Development Director

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The success of the Atlantic Life Safety & Emergency Services, Inc.'s ultimate ability to achieve its vision of "sustainability" rests on the cultivation and the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which may include major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, and in-kind resources. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years in fundraising experience. The Development Director will be responsible for finding donors, building donor trust, maintaining client confidentiality, and most importantly: educating potential donors about the cause.

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director, the Development Director will spearhead development efforts as Atlantic Life Safety & Emergency Services, Inc. continues to grow. As this is a new position in the organization, the Development Director will have the opportunity to build the development functions and eventually build a team to support our efforts to expand as an organization and secure more funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Atlantic Life Safety & Emergency Services, Inc.’s annual fundraising plan of raising a minimum of $50,000/year.
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors.
• Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors.
• Oversee organization of special events.
• Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising.
• Complete all other assignments as required by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fundraising management with 2 years minimum experience
• Knowledge of federal legislation affecting charities
• Knowledge of special events planning and management
• Knowledge of the management of volunteer resources
• Knowledge of Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts
• Ability to be a part of a cohesive and effective team
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Ability to motivate and guide others
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English
• Extreme attention to detail
• Self-motivated and passionate about our organizations mission.