Development Director

Primary Responsibilities

• Create a comprehensive development and communications plan in alignment with Safe Crossings Foundation’s strategic priorities and budget.
• Develop a mission-centered, year-round strategy for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, resulting in a broadened base of engaged individual donors.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, manage a current/prospective donor portfolio.
• Serve as lead staff for fundraising events, Annual Luncheon, peer-to-peer campaigns, appeals, house parties, and other forms of fundraising, stewarding, appreciation and cultivation activities.
• Staff lead committees for Development/Marketing, Corporate Cultivation, Luncheon
• Work collaboratively with Executive Director to communicate, report and engage board members.
• Assist Executive Director in creating customized plans for top donor relations.
• Lead weekly Development Team meetings, creating a collaborative environment for staff participation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities and demonstrated success in the development or related field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/training in: Development/Nonprofit Leadership/Marketing/Communications/Administration/Business Management/Professional Service or similarly related field
• Experience leading a signature fundraising event
• Demonstrated fundraising and donor relationship building skills/techniques
• Experience encouraging board members and other volunteers to leverage their interests, skills, aptitudes and affinities to strengthen the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computer software and systems, donor databases, and using data to drive development decision making

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates skill in creating and maintaining personal relationships
• Pursues work with drive, energy, and a strong accomplishment orientation
• Enjoys working in a small, collaborative team environment
• Exceptional project management skills, executes and achieves objectives working with and through others
• Writes and presents information effectively and persuasively across diverse communication settings
• Effectively uses systems and processes to measure, monitor, manage, or impact performance of fundraising and marketing/communications plans
• Develops original ideas, approaches, and solutions to typical, unusual or difficult situations
• A collaborator who brings inspiration and fun to our team

Compensation

• Salary range $90,000-$98,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Flexible and hybrid workplace
• Retirement matching
• Paid personal time off and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Transportation stipend

Safe Crossings Foundation is a proud equal opportunity employer

committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities are encouraged to apply.