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Director of Development
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Job Description
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Development (DoD) will create and oversee fundraising strategies to maximize organizational sustainability and allow for mission-aligned growth. The DoD’s focus will be on building a diverse, strong, and expanding base of support from foundations while assisting with growing independent revenue from individual donors. The DoD is responsible for creating, implementing, and executing initiatives including major gifts, planned giving, grants, annual giving, special events, and developing a comprehensive stewardship process for donors.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in fund development in the nonprofit sector, donor cultivation and stewardship, representing an organization to stakeholders, and managing staff.
The candidate should also have a familiarity with the history and current situation in Indian Country. Prior experience in working with tribal and Native communities and organizations is desirable.
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Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage fundraising efforts from foundation and other institutional sources, stewarding current funders while growing revenue from new sources. This includes prospecting for new funding opportunities, managing and improving development systems, tracking deadlines, reviewing and approving content, coordinating timely and high-quality grant submissions, and responsibility for all proposals and report drafting. In addition, the DoD will be responsible for all funder cultivation, such as briefings, communications, and ensuring all funders are stewarded appropriately.
- Responsible for overseeing the implementation and strengthening of major gift programs to contribute significantly to the growth of independent revenue for NOA.
- Engagement strategies include individualized donor cultivation, special events, and other relationship building and activities. Ensure excellent cultivation and relationship maintenance with all donors and prospects.
- Establish strong internal systems for coordinating and tracking development work.
- Ensure members of the development team have clear work plans and goals, and monitor tracking and transparent reporting of progress towards goals. Oversee timely grant notifications, coordination of financial reporting, and allocations of grants. Lead monthly fundraising meetings with key staff.
- Direct the creation and production of donor publications and communications such as annual reports, newsletters, donor stories, and online donor outreach, including video production and website content.
- Provide regular supervision and support to development staff. Clarify roles among development team members. Provide the vision and leadership to the development team. Provide coaching and support to the NOA staff in building their fundraising skills and success.
- Work closely with the Executive Director in developing organizational income projections, accurately tracking progress towards goals, and ensuring that the goals are met and that the organization operates with a positive net operating income and continues to grow. Work closely with NOA’s fiscal sponsor to ensure that updated income projections are reflected in the NOA budget projections.
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Qualifications:
- 4–5+ years of fundraising, grant writing, or donor relations experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, or public relations. - Strong supervisory and managerial experience.
- Have knowledge of and commitment to progressive social change movements and grassroots organizing as the key to building political power.
- Excellent writing, copy editing, and proofreading capabilities, as well as strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Are detail-oriented and able to manage your time efficiently in remote work.
- Honor the idea of Native beliefs and practices as the guiding principles of NOA’s organizational culture, political strategy, and ways of working within the staff and with all our relations.
- Have a deep knowledge of the politics and issues impacting tribal and Native communities.
- Understand the decisive role tribal governments play in the movements for achieving sovereignty, protecting civil and human rights, and creating systemic change in nation-to-nation relations with the federal government.
- Experience with G-Suite, Microsoft Office suite, and project management platforms.
- Have a desire to grow and develop personally, and deepen our collective Indigenous frameworks.
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Compensation
Salary: $100,000
Benefits: Include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holiday time-off, and a generous vacation and sick policy.
Location: Remote (some travel for staff gatherings, campaigns, and events or conferences)
Native Organizers Alliance is a fiscally sponsored project of the Alliance for a Just Society (501c3) and is an equal opportunity employer, and women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI people are strongly encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, nor any other basis protected under law. We embrace the full spectrum of humanity and the intersectional nature of our existence and imaginative energies. We embody diversity in our staff, board, the artists and partners we work with, and the audiences we attract.
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Application Procedure
Interested applicants are asked to please email:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Please email with the subject line “Your Name: Director of Development” to jobs@nativeorganizing.org
Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. Position open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Social Media and Digital Manager
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Job Description
The Social Media and Digital Manager is a full-time role responsible for strengthening Native Organizers Alliance/Native Organizers Alliance Action Fund’s (NOA/NOAAF) digital presence. Working closely with the Communications Director, this position supports developing and implementing strategic social media campaigns, creating digital content, and managing updates to the NOA website. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the political landscapes shaping Indian Country and the current national conversation, along with the ability to respond quickly to emerging opportunities for narrative change.
Key social media duties include planning, creating, scheduling, and tracking content; sourcing images and artwork; monitoring campaign performance; and analyzing platform algorithms to evaluate audience reach and engagement.
Website responsibilities involve maintaining and updating content through WordPress, posting blogs, and assisting with ongoing webpage updates in coordination with the Communications Director.
This role is essential in shaping NOA/NOAAF’s digital narrative, expanding audience reach, and increasing engagement across platforms. The ideal candidate is creative, innovative, a self-starter, multimedia savvy, well-organized, adaptable, and possesses excellent writing and communication skills.
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Primary responsibilities:
- Develop and execute social media and digital content strategies, including messaging, audience targeting, and editorial planning
- Create, publish, schedule, and manage daily content across social media and website (text, graphics, video, and multimedia)
- Build and manage NOA/NOAAF’s social media presence by engaging community members, moderating content, and fostering meaningful online dialogue
- Monitor political, cultural, and media developments affecting Indian Country and the broader national landscape, and rapidly develop digital content and campaigns that advance narrative change
- Track, analyze, and report on social media and website performance to inform strategy, increase reach, and improve engagement
- Maintain and update website content, including publishing blogs and collaborative content with the Communications Director
- Collaborate with communications, narrative, design, and partner teams to ensure cohesive messaging, brand consistency, and coordinated campaigns
- Help develop social media campaigns in collaboration with partner Tribes, Native community groups, and ally organizations
- Manage content calendars for social media and website platforms, aligning with short and long-term organizational goals and priorities
- Ensure digital content complies with legal, ethical, and organizational standards, including copyright, data protection, and C3/C4 requirements
- Stay current on digital trends, platform updates, and best practices to generate new ideas and grow audiences
- Support the Communications Director with crisis communications, public relations, and other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience in digital marketing and social media for an organization
- Strong familiarity with the business applications of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Knowledge of WordPress website management and best practices
- Understanding of social media metrics; able to interpret the results and take action to increase the effectiveness of social media campaigns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and be well organized in a remote setting
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Qualifications – You could be great for this role if you:
- Honor the idea of Native beliefs and practices as the guiding principles of NOA’s organizational culture, political strategy, and ways of working within the staff and with all our relations.
- Have a deep knowledge of the politics and issues impacting tribal and Native communities.
- Have a strong knowledge of intertribal Native history and culture.
- Have knowledge of and commitment to progressive social change movements and grassroots organizing as the key to building political power.
- Understand the decisive role tribal governments play in the movements for achieving sovereignty, protecting civil and human rights, and creating systemic change in nation-to-nation relations with the federal government.
- Have the ability to assess political moments as they unfold and respond with culturally grounded, values-aligned digital strategies that advance Native-led narrative change.
- Can communicate clearly and effectively.
- Are familiar with managing work plans and are able to participate in setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Are detail-oriented and able to manage your time efficiently in remote work.
- Possess solid problem-solving skills and know how to give and receive feedback well.
- Have a desire to grow and develop personally, and deepen our collective Indigenous frameworks.
- You want to learn from others in an exciting moment in Native history with an organization committed to movement-building for transformational change.
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Compensation
Salary: $75,000
Location: Remote (some travel for staff gatherings, campaigns, and events or conferences)
Native Organizers Alliance is a fiscally sponsored project of the Alliance for a Just Society (501c3) and is an equal opportunity employer, and women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI people are strongly encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, nor any other basis protected under law. We embrace the full spectrum of humanity and the intersectional nature of our existence and imaginative energies. We embody diversity in our staff, board, the artists and partners we work with, and the audiences we attract.
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Application Procedure
Interested applicants are asked to please email:
- Cover letter or social media campaign examples
- Resume
Please email with the subject line “Your Name: Social Media and Digital Manager” to: jobs@nativeorganizing.org
Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. Position open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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