Development Director

Job Title: Development Director (Job No.: PG-EO-EM-E3-01)

Annual Salary: Starting at $150,800. Salary can increase by 5% every one to two years based on satisfactory performance. Annual salary may reach $183,299 maximum.

Download and read the complete job description at https://www.peacegov.org/assets/public/employment/Peace Gov-JD-Dev Director.pdf and submit your application via email to hr@peacegov.org.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity for a senior executive to leave his or her imprint on a public interest program that would make a huge positive impact on the world. You will help Peaceful Governance Institute (PGI) to establish new models of peacebuilding and governance strengthening better matched for the 21st century. Join the team and change the world from chaotic enmity to harmonious amity. Be a leader in this transformation!

The Development Director leads all efforts to raise revenues for PGI, managing fundraising initiatives, marketing and advertising, outreach activities, and public relations. This position also manages PGIs daily financial transactions and cash flows. He or she must consult the Finance Committee for technical assistance on an ongoing, as needed basis regarding PGIs financial matters. In accordance with the corporate bylaws, the Development Director has a dotted-line relationship with the Board Treasurer. This position combines the positions of a Chief Financial Officer, a Development Officer, and a Communications Officer. The Development Director supervises employees and reports to the Executive Director. He or she establishes and maintains relationships with various third party entities, individuals, and the general public. The Development Director is PGIs alternate spokesperson and may speak to the general public and media.

The Development Director serves on a five-year renewable term for a maximum of three consecutive terms. He or she may be employed for up to 15 years.

Work performance is 100% remote. However, in-person meetings will be required as needed, providing at least two weeks prior notice. All of the executive officers will meet at least three times per year to discuss strategy, budgeting, performance, and sensitive matters. Applicants will be considered from all states, but the selected person must be able to travel to Washington, DC for the meetings.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• 37.5% Management and direction of development activities
• 37.5% Management and direction of communications activities
• 25.0% Administrative tasks involving financial management and operations

Job Requirements

1. Leadership role in designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies related to development and communications
2. Simultaneous leadership role in managing daily finances, enforcing fiscal policies, and preparing financial reports for tax and accounting purposes
3. Establish and execute a development strategy
4. Establish and execute a communications strategy
5. Schedule and carry out press conferences and other types of events, locally and nationally
6. Respond to inquiries from the press and may speak to the press on short notice
7. Write and edit a wide range of written products designed for different audiences from the general public to prospective donors to public officials
8. Hire, supervise, and mentor employees and volunteers
9. Cooperate with the Program Director on supervising volunteers, accepting guidance as it relates to program-related issues
10. Establish and maintain partnerships with organizations
11. Oversee all phases of procurement to manage contracts as needed to conduct an independent audit and to support operations
12. Collaborate with other executive officers and the Board on strategic planning and budget planning, and provide ongoing review and updates on the execution of the strategic plan and the annual budget
13. Cooperate with the Board Treasurer, accepting technical assistance and guidance, on financial matters
14. Cooperate as part of an editorial review team to review and approve written products submitted by internal and external authors for publication
15. Develop and revise policies in collaboration with other executive officers and the Board
16. Develop and revise standard operating procedures and technical guidelines in collaboration with other executive officers
17. Serve as the designated Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) officer to handle and resolve discrimination claims and related complaints

Job Qualifications

1. This position requires a background check to verify no criminal convictions and no violent acts committed within the past five years
2. Citizenship requirement: U.S. citizen or national (dual citizenship may be considered)
3. Age requirement: 35 years old or older
4. Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration, or similar Masters level degree
5. Bachelor of Arts degree in English, communications, or related field
6. 10 years or more of professional, technical experience in all areas of non-profit development (fundraising, outreach, donor engagement and management, individual donations, corporate donations, major gifts, endowments, and institutional advancement)
7. 3 years or more of experience in communications, marketing, or advertising, preferably in the non-profit sector
8. 2 years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management
9. 2 years or more of supervisory experience (emphasis on mentoring staff and remote supervision across multiple time zones)
10. Experience in using modern, online (software as a service, SaaS) computer systems designed for fundraising, engagement, and communications
11. Experience in using desktop publishing tools including audio and video editing software, and the ability to train staff on using those tools
12. Strong oral communication skills, preferably in public speaking
13. Exceptional writing and editing skills to produce a wide range of written products for a mass audience (press releases, marketing copy, newsletters, and speeches, etc.)
14. Ability to write letters with diplomacy and sensitivity to target groups (private individuals, corporate leaders, major donors, and elected public officials)

Character Standards

Each person should exhibit the following character standards as demonstrated in work experience, personal life, general interests, and hobbies. The interview may have role playing exercises to assess these standards.

1. Pragmatic
2. Open-mindedness
3. Creative and Innovative
4. Strong Work Ethic
5. Independent Worker
6. Responsible for Your Actions (Hold Yourself Accountable)
7. Awareness of Your Limits
8. Team Player
9. Conscientious of Other Peoples Needs and Concerns
10. Understanding Between Right and Wrong

Evaluation Criteria

All applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria. Candidates who achieve a score of at least 80 points will advance to the final round for hiring.

15 Points: Educational Background
30 Points: Professional Experience
20 Points: Demonstration of Remaining Qualifications
10 Points: Demonstration of Character Standards (1 point for each standard)
10 Points: Command of Written Communications
10 Points: Command of Oral Communications
5 Points: Organization and Presentation of the Employment Application

Submission Guidelines

1. Prepare your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to include sufficient information that can show you meet the job qualifications and character standards. There is no page limit on the resume or CV. Highlight your abilities to supervise and mentor staff, delegate work assignments, manage competing priorities, and execute programs from inception to completion. In addition to listing accomplishments, please list any failures. PGI leadership understands that projects can fail, but we learn from it and move on -- better and stronger. Challenges always come up especially in international work. Feel free to explain the circumstances behind the failures. Again, the resume or CV can be as long as needed to show the depth and breadth of your capabilities.

   The selection committee looks forward to reading your resume or CV.

2. Prepare a letter of interest (cover letter) to introduce yourself, explain why youre interested in the job, and further explain what makes you different from the competition. The letter should be no longer than one page.

   Please include if you need a reasonable accommodation based on a medical or religious reason.

3. Submit the letter of interest and resume/CV by the application deadline via email to hr@peacegov.org.
4. Only those candidates who achieve a score of 65 points or better will be contacted for a first round of interviews.
5. Interviews will be scheduled after November 15, 2025. Expect 2 rounds of interviews. The selected candidate will start January 19, 2026.

Non-discrimination Policy

Peaceful Governance Institute does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by law, in employment, program participation, professional training, and training admission and enrollment -- inclusive of all operations. Peaceful Governance Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

If you felt discriminated against during the hiring process, please send a complaint by email to complaint@peacegov.org.

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