Job Title: Development Director

Description:
The INDN’s List national headquarters is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and our national office is seeking a full-time Development Director, to be hired by the end of this year. Position will be filled when we find the right candidate. Salary is commensurate with experience, and health insurance is provided.

What is INDN's List?
The Indigenous Democratic Network, INDN's List, is the only grassroots political organization devoted to recruiting and electing Native American candidates and mobilizing the Indian Vote throughout America on behalf of those candidates. INDN's List was officially launched Feb 28, 2005, in Washington DC. We are dedicated to making a unified Indian voice heard at the local, state and national levels by helping Indians build and run effective campaign organizations and to win elected offices across America. The Indigenous Democratic Network identifies Democratic Indian candidates running for state and local office and recommends them to our members.

We believe in the power of Indians as candidates, as contributors, as campaign professionals, and as voters to bring about great change in our country. Only when Indians are involved in the political process are they truly represented. When Indians make law and policy, the needs of Indian Country and all those less fortunate are not ignored.

During the 2006 election cycle, we endorsed 26 candidates. Of those, twenty were victorious in their races – a 77% win rate – representing 12 states and 21 tribes. INDN candidates averaged 56 percent of their general election votes, proving that American Indians can garner widespread public support from voters, even in districts not heavily represented by Native peoples. We want to improve on that success on Election Day 2008.

As a 527 organization, we can accept unlimited contributions from individuals, tribes and corporations.

Responsibilities:
The Development Director will create and implement a long-term fundraising strategy to support our non-profit organization’s activities during this election cycle. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop finance plan to fund INDN’s List activities through 2008.
• Develop budget and cash-flow projections.
• Help the President meet and build relationships with donors.
• Plan fundraising events.
• Write direct mail and e-mail solicitations.
• Create a call-time strategy and schedule, and manage call time when necessary.
• Set up meetings with influential donors to Democratic campaigns and organizations.
• Track all communication and interaction with donors, including appropriate follow-up.
• Supervise Executive Assistant on development-related tasks.
• Work with Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant on compliance reports.
• Offer strategic guidance to campaigns.
• Advise our endorsed candidates.
• Help build relationships with allies and our sister organizations.
• Work with President and Chief of Staff on donor prospecting.
• Assist with development for our sister organizations, including the INDN’s List Education Fund (ILEF), a 501c(4) organization, and the various PACs we operate in targeted states.

Qualifications:
The Development Director should:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university with a related degree.
• Have at least three years of related experience in fundraising and development.
• Have developed and implemented successful finance plans in the past.
• Be prepared to assist with raising over $5 million for the 2008 cycle.
• Possess sound political judgment.
• Know how to use data management systems (we use NGP software).
• Be able to manage other staff members if needed.
• Be a self starter.
• Have strong organizational skills and strict attention to detail.
• Be willing to work long hours; be available on nights and weekends if necessary.
• Be organized and flexible, and possess the ability to stay calm in a crisis.
• Be adaptable to frequent changes in workload.
• Be committed to the goals of INDN’s List.
• Be willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be willing to pitch in with other office tasks as needed.
• And, last but not least, have a sense of humor.

Experience in politics and/or with non-profits is desired, but not required.

Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to courtney@indnslist.org. Information can also be faxed to Courtney's attention at 918.583.6104.

Questions should be directed to Courtney at the above email address, or she can be reached by phone at 918.583.6100.

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