Competitive Enterprise Institute
Washington, DC or Virtual Office
About CEI
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) is public policy organization dedicated to advancing the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty. We champion markets as the premier instrument of voluntary exchange, and we work to protect them by developing innovative strategies to reform the regulatory process, repeal burdensome regulations, and roll back programs that stifle consumer choice, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation.
We are on a mission to reform America’s unaccountable regulatory state. Our vision is a society thriving without unnecessary government burdens, where property rights are secure, and Americans are free to prosper.
Throughout the organization’s 42-year history, CEI has addressed such pressing issues as regulatory and administrative law reform, health care and health technology, labor and employment policy, banking and financial regulation, the regulation of energy production and use, environmental protection, antitrust and competition policy, technology and telecommunications policy, transportation, and consumer product regulation.
Founded in 1984, CEI was among the first organizations in the liberty movement to combine the serious scholarship of traditional think tanks with the aggressive advocacy of activist organizations, employing a full-service approach to advance pro-market public policy solutions. We publish original analysis that makes the case for reform and then use that intellectual ammunition to craft advocacy campaigns to change minds and reform policy. CEI also has an in-house litigation team that initiates lawsuits to challenge the constitutionality of dubious statutes and the legality of onerous regulations.
Culture matters; CEI is a feisty organization led by a forward-thinking President and CEO. Members of the Philanthropy Department operate in a horizontal team structure with an emphasis on accountability to one another. They work hard, have a good sense of humor, enjoy life, and are intensely dedicated to an upward trajectory for the organization.
About the Role
CEI seeks a Director of Donor Experiences to manage significant fundraising programs and to work across the team to consistently improve donor experiences with CEI’s mission, work product, communications, events, and staff. The role is most suitable for an individual with five to seven years of experience in fundraising, sales or a similar field. Flexibility, team cooperation, an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep attention to detail are all essential.
CEI’s offices are in downtown Washington, D.C. CEI has a strong preference for candidates in the Washington area. There is opportunity for growth in this position, with respect to both additional responsibilities and greater autonomy. And CEI often prefers to hire for new positions from within the organization. This role will report to the Vice President of Philanthropy and work closely with the president as well as other members of the philanthropy team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Actively identify and research new donor prospects, and craft individual plans for prospective donors through a mix of events, referrals, direct outreach, communication and other activities
- Oversee CEI’s planned giving efforts and manage creation of necessary materials, as needed
- Develop and implement a donor club and manage program
- Assist with creation and oversight of capital campaigns
- Collaborate on personalized communication and engagement plans for donors in the president’s portfolio
- Collaborate with team to identify and implement best practices for stewardship
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Five to seven years of experience in fundraising, sales, or a similar field
- A successful applicant can expect 15-30 trips per year, not to exceed 50 percent of their time
- Experience and demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardship
- Appreciation for confidentiality and discretion
- Solid understanding of the public policy process
- Strong project management skills that extend to multi-tasking with competing deadlines
- Keen eye for detail
- Eagerness to work as part of a team and assist with additional tasks as needed
- Experience with Salesforce is preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with experience: $100,000 to $130,000
- This role is eligible for a quarterly team target-based bonus. Additionally, the role may be considered for a mid-year performance bonus in recognition of exceptional individual contributions
- This position includes CEI’s comprehensive benefits package, with CEI covering most health, dental, and vision premiums, and fully covering life, short- and long-term disability insurance. Additional benefits include a 403(b) plan with limited matching, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, and approximately 20 days of accrued PTO annually.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following in one PDF file with your name in the file:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to CEI’s mission and how you came to those beliefs. Be sure to include at least one specific issue that resonates with you.
- Your favorite Dad joke
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Savannah Murphy, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.