[Hiring] Director of Development @Young Americans for Liberty

Role Description

Think you can lead a high-performing team to raise millions for liberty? Young Americans for Liberty has an ambitious goal to raise $150 million across the liberty movement by 2030. To get there, we need a Director of Development who can bring out the best in our people and keep our fundraising efforts running at a high level.

We're looking for a proven manager who knows how to set high standards, solve problems, and turn plans into results. Someone who enjoys developing talent, digging into data, and holding people accountable.

If you're ready to take ownership of a demanding leadership role where your work directly supports the fight for liberty, we want to hear from you.

The Director of Development manages the day-to-day operations and staff of YAL's Development Department, supporting both Young Americans for Liberty and the Young Americans for Liberty Foundation.

• Oversee fundraising processes, monitor donor portfolios, and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work directly with our CEO and COO to coordinate their donor activity, prepare for meetings, and ensure commitments are completed.
• Make operational decisions, maintain accountability, and keep the department moving toward its goals.
• This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

Location: Fully remote (U.S.)

Travel: Occasional travel, up to 15%

Qualifications

• Direct fundraising experience is preferred, but we're also interested in experienced operational leaders who understand nonprofit fundraising and have a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to coach employees, set high standards, and hold teams accountable for results.
• Experience coordinating complex projects, managing competing priorities, and improving organizational processes.
• Ability to use CRM systems, dashboards, and reporting to evaluate results and guide decisions.
• Confidence and judgment to work with senior leadership and ensure follow-through on commitments.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with staff, executives, and donors.
• Strong commitment to YAL's mission and principles.
• Ability to travel occasionally for organizational meetings and events.

Requirements

• Experience in major gifts fundraising, managing fundraising or sales teams, or overseeing donor moves management.
• Familiarity with HubSpot, iWave, or similar donor management systems.
• Experience using AI and other technology to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Benefits

• Position type: Full-time | FLSA status: Exempt
• Salary range: $130,000–$155,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Health coverage (including dental and vision).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible plans.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% match.
• Generous paid time off, with unlimited PTO after the first year.
• Professional development opportunities.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Cover letter explaining your commitment to YAL’s mission of advancing liberty, how your personal philosophy aligns with our principles, and how your experience has prepared you to actively contribute to making liberty win.
• Resume.