About the Position

We are a start-up nonprofit poised for explosive growth over the next few years as we launch our social enterprise in India this year.

We are seeking an inaugural volunteer Development Director to design and lead our development and fundraising activities including an annual fund, major gifts program, planned giving, and special events campaigns. The Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.

The right candidate will be excited to have an important role in creating and building out the development function within SVP. While this is a volunteer position, we envision the successful candidate will help transition it into a paid staff position once funding becomes available.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a combination of traits including

• A passion for the mission of SVP;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Knowledge and experience in development and fundraising techniques;
• Skills to work with and motivate staff, board members, and other volunteers;
• Track record of building productive external relationships with industry players;
• A Self-starter mentality and goal-driven mindset to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls;
• A proclivity for organization and thorough execution on tasks and goals; and
• Experience in professional fundraising.

Job Responsibilities

The role of Development Director will entail

• Meeting with prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish long-term relationships;
• Launch and grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors;
• Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements;
• Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies;
• Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives;
• Direct major fundraising drives;
• Coordinate fundraising special events;
• Conduct prospect research;
• Make public appearances and speaking engagements to share information about SVP
• Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems;
• Recruit, supervise, and collaborate with other fundraising staff; and
• Oversee creation of publications to support fund raising activities;

Compensation

This is a VOLUNTEER position with the potential to convert into a paid position as we grow our organization. Our Development Director role is a unique opportunity to join the management team of a nonprofit from the ground floor with significant growth potential.