Director of Fund Development

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The Director of Fund Development is responsible for all fundraising initiatives and activities of the organization. He/she is directly responsible for the development and implementation of the annual giving plans including cultivating and maintaining relationships with new and existing donors and supporters, developing and building a Major Gifts Program.

He/She may help research and assist in guiding or writing grant proposals and setting the standards for evaluation reports.

The Director is also responsible for recruiting project managers for fud raising events and dinners. As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Fund Development participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives in addition to problem solving.

He/she works within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned. Current overall fundraising goal: $450,000

Duties and responsibilities

Human resource management

• Direct, plan and coordinate the work of the fundraising staff including supervision and evaluation, training and team building.

• Organize and attend departmental meetings to maintain effective communication.

• Ensure adequate and qualified staff and volunteers to carry out the fundraising activities.

• In consultation with the Executive Director, responsible for the selection, hiring, coaching, and discipline of the fundraising employees.

Annual giving

• Responsible for the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of all activities related to individual giving.

• Responsible for the development of a Major Gifts Program, including research, identification of potential donors, developing the case for giving and developing and maintaining relationships.

• Remain current on all legislation and ethical practices pertaining to fundraising.

• Responsible for the supervision and management of the fundraising database, Income Manager, ensuring the timely distribution of tax receipts.

• Compile, maintain and report on the Annual Giving Campaign statistics including per donor gift, churn, participation etc.

• Analyze trends in the Annual Giving Campaign, identifying opportunities and challenges and developing strategies to ensure goals are met.

Foundations, corporate and service club funding

• Help or direct research and develop funding proposals for charitable foundations, corporate charitable funds, service clubs and other similar funds.

Special events fundraising

• Manage the Fine Art Auction and Dinner including but not limited to volunteer recruitment, support to the volunteer committee, budget development and management, project plan development, management and evaluation, and solicitation of gifts in kind and sponsorship.

• Provide leadership and direction to the staff responsible for the Bowling Event participating in strategy development and problem-solving as required.

• Liaise with and support third party fundraising initiatives.

Committee work (local and national)

Local Organization: The Director of Fund Development, in partnership with the Director of Communications and Marketing, is responsible for supporting the Fundraising and Marketing Committee and other committees as assigned.

National Organization: When appropriate opportunities arise, the Director will participate in national and regional committees.

Local Community: The Director of Fund Development will participate in the Association of Fundraising Professionals and any other community tables deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

• University degree or community college diploma in fundraising and three years experience in a mid-level fundraising position.

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to supervise and motivate volunteers and staff

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Sound computer skills including word processing and database management

• An understanding of the non-profit, voluntary and social services sector

• Ability to work flexible hours

• The ability to communicate in English and Spanish