Fundraising Team Leader

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The Fundraising Team Leader researches and analyzes fundraising strategies to grow, evaluate, and prioritize Kids at Risk Action’s fundraising efforts. Work with a team to develop and execute fundraising campaigns, research strategies for growing community and public engagement, and identify potential major gift donors among other responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze fundraising strategies to help grow and promote the organization
• Develop a comprehensive Development Plan
• Develop, execute, and support the development of major fundraising campaigns
• Seek out and communicate KARA’s mission and projects with new fundraising prospects
• Work with Administrative Director to expand levels of involvement and support among donors and prospects through regular correspondence and contact in person, by phone, by e-mail, and/or snail mail
• Drive new business development by soliciting sponsorships, individual donors, and generating participant income through developing year-round business and cultivation plans
• Maintain an ongoing pipeline of potential sponsors, donors, and volunteer leadership
• Create and propose strategies for solicitation of major gifts
• Support the organization by identifying and building processes to track and report on funding

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or similar relevant field
• Extensive experience and success in fundraising campaigns, donor and sponsor management, and major gifts
• Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
• Clear, precise, and compelling writing skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in spoken and written English, able to communicate clearly and consistently
• Proficiency with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Forms, and Sheets
• Familiarity with Slack groups and communication