Director of Development & Finance

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The Director of Development & Finance creates and oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which may include major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, and in-kind resources.

Directors of Development perform some or all the following duties:

• Work with the management team to identify funds needed, preferred funding targets, and approaches
• Develop and implement Safe Space, Inc.’s annual financial (budget) and fundraising strategy
• Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, receipts and expenditure related to fundraising and the management of the fund development activities
• Oversee the development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach
• Support and partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors members on all major fundraising initiatives
• Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to Board of Directors and Operations Team
• Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion
• Actively work with the Executive Director and Operations Team to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with donors and prospects
• Develop policies and procedures for the development department which reflect ethical fundraising practices