Development Director

Patriotic Millionaires is a collection of wealthy Americans that leverages its influence and unique voice to advance a vibrant and equitable economy, built on the foundation of a fair tax system, a livable wage floor, and equal access to political power. Our agenda is simple:
Tax the Rich, Pay the People, Spread the Power.

We are seeking an experienced development professional for stewarding and growing a high-touch membership program, cultivating new prospects, co-leading two annual in-person member events in DC, and strengthening the organization’s overall fundraising strategy across both our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.

This role is ideal for someone who has previously served as a Development Director of a membership organization with a significant budget and brings 7–10 years of overall development experience, with a strong track record in major gifts, prospecting, and relationship-driven fundraising.

• Lead stewardship and renewal of a high-capacity membership base through personalized outreach and consistent engagement.
• Drive prospecting efforts with an entrepreneurial mindset in identifying, cultivating, and securing new members aligned with our mission.
• Oversee a structured stewardship calendar including calls, personalized emails, handwritten notes, Zoom conversations, and in-person meetings.
• Partner with the President to prepare for donor conversations, briefings, and strategic asks.

• Maintain and refine existing development systems, pipelines, and CRM processes to support accurate tracking and forecasting.
• Develop annual fundraising plans and revenue projections for both the c3 and c4.
• Ensure clear, compliant separation of c3/c4 fundraising activities, working closely with internal compliance staff.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with private foundations and institutional funders.
• Oversee the grants calendar and proposal strategy; manage consultants or staff who support grant writing.
• Ensure timely submission of proposals, reports, and stewardship materials (without necessarily needing to be the primary grant writer).

• Co-lead the design and content planning for two annual member convenings (a major spring conference and a more intimate fall gathering).
• Shape the strategic flow, themes, and member experience while delegating logistics to staff and consultants.
• Support smaller donor gatherings or briefings as needed.

• Supervise 1–2 development staff, providing mentorship, accountability, and professional growth opportunities.
• Manage external consultants supporting development, events, or grants.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, clarity, and high standards.

• Work closely with program, communications, and policy teams to align messaging and donor engagement.
• Partner with the President and senior leadership on organizational strategy and long-term sustainability.

• Previously served as a Development Director.
• 7–10 years of progressive development experience, with a strong major-gifts background.
• Demonstrated success cultivating and closing high-capacity donors.
• Experience with foundation and institutional philanthropy; comfort overseeing (but not necessarily writing) grants.
• Strong understanding of fundraising in a dual 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) environment.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills , warm, polished, and confident with senior-level donors.
• Strong organizational and systems skills; comfort maintaining and refining CRM processes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify new prospects and opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a small, mission-driven, collaborative team.
• Commitment to economic and social justice values.

• Hybrid role based in Washington, DC; ideally in-office three days per week (negotiable).
• Occasional travel for donor meetings and events; annual convenings are held in DC.
• We prioritize reasonable work-life balance and a supportive team culture.