Director of Development

Position Summary: The Director of Development carries full responsibility for the preparation of an overall fundraising plan that includes an array of fundraising strategies that generate revenue in support of company mission including, but not limited to:  special events, major gifts and federal grant.  The Director of Development works closely with the Executive Director and board committees to develop the annual work plan and execute the activities that ensure the success of the fundraising initiatives

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a plan of work, based on specific income goals and timelines for the successful completion of overall revenue enhancement strategies.

• Take a lead role in planning, directing and implementing special events and individual/foundation/corporate giving

• Recruit volunteer leaders and committee members to assist in implementing the development work plan.  Serve as a consultant and resource to volunteers. 

• Provide professional leadership in planning and implementing their tasks and/or responsibilities.  Assure appropriate utilization of volunteer skills and resources and provide guidance in carrying out assignments and recognition for their time and effort.

• Prepare and manage budget (income and expenses) and work plan (with timeline and deliverables) for the successful completion of assigned fundraising event, programs and activities.

• Maintain accurate and complete records and files for fundraising events, programs and activities and routinely review the status of each with the Executive Director.

• Conduct planning and evaluative meetings with the Executive Director and assigned volunteers relative to each assigned fundraising event, program, and activity.

• Direct the cultivation, solicitation, follow-up and recognition process for individual, corporate and foundation participation and donations.

• Coordinate the production of all collateral materials related to fundraising events, programs and activities.

• Coordinate public relations and promotion for fundraising events, programs and activities. 

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors required Masters preferred

• Minimum five years in not-for-profit fundraising.

• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising experience that includes special events, corporate/foundation giving, federal grants donor cultivation and recognition, donor records and acknowledgement.

• Familiarity with major gift and annual giving campaigns.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Raiser’s Edge a plus.