-impact partnerships, community awareness, and powerful connections with both PSR’s existing stakeholders and emerging audiences. As the leader of our development and philanthropic initiatives, the Director of Philanthropy and Development must be able to conceptualize, plan, and implement a programmatic approach to building relationships and securing philanthropic support — including setting ambitious goals, developing strategies for prospects, prioritizing activities, asking for gifts, and coordinating the involvement, as needed, of staff, board members and other volunteers.
The Director of Philanthropy and Development is expected to value change management and to have the experience and passion to lead new and expanded initiatives in several areas identified in recent organizational strategic planning, such as:
Areas of Responsibility
Leadership and Strategy:
Donor Relations and Major Gifts:
Development Operations:
Special Events and Campaigns:
All PSR staff are expected to participate in our ongoing work to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and justice within our organization and in the fields in which we work.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
Strongly Preferred:
Preferred:
Terms
PSR is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission.
Benefits
PSR believes taking care of our people aligns with our commitment to social responsibility and is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. While regulations differ from place to place, we strive to have parity of benefits across regions. The following benefits are offered:
Flexible Work Environment
Please note that all PSR National staff are generally working remotely, but all staff are expected to attend occasional meetings, such as for staff retreats, meetings of the Board of Directors, and our annual fundraising event in Washington, DC.
Public Health Awareness
PSR requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with applicable laws by contacting human resources at [email protected].
How to Apply
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No telephone inquiries, please.
Job open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To ensure optimal consideration, applications should be submitted no later than December 2, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after this date until the position is filled.
PSR is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice, and believes social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose.
To that end, PSR is committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to, and prohibits discrimination based on race (including traits that are historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles), color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, related medical conditions, or reproductive health decisions), age, religion, creed, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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PSR encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply for open positions. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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