Director of Development & Communications

Responsibilities

• Overall administration and execution of fundraising programs targeted at raising general operating support as well as restricted support for both programs and capital needs
• Genuine commitment to the organization’s mission and its compassionate culture
• The formulation and attainment of fundraising goals and strategies, including efforts to increase funding from current and past donors, and the expansion of fundraising efforts directed at new constituencies
• Oversight of major prospect solicitation activities, including individuals, businesses and foundations
• Plan and coordinate a minimum of one major fundraising event per year. Develop event budget, timeline and goals.
• Supervision of personnel whose responsibilities include grant research and writing, special event planning and execution, and volunteer management
• Planning, writing and managing the organization’s direct mail efforts (annual fund, etc.)
• Staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Board
• Support and, when appropriate, define appropriate fundraising assignments for Board members
• Develop and implement a communications strategy to promote the mission and activities of the organization and support development goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus a minimum of 5 years of nonprofit development experience required.
• Experience in marketing, fundraising and grants required.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of attracting and securing significant gifts from individual donors, corporations and foundations.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting for expense and income.
• Experience with fundraising database systems and procedures for donor tracking, record keeping, acknowledgment and development reporting.
• Knowledge and proficiency in using computer applications, including standard Windows applications.
• Ability to work proactively with senior level staff, board of directors, corporations, foundations and community at large.
• Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license, reliable vehicle, current registration and insurance.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred