Associate Director of Development, Georgia

The Opportunity

Reach Out and Read Georgia, an affiliate of the national Reach Out and Read program, reaches 187,000 children and families in 76 counties in Georgia, distributing over 233,000 books through 1400 medical providers in over 200 program sites. Together, we contribute to the broader impact of the organization, which serves 4.4 million children across the country and distributes over 7 million books annually.

The Associate Director of Development will be key in advancing our ambitious fundraising goals. Working alongside the Regional Executive Director, you will spearhead corporate and foundation fundraising efforts, with a target of securing $250,000 in new funding. Additionally, you will engage with individual and major donors to bring in at least $10,000 in new contributions. This position is integral to driving a 30% increase in our overall funding as we strive to exceed $1.2 million in fundraising this year.

Based in Atlanta, this role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth, including close mentorship from an experienced Executive Director and access to national fundraising networks and training. You will collaborate closely with a long-standing grant-writing consultant and a part-time communications specialist. The ideal candidate will thrive in a remote work environment, possess strong communication and grant writing skills, and demonstrate the ability to work independently while maintaining a positive, collaborative attitude.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

Corporate and Foundation Funding (45%)

• Develop and manage a multi-year grants pipeline and solicitation schedule in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of grants, from writing compelling proposals to final reporting and renewals.
• Identify new corporate and foundation prospects and secure support.
• Manage workplace giving and combined fund campaigns.
• Develop materials and communications for funder engagement and support cause marketing partnerships.

Partnership Development and Communications (25%)

• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including corporate partners, donors, and government representatives.
• Coordinate site visits for foundation officers and corporate partners.
• Partner with Program Staff to generate content such as stories and testimonials from participating clinics and families served.
• Ensure communications align with Reach Out and Read National’s strategies and brand.
• Collaborate with the Communications Specialist to support media relations and social media efforts.

Individual Donors and Major Gifts (20%)

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and National Development Team to grow individual giving.
• Create and distribute donor communications in partnership with the Executive Director.
• Steward and grow donor-advised fund gifts.
• Secure at least $10,000 in new individual donations within the first year.

Development Operations and Administration (10%)

• Contribute to organizational strategy and planning as part of the Georgia Management Team.
• Monitor and report on departmental progress and analyze data for forecasting.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of donor information in Salesforce.
• Engage with processes to track donor capacity and giving potential.

Qualifications and Experience

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and learn about the unique strengths you will bring to the work. We’ll honor your lived and professional experience as critical aspects of your candidacy for the role and prioritize applicants with experience dismantling the structural inequities that disproportionately impact children and families with traditionally marginalized identities. We are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:

• Commitment to increasing equity in opportunity and outcomes for children and recognizing factors that significantly impact differential outcomes for children, including race, ethnicity, language, and socio-economic status.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated success in securing 6-figure gifts and cultivating relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations
• Strong professional network and deep understanding of the Georgia philanthropic landscape
• Familiarity with various fundraising areas, such as corporate sponsorships, individual giving, major gifts and grants
• Strong communication skills with an executive presence; able to craft compelling proposals, reports, and donor communications
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including corporate partners, donors, foundation officers, and government representatives
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, maintaining discipline and follow-up while collaborating effectively with other team members
• Flexibility and openness to change, with the ability to adapt to evolving organizational priorities
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple fundraising initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with digital tools for content creation (e.g., MailChimp, Piktochart, Canva, Constant Contact) and media relations, including social media management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate to advanced).

Preferred:

• Experience using Salesforce
• Knowledge of policy advocacy and ability to engage in state-level legislative initiatives

Position Specifications

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Remote and must reside in Metro Atlanta, GA.
• Ability to travel, up to 25% plus availability to attend team retreats, site visits, and meetings in the Metro Atlanta within 30 miles, and one or two National meetings per year is required. Some overnight travel will be required.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $97,000 commensurate with experience. ROR offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with match, paid time off, and more.

Commitment to Diversity

Reach Out and Read is committed to building an organization that embraces diversity, pursues equity, and fosters an environment of inclusion. ROR sits at the intersection of health and education, uniquely positioned to play a critical role in addressing systemic disparities and inequities in the public health framework. ROR strives to be an antiracist organization, using its influence to fight against social injustice by supporting a culture of learning, empowerment, equity, and a deep appreciation for the unique experiences that we each bring to our communities. We believe that changing the world begins with holding ourselves and our workplace to that same standard.

About Reach Out and Read

Founded in 1989, Reach Out and Read is a national non-profit organization working to ensure all families have the opportunity to create meaningful everyday moments through shared reading aloud and building relationships. By leveraging pediatric care to champion the positive effects of reading daily and distributing books, Reach Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success and reaches 4.4 million children across the county—half of whom identify as BIPOC and two-thirds of whom come from low-income families.

Reach Out and Read’s tens of thousands of trained pediatric providers use books as a diagnostic tool during regular check-ups. They teach parents how to engage their children with a book to promote positive parent-child interactions during the rapid brain growth between birth and age five. The daily practice of reading aloud with a parent supports children’s literacy and math skills and social-emotional development and prepares them for future success in school. Working with our sites and providers, we leverage our three decades of expertise, build on our literacy foundations, and engage our shared networks as a catalyst for change, focusing on equitably strengthening and deepening our impact on the children, families, and communities we serve.

The Impact:

• Reach Out and Read program sites are in 6,200 clinics, safety net hospitals, medical systems, and other healthcare settings in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
• Reach Out and Read serves 4.4 million children and their families annually.
• More than 7.1 million new, developmentally appropriate books are integrated into well-child visits with families annually.
• 36,000 clinicians currently participate in Reach Out and Read
• Our peer-reviewed body of evidence demonstrates that Reach Out and Read parents are two-and-a-half times more likely to read regularly to their children, and that children experiencing Reach Out and Read show enhanced language development.

To learn more about Reach Out and Read, visit www.reachoutandread.org.

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Reach Out and Read is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status. Reach Out and Read is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed, please notify HR @reachoutandread.org and we will work to accommodate your needs.