Development Director

Description

Development Director

Department:

Administration

Immediate Supervisor:

CEO

Positions Supervised:

None

Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Development Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive development strategies to secure financial support for the organization. This includes cultivating donor relationships, identifying funding opportunities, and managing fundraising events, campaigns, and grant applications. The role requires close collaboration with executive leadership, board members, and other stakeholders to achieve the organization’s revenue goals. The Development Director sets fundraising objectives, monitors progress, and ensures the organization's messaging aligns with its mission and vision.

This role works together with the Executive team to determine and operationalize strategies that best support the Mission and Vision of Rimrock. Assures adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Fundraising Strategy and Planning

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that aligns with the organization’s goals and priorities.
2. Set annual fundraising goals, track progress, and report results to senior leadership and the board.
3. Identify new revenue streams, including individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and special events.
4. Establish and foster private/commercial pay client referrals through primary care providers, mental health professionals, community organizations, employers and workplace organizations, insurance providers and recovery communities. 
5. Oversee fundraising events, campaigns, and digital giving strategies.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

1. Build and maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
2. Develop personalized engagement plans to retain and increase contributions from existing donors.
3. Create and implement a donor recognition program to build long-term loyalty.

Grant Writing and Management

1. Research and identify grant opportunities relevant to our mission and programs.
2. Write and submit compelling grant proposals and manage all aspects of the grant lifecycle, including reporting.
3. Track grant compliance and ensure timely reporting to funders.

Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships

1. Develop and manage relationships with corporate sponsors, creating custom sponsorship packages and agreements.
2. Seek opportunities for long-term partnerships and in-kind support to enhance fundraising efforts.
3. Engage local businesses to support programs through sponsorship and volunteer involvement.

Marketing and Communications for Fundraising

1. Work closely with the communications team to create materials, including donor newsletters, social media posts, and annual reports.
2. Provide monthly reports to the executive team and board on fundraising progress, challenges, and opportunities
3. Manage the development budget and oversee the allocation of funds for events and campaigns.

Data and Financial Management

1. Maintain accurate donor records, track donations, and ensure timely acknowledgment of gifts.
2. Provide monthly reports to the executive team and board on fundraising progress, challenges, and opportunities.
3. Manage the development budget and oversee the allocation of funds for events and campaigns.

Outreach:

1. Conduct public awareness by attending functions, to include presentations and development meetings
2. Develop and implement plans to increase client census 
3. In partnership with CEO and Executive Team, take a prominent role in representing Rimrock in assigned community meetings, city and county meetings, Chamber of Commerce throughout the State.
4. Support all other leadership functions in support of the mission, vision and values
5. Other duties as assigned

CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports organization’s customer service initiative; strives for service excellence by seeking challenges and turning them into opportunities.
2. Models professionalism by addressing others with appropriate actions, appearance and communication.
3. Works in a spirit of teamwork and trust and maintains professional boundaries in working with others; accepts responsibil