Employment Opportunities with SPJ
Development Manager

Application Deadline: Sept. 22, 2017, 5 p.m. ET
(Position will be filled ASAP)

The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s largest and most broad-based membership association for journalists. We are dedicated to the preservation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. To accomplish this, SPJ hires smart, energetic individuals who are hell-bent on improving the Society’s offerings and operations while also making a name for themselves. After training, we get out of the way and give them the freedom to do just that.

We’re looking for a candidate to serve as our Development Manager. The full-time gig, based in Indianapolis, includes competitive salary, excellent benefits and paid leave. The Development Manager will oversee all aspects of fundraising for the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation (a 501c3 charity) and the Society of Professional Journalists (a 501c6 non-profit).

Complete details

Download a full rundown of the job — detailed responsibilities, qualifications and more — right here. [PDF]

What we’re looking for:

– Someone who sees the big picture, but doesn’t let details fall through the cracks.
– Someone who has demonstrated experience with non-profit fundraising, specifically major gifts programs.
– Someone who is so organized, they know the birthdays and anniversaries of all their relatives (including in-laws and cousins).
– Someone who is a whiz on digital platforms.
– Someone who can jump from task to task with cat-like nimbleness.
– Someone who isn’t an ass and gets along with just about anyone.
– Someone who is comfortable working closely with volunteers.
– Someone who cares deeply about the quality of their work.
– Someone who reads this detailed description from top to bottom.

Primary duties will include:

– Help create strategic development initiatives, in conjunction with the SDX Foundation and SPJ boards of directors.
– Plan, manage, execute and evaluate the overall development efforts of Society of Professional Journalists and Sigma Delta Chi Foundation; including but not limited to the annual Day of Giving, year-end appeal and smaller campaigns throughout the year.
– Work with education, membership and other staff to create cohesive campaigns and/or strategies that relate to the overarching strategic goals of the organization.
– Maintain donor database.

Application deadline and start date

Application deadline is 5 p.m. ET, Sept. 22, 2017.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, 3-5 writing samples relevant to this job description and three professional references to Executive Director Joe Skeel at jskeel@spj.org with the subject line “Development Manager Position.”