Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you an experienced direct response fundraiser looking to make a real impact? Do you enjoy blending strategy, project management, creativity, analysis, and client service while helping mission-driven nonprofits change the world? If so, Avalon Consulting Group would love to meet you.

As a Senior Account Director at Avalon, an award-winning full-service fundraising consulting agency, you’ll partner with remarkable organizations in environmental, animal welfare, social justice, and cultural arts sectors. You’ll guide strategy, creative, project management, budgeting, and analytics for multi-channel fundraising campaigns that inspire people to take action.

We are a remote workplace with team members working from home offices located across the United States. Occasional travel may be needed for client meetings, conferences, or team gatherings.

What You’ll Do

• Lead client relationships across a portfolio of major nonprofit accounts, acting as the primary strategic advisor and ensuring their fundraising programs thrive.
• Shape campaign strategy from big-picture to creative execution, delivering multi-channel fundraising campaigns (direct mail, digital, telemarketing, texting, and more) that engage donors and drive results.
• Engage a team of specialists in digital, production, creative, and analytics, drawing on their expertise, asking the right questions, and empowering them to do their best work in service of the client.
• Bring campaigns to life by guiding creative direction, overseeing production, and ensuring every detail – from budgets to segmentation – is on point.
• Harness analytics to manage budgets, track performance, and provide clear, actionable insights that help clients’ programs grow.
• Mentor and inspire your team , supporting their professional development and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Champion new opportunities by representing Avalon at clients events, industry conferences, and in new business pitches.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a leader who is both strategic and hands-on , with a passion for nonprofits and a proven ability to deliver results. The ideal candidate will bring at least eight (8) years of direct response fundraising experience . Non-profit or agency experience is a requirement for this role, as well as a track record of supervising teams with confidence, empathy, and clear communication. You should possess demonstrated customer service and project management experience. Expertise using Microsoft Office programs including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.

We are looking for a partner who will bring strength in the following to Avalon:

• Collaborative leadership skill s – you have coached and engaged diverse teams while fostering belonging and inclusion
• Relationship building – you thrive in cross-functional settings, foster trust, and embody Avalon’s culture of partnership and respect.
• Adaptability and initiative – you are comfortable navigating change, balancing multiple priorities, and proactively solving problems.
• Analytical savvy – you use data to tell a story and guide smart decisions
• Creative instincts – you have an eye for compelling campaigns that inspire donors to act.
• Industry awareness – you stay current with industry trends and technology

Why You’ll Love Avalon

Since 1997, Avalon has been committed to making the world a better place by helping our clients raise the millions of dollars needed to fulfill their inspiring missions. We’ve created a culture unlike any other agency.

We are proud to be a fully remote workplace -- hiring the best fundraisers in the business, no matter where they live. We also love getting together for team and client meetings when necessary. We're strategic, analytical, innovative, collaborative, and most of all: passionate about our work. We love what we do, and it shows in our engaged teams, industry awards, and delighted clients.

Avalon is proud of our supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages professional development while recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces differences every day, and where each of our staff is supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

Besides being a great place to work, we are pleased to offer a rich, comprehensive benefit plan, including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid leave, remote work reimbursements, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and a safe harbor 401(k) plan.

Our compensation budget starts at $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Ready to Join Us?

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter through the provided link.

Avalon Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, feels valued, respected, and empowered.

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