Director of Development and Operations

About the Sikh Coalition:

For over 20 years, the Sikh Coalition, a national community-based, civil rights organization, has defended Sikh civil liberties in the courtroom, classroom, community, and halls of Congress. Whether it’s working to secure safer schools, combat and prevent hate and discrimination, create equal employment opportunities and access, or empower local Sikh communities, the Sikh Coalition’s goal is working towards a world where Sikhs, and other religious and racial minorities in America, may freely practice their faith without bias and discrimination.

 

 

The Sikh Coalition is a nonpartisan, civil rights nonprofit with nearly 20 full-time staff and over one hundred volunteers that operates on a $2.4+ million budget with complete financial transparency. Our funding comes from grants, private foundations, and individual donors. We receive no funding from any government agencies.

 

 

We strive to do this work with integrity (sach), selflessness (seva) and with the lasting belief that our shared work holds a greater purpose (sangarsh). We will relentlessly pursue our goals while putting the community and these values first.

 

For more information please visit www.sikhcoalition.org

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sikh Coalition is seeking an individual with a strong track record to manage and scale the fast-paced growth of the Sikh Coalition’s fundraising and operations. An integral member of the team, the Director/Senior Director of Development and Operations will be responsible for managing and growing the organization’s annual budget of more than $2.4 million, driving the fundraising strategy and execution, and strengthening the organization’s operational infrastructure and management practices.

This is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director and will supervise two full-time staff members. This will be a fully remote position but will require travel.

Key Areas / Responsibilities

Development/fundraising responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Executive Director to set annual targets, and develop and implement fundraising strategies to achieve agreed-upon goals.

• Lead in the creation of the organization’s annual development plan, including donor solicitation strategy, and supervision of all fundraising work

• Cultivate new sources of funding, including identifying new revenue streams and meeting with major donors and prospects.

• Develop and grow relationships with key community donors and foundation program officers.

• Oversee all fundraising events including identifying sponsorship prospects, logistics, and representing the organization at said events.

• Plan and execute fundraising events across different geographies

• Personally manage a portfolio of high networth donors (six/seven figure) and prospects including making direct solicitations either virtually or in-person.

• Collaborate with the communications team to develop a digital fundraising strategy.

• Provide oversight for all foundation applications and reporting.

• Work closely with board members to develop and maintain high net-worth donors.

• Furnish board with regular progress reports.

• Work closely with the Executive Director and board to develop and implement strategy to grow endowment and investment funds.

Operation, finance and HR responsibilities will include:

 

• Coordinate with the Executive Director to draft the annual budget and oversee expenditures and evolving needs.

• Oversee monthly and annual financial reporting.

• Manage and improve all fiscal activities and government filings including the annual audit process.

• Ensure that the organization’s legal and financial compliance requirements are met, that the organization is protected from undue financial, legal and reputational risks, and that funds are disbursed in accordance with contract requirements and donor designations.

• Manage staff recruitment and onboarding.

• Overseeing operations for the intern and fellowship programs.

• Oversee remote working functions in addition to physical office(s).

• Ensure the team has the best technology and systems available.

• Oversee the development and refinement of performance management and talent development processes and systems.

• Oversee staffing needs of organization, organizational structure and the roles and responsibilities of staff.

• Manage communication of updates between the board of directors and senior management.

• Lead presentations and walk-throughs of programmatic and HR responsibilities to the board of directors.

• Serve as liaison between staff and board of directors for all approvals and updates.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least seven years experience in non-profit, fundraising and/or operations experience is highly preferred.

• Must have excellent attention to detail, critical thinking skills and an entrepreneurial spirit (be a self-starter).

• Highly developed organization skills with the ability to handle multiple, quickly shifting priorities.

• Excellent project management and process development skills, including ability to design and maintain effective systems, gather resources and establish priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders and communities, and to influence leaders in the private, government, and non-profit sectors.

• Excellent organizational and communications skills (both oral and written) and proven ability to close major gifts.

• Strong interest and understanding of technologies and technology integrations including a strong command of CRMs (familiarity with Salesforce and Salsa Labs a plus) and wealth engines.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize, analyze, disseminate and explain data with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience with bookkeeping and financial reporting, including familiarity with Quickbooks, is a plus.

• Punjabi language skills preferred, but not required.

 

The ideal candidate will also exemplify the Sikh Coalition’s values:

• Belief in Sikh Coalition values of truth (sach), service and humility (seva) and persistence (sangarsh) as being critical in how we pursue creating change.

• Respect for the faith-based roots of the organization and sensitivity to the specific cultural needs of the community.

• Commitment to consensus-building and shared decision making as a process, coupled with the ability to make decisions and bring together the whole team on delivering against them.

• A commitment to social justice and a strong interest in social justice education and community empowerment.

 

COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time, remote, exempt salaried position and compensation will depend on the role and commensurate with experience in the $90,000-135,000 range. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision fully covered for employees. Option to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

• Retirement savings (equivalent to a 401K plan) with a company contribution match.

• Generous vacation and sick leave, including compensation time when weekend work is required.

• Paid parental leave.

• Commitment to professional development and growth. Applicable professional membership dues may be eligible for reimbursement.

 

TO APPLY: Please submit a current resume and a substantive cover letter highlighting interest and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

 

The Sikh Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Sikh Coalition is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, political belief, marital status, age, veteran status, ancestry, caste, medical condition, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, reproductive health choices, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.