Director of Development

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of current and potential donors, including foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Recommend annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term goals.
• Recommend fundraising strategies and objectives for the organization, setting one-year, three-year, and longer-term goals.
• Track, analyze, and report fundraising metrics and progress to the Executive Director and board on a regular basis.
• Work with the board members, board development committee, and annual gala committee to increase engagement in fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to produce relevant and informative fundraising literature for the promotion of events and financial engagement opportunities, including digital and multi-channel campaigns.
• Manage and grow a recurring/sustaining donor program to build long-term revenue stability.
• Stay current on local and national philanthropic trends and apply that knowledge to strengthen and adapt fundraising strategy.
• Oversee the fundraising process and work with Director of Finance to maintain fundraising and disbursement records.
• Comply with all reporting requirements and regulations in order to fulfill commitment to accountability and demonstrate transparency, including reporting required for grants.
• Plan fundraising events that effectively communicate the purposes of the organization and reach established goals.
• Communicate fundraising goals and progress internally across departments to foster a shared culture of philanthropy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Implement consistent fundraising strategies and principles.
• Secure six-figure donations from individual donors and corporations.
• Manage a team of three or more individuals.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Built and maintained relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
• Secure planned gifts.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency.
• Use a CRM with proficiency.
• Use digital fundraising tools and multi-channel campaign management, including email, online giving platforms, and social media.
• Analyze fundraising data and prepare clear reports and presentations for leadership and board audiences.
• Apply knowledge of local and national philanthropic trends to inform and adapt a fundraising strategy.
• Demonstrate strong public speaking and storytelling skills to inspire donor engagement.

Background and Skills

• Demonstrated success in creating and expanding a culture of transformational philanthropy through stewardship, providing strong leadership.
• Experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization required; CFRE highly preferred.
• Two years of direct supervision of professional staff required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.