At Free Press we fight to amplify the voices of people and communities in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We believe that positive social change, racial justice and meaningful engagement in public life require equitable access to technology, diverse and independent ownership of media platforms, and journalism that holds leaders accountable and tells people what’s actually happening in their communities. And ** we're hiring a Development Manager** to help us attract and retain institutional and foundation support.
Primary Responsibilities:
Grant proposal, report and other deliverable production
Prospect research and development
Fundraising and donor relations
Fundraising administration
Advancing Race Equity through the work
You are a fit for this position if you bring
A commitment to race equity
3-5 years of grant writing experience
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Experience in using CRMs, as well as prospect research, and donor wealth screening tools
Strong interest in media, journalism, and technology issues
Demonstrated experience working on those issues or other social justice, civil rights, or racial justice issues
Compensation:
Free Press is committed to offering competitive pay and generous benefits, including
Annual paid time off is a total of ten weeks, including vacation, health-care leave, holidays and two organization-wide week-long closures
Group medical, dental and vision insurance
Monthly Health Reimbursement Account benefit
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Employer contribution to retirement plans (no matching required)
Flexible health, commuter and dependent care spending accounts
Paid family leave
After 7 years of employment with Free Press, staff are eligible to apply for a paid two-month sabbatical
Stipends for business use of personal phones and for home office locations
All employees receive computers and equipment necessary for the job
A flexible, supportive work culture
Please see the complete job description and the application at the link.