Development Officer - Remote

Overview

Capital B is a first-of-its-kind local and national nonprofit news organization reporting for Black communities across the country. We have local newsrooms in Atlanta and Gary, Ind. as well as a national newsroom. Cofounded by CEO Lauren Williams (former senior vice president and editor-in-chief of Vox) and Chief Audience Officer Akoto Ofori-Atta (former managing editor of The Trace), Capital B is looking for a highly motivated development officer to help us prospect new philanthropic opportunities with foundations and individuals, move opportunities through the pipeline process, steward existing relationships, and help our team stay on track in order to achieve our goals.

In Short

• Prospect new philanthropic opportunities with foundations and individuals.
• Move opportunities through the pipeline process.
• Steward existing relationships.
• Craft and execute plans to achieve fundraising goals.
• Work collaboratively with the development team and executive team.
• Conduct in-depth research and prospecting.
• Spearhead grant proposals.
• Interface with high net worth individuals and executives.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Maintain high organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience in multiple facets of development work.
• Results-driven mindset.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interface with high-ranking officers.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience in fundraising.
• Strong research skills.
• Proficiency in relationship management.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to essential journalism.
• Be part of a team with ambitious plans for expansion.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Engage with diverse communities.
• Play a key role in the organization's fundraising efforts.