Nashville, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$75k/yr
The Equity Alliance (501(c)(3)) & The Equity Alliance Fund (501(c)(4)) Location: Nashville, Tennessee (Hybrid) Salary: $70,000–$75,000 Reports to: Deputy Director & CEO The Equity Alliance (TEA) and The Equity Alliance F…
Skills: Fundraising strategy, Grant writing, Major gifts, Donor stewardship, Strategic planning
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The Development Director will lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including grant writing, major gift cultivation, and individual donor stewardship. They will also manage the fundraising infrastructure, supervise staff, and collaborate with leadership to integrate fundraising into organizational campaigns and cultural activations.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with experience in building sustainable revenue streams and managing fundraising systems. They must possess strong relational intelligence, the ability to craft compelling narratives, and a commitment to the organization's mission of economic justice and Black power.
The Equity Alliance (501(c)(3)) & The Equity Alliance Fund (501(c)(4))
Location: Nashville, Tennessee (Hybrid)
Salary: $70,000–$75,000
Reports to: Deputy Director & CEO
The Equity Alliance (TEA) and The Equity Alliance Fund (TEAF) are seeking a strategic, values-aligned Fundraising Director to lead and grow our fundraising efforts across Tennessee. This role is responsible for building sustainable revenue streams through grants, major gifts, individual giving and donor stewardship.
At this moment, TEA is shifting from survival and resistance toward renaissance by building durable Black power rooted in economic justice, culture, and self-determination. The Fundraising Director plays a critical role in resourcing that work by building sustainable revenue streams and integrating fundraising seamlessly into our campaigns, events, and organizational culture.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can think strategically while executing day-to-day, write strong grant proposals, cultivate major donors, strengthen individual giving, and build systems that scale. The Fundraising Director partners closely with leadership and program teams to ensure fundraising is relational, aligned, and impact-driven.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth
Collaboration & Integration
Department Building & Management
Stewardship & Accountability
Who You Are in This Era
Soft Skills, Power & Presence
How You Move the Work
We advocate for African Americans and other people of color to have a fair opportunity at realizing the American dream.
The Equity Alliance proactively advocates for African Americans and other communities of color to have a fair and just opportunity at realizing the American dream. We are a Nashville-based 501(c)3 nonpartisan, non-profit organization that seeks to equip citizens with tools and strategies to engage in the civic process and empower them to take action on issues affecting their daily lives. We believe in using our voting power as a weapon in the fight for social and economic justice.
Offices: PO Box 331821, Nashville, TN 37203, US · Nashville, us
We advocate for African Americans and other people of color to have a fair opportunity at realizing the American dream.
The Equity Alliance proactively advocates for African Americans and other communities of color to have a fair and just opportunity at realizing the American dream. We are a Nashville-based 501(c)3 nonpartisan, non-profit organization that seeks to equip citizens with tools and strategies to engage in the civic process and empower them to take action on issues affecting their daily lives. We believe in using our voting power as a weapon in the fight for social and economic justice.
Offices: PO Box 331821, Nashville, TN 37203, US · Nashville, us
