Associate Dir. of Development

Job Summary

The Associate Director is accountable for building relationships with fundraising volunteers while implementing innovative peer to peer products, such as Polar Plunge, to exceed revenue goals. They also create public awareness of Special Olympics in conjunction with other staff and volunteers in the respective region.

Mission Integration

• Partner with corporations, community organizations, schools and families to effectively communicate Special Olympics New York's mission, programs, resources and priorities
• Organize mission-centered, local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors for stewardship campaigns
• Support execution of special event fundraisers and galas
• Engage in inclusive mission and Unified programming activities

Fundraising & Relationship Building

• Drive high-impact peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals
• Develop a strategic plan for peer-to-peer fundraising products, including revenue, budget, goals and timelines
• Execute the strategic plan annually and revisit it periodically to ensure the team exceeds all revenue goals
• Research and outreach for new donors who can support our mission annually

Volunteer Management

• Recruit and cultivate high-level volunteer committees
• Recruit fundraising volunteers who participate in peer-to-peer fundraising products resulting in revenue growth and achievement of goals
• Identify and network with constituents and key donors to engage their support of Special Olympics New York fundraising products
• Develop recruitment plans and actively secure new partners through independent research, prospecting and volunteer relationship building