Director of Development

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National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP)

This is a Virtual Volunteer Opportunity

Position Title: Director of Development

Department: Development

Reports to: Executive Vice President

Open Position/s: 1

Overview

The National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) is looking for a self starter, experienced to serve as Director of Development and oversee fundraising efforts.

The Director of Development serves a key role in the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the organization’s development programs. As a member of the Management Team, the Director of Development will report to and work in concert with the Executive VP and have access to a passionate Board of Directors. NAAHP's Director of Development will provide leadership in all areas of fundraising and ensure significant funding growth leading to a corresponding deeper program impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute NAAHP’s annual fundraising plan
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
• Manage the implementation donor software and oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors through:
• Acknowledgement/thanks
• Appeal letters
• Recurrent grant writing
• Reporting to foundations
• Meeting and developing relationships with donors
• Arranging meetings between donors and the Executive Vice President and President
• Create and execute a strategy for building/maintaining a large sustained base of individual donors
• Oversee organization of special events
• Develop and track proposals and reports for foundation and corporate fundraising

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (required), Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Minimum of four years’ experience in fundraising
• Demonstrated diplomacy in professional settings
• Ability to work as a team member with others from other disciplines
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and build relationships with volunteers, investors/donors, and partner organizations
• Proven ability to solve problems
• Ability to develop a genuine passion for NAAHP
• A winsome and personable team player
• Professional demeanor
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Must be comfortable working within a startup environment subject to ambiguity and change.