Director of Development

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The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Aikido Kenkyukai International USA’s ("AKI USA's") fundraising including, the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Director works closely with The Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must embrace the mission of AKI USA.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising.
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members, and other volunteers.
• Have the desire to build external relationships.
• Be a "self-starter" and goal-driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
• Be organized and exhibit "follow through" on tasks and goals.
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability.
• A bachelor’s degree.

ACTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.
2. Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors.
3. Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
4. Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
5. Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
6. Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
7. Coordinate special fundraising events.
8. Direct employee fundraising drives.
9. Oversee prospect research.
10. Work closely with AKI USA Executive Director, and Board of Directors.
11. Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about AKI USA with the community.
12. Staff Board Development Committee meetings.
13. Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
14. Supervise and collaborate with other fundraising staff.
15. Oversee the creation of publications to support fundraising activities.
16. Maintain gift recognition programs.
17. Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
18. Perform other related duties as requested.

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Please schedule your interview online at this link. Then send your resume to admin@aki-usa.org.

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