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About the Role

Avalon Consulting Group partners with nonprofit organizations to raise funds for environmental conservation, social justice, and cultural arts through multi-channel fundraising campaigns. As an Account Director, you will lead strategy and execution of integrated fundraising programs, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and guide high-performing teams to ensure campaign success.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end fundraising strategy and execution for omnichannel direct response programs, guiding campaigns from initial concept through production, analysis, and optimization.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, analysts, and program managers to develop compelling, high-performing campaigns across channels.
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients by monitoring performance, managing budgets, and recommending adjustments to maximize results.
• Mentor and support the team, contribute to business development efforts, and ensure work meets high standards of quality and impact.

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of direct response fundraising experience, ideally within a nonprofit or agency environment.
• Strong client management skills and the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and campaign performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience mentoring or managing team members.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance big-picture thinking and executional detail.
• Comfort navigating change and helping teams adapt and grow.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
• Curiosity and a desire to stay current on industry trends and emerging channels.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• The ability to inspire, coach, and support others.
• Thoughtful, strategic decision-making grounded in data and experience.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to client success.
• Clear, confident communication and professionalism.
• A genuine passion for mission-driven work.

Skills

• Direct response fundraising
• Client management
• Budget management
• Timeline management
• Campaign performance analysis
• Project leadership
• Cross-functional team guidance
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Presentation skills
• Strategic thinking
• Mentoring
• Team management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Organization
• Time management
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Industry trend analysis

Location

• Remote (United States)

Work Type

• Fully remote
• Occasional travel

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $80,000-$90,000

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Generous paid leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid disability insurance
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan

About the Company

• Avalon Consulting Group has been helping clients raise funds since 1997.
• The company fosters a supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages professional development, flexibility, and work-life balance.
• Avalon is a fully remote workplace, hiring talent nationwide.
• The company culture is described as strategic, analytical, innovative, collaborative, compassionate, and passionate.
• Avalon is committed to fostering a workplace focused on belonging where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Equal Opportunity

• Avalon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.