Washington, DC, New York, NY, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, or Philadelphia, PA
About UsOrr Group believes that by working with leading and cutting-edge nonprofits, we can help solve the world's most pressing challenges. Through our embedded partnership model, Orr Group supplies the people, resources, and custom approaches to drive missions forward, making us more than just a consultancy. Our services include strategy development and implementation, fundraising and event planning, campaign assessment and execution, talent acquisition and management, planned giving expertise, and leadership development.
Position SummaryOrr Group is always looking for strong talent. This is an evergreen job posting that will be accepting rolling applications. Orr Group's services are split between four practice areas: Advisory Services, Capacity Building, Donor Engagement, and Talent Management. The Capacity Building practice area provides operational support, project and process management services, and custom thought partnerships with the goal of helping our partners grow and thrive. This practice area's service offerings are unique, custom engagements in areas such as campaign management, moves management, planned giving strategies and administration, database management, pipeline development, development operations, grant and proposal writing, and event management.
Our Directors lead client teams, developing and implementing strategies to help our clients meet their goals. They also assume a leadership and mentoring role within Orr Group. Directors may manage a combination of regional, national, and international clients. Depending on client needs, this position may require that up to 50% of time be spent on a client site. Candidates based in the Washington, DC or New York City areas are preferred; candidates in Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, or Philadelphia, PA are also encouraged to apply. Remote candidates will also be considered. Remote staff are required to travel to an Orr Group office or client once per quarter.
ResponsibilitiesEach project at Orr Group is specially tailored and designed for the needs of that particular client. Generally, Directors oversee project management, guide day-to-day account operations, drive teamwork and client strategies, and serve as the principal liaison with the client. They actively lead the work of the project including data collection and analysis, report writing, and client presentations.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Communicating effectively with a wide variety of audiences, including board members, C-suite executives, staff, donors, and outside advisorsCollaborating on client work with Orr Group team members, managing up and downOverseeing day-to-day operations and fulfillment of contracted projectsManaging project teams and coordinating project work for others; serving as mentor and coach to team membersSynthesizing and presenting information to clientsDiscovering solutions and employing new and innovative ideasQualifications10+ years of nonprofit sector experience with a focus in any or all of the following:Fundraising campaignsFundraising eventsPipeline developmentMoves managementPlanned giving strategies and administrationFundraising database implementation and managementGrant and proposal writingFundraising operationsStakeholder management, including experience working with board of directors and executive leadershipCampaign managementDirect experience creating donor strategies in addition to departmental or organizational strategiesStrong time/project management and organization skills and the ability to remain flexible and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment; PMP certificate a plusBachelor's degree requiredCFRE, CSPG, CFM and other accreditations recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals or the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners a plus but not requiredKnowledge of "best practices" in fundraising and nonprofit managementExcellent verbal and written communication, including strong attention to detail and editing skillsAbility to handle multiple clients and projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated desire and ability to lead a team toward a shared goalFamiliarity with AI fundraising and productivity tools or a desire to learnFlexibility to work long and varying hours (when needed) to meet fixed deadlinesAdditional InformationOrr Group is always looking for strong talent; this is an evergreen job posting that will be accepting rolling applications. The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000. The base salary starts at $95,000 annually; subject to adjustment based on geolocation. There is bonus potential up to $25,000 annually.
We recognize the systemic inequities that shape our world, and we're committed to combating them. Because we strive for continued equity in our workplace, the salary for this role has been carefully crafted in alignment with the market. Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision plans and 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%, access to participation in a flexible spending account, pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.
We are committed to providing advancement opportunities for our employees where they can explore their talents, potential, aspirations, and dreams that will strengthen their personal growth and development.
Orr Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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