Accelerate Change Hiring Director of Development Operations | Remote U.S. | Up to $145,000
Accelerate Change is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced nonprofit development professional to join its team as Director of Development Operations. This is a full-time, 100% remote position based in the United States, offering a salary of $95,000 to $145,000 per year, depending on experience.
The role is suited to an experienced development leader with a strong background in grant management, donor operations, fundraising support, Salesforce, team leadership, and nonprofit compliance. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening development systems and supporting the organization’s fundraising and social-impact work.
About the Organization
Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit digital media lab working to increase civic engagement among BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media.
The organization supports emerging and established cultural media properties, builds influencer networks, operates a digital media lab, and leads civic engagement campaigns. Its team brings together experience across technology, business, media, civic engagement, and organizational operations.
The Director of Development Operations will join a mission-driven organization focused on social change and digital innovation.
About the Director of Development Operations Role
The Director of Development Operations will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Development Operations Department.
The position reports to the VP of Development & Executive Operations and directly manages a Grants Manager and Development & Communications Manager.
A major part of the role will involve overseeing the organization’s grant management processes. This includes proposal development, grant writing, grant reporting, and ensuring that grants for the organization and incubated projects are properly managed.
The Director will also oversee development systems and donor data. Responsibilities include processing donations, maintaining accurate information in Salesforce, preparing donor and donation reports, managing acknowledgment letters, and responding to stakeholder information requests.
Another important responsibility will be supporting external funder communications. The Director will help manage email campaigns, LinkedIn communications, funder events, webinars, annual reports, and other donor-facing materials.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Development Operations Department and ensuring that its activities align with organizational goals and priorities.
Key duties include:
- Managing grant writing, proposals, reporting, and grant administration.
- Overseeing donor data and development operations in Salesforce.
- Supporting fundraising solicitation and funder relationship management.
- Developing effective funder communication strategies.
- Ensuring donors and prospects receive a strong stewardship experience.
- Managing, coaching, and supporting development team members.
- Collaborating with finance and program teams on grant requirements.
- Conducting quarterly grant compliance and expenditure audits.
- Reviewing grant agreements and identifying potential risks.
- Maintaining accurate grant and donor data.
- Providing leadership with updates on grant performance and compliance.
The Director will also participate in leadership discussions around strategy, programs, organizational culture, and growth.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should have at least five years of experience in a director-level development role overseeing a development team or development operations department within a medium-sized or larger nonprofit organization.
Strong candidates should have experience using Salesforce, particularly the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP). Knowledge of nonprofit financial compliance and IRS regulations related to development operations is also important.
The organization is looking for someone with excellent writing and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, people-management experience, and the ability to solve problems creatively.
Candidates should also be adaptable and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment. Experience using AI and automation to streamline development operations, such as grant writing and data entry, can be particularly valuable.
A demonstrated commitment to social change is also important. The organization encourages candidates who are committed to advancing racial equity and creating more inclusive programs and workplaces.
Salary and Benefits
The Director of Development Operations position offers a salary of $95,000–$145,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. New employees are rarely expected to start at the very top of the salary range.
Employees receive individual health insurance premiums fully covered, with cost-sharing available for dependents. Dental and vision plans are also available.
Other benefits include 15 paid vacation days, paid holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, professional development funding, 401(k) contributions and matching, and internet and cell phone reimbursement.
Employees may also receive need-based educational loan assistance after three months.
The organization emphasizes flexibility and generally expects employees to work approximately 40 hours per week while allowing staff to structure their schedules around their needs.
Location and Remote Work
This is a 100% remote position within the United States, allowing employees to work from home or a coworking space. Occasional travel is expected approximately every two to three months.
Applicants should note that this is not a global remote position. The application specifically asks candidates to provide the U.S. city and state where their first paycheck would be mailed, indicating that applicants must be based in the United States.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume through the organization’s online application. Applicants will also be asked to provide detailed responses about their experience managing teams, writing grant proposals and reports, managing funder relationships, using Salesforce NPSP, working with finance and program teams, and applying AI and automation to development operations.
The application also asks candidates to discuss their approach to intersectional anti-racism, stakeholder communication, and working effectively in rapidly changing environments.
Salary: $95,000–$145,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
Location: United States
Experience: 5+ years at director level
Travel: Occasional travel every 2–3 months
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