Director of Development/Fundraising - New Hire Incentive Available

Description

We are seeking candidates for our Director of Development/Fundraising position. 
SUMMARY: The Director of Development will serve as a member of the Community Progress Council's leadership team. This person will build and implement a development strategy that engages the community and grows revenue in alignment with our mission, vision, and strategic priorities. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish the organization's internal fundraising structure while also developing and executing the agency's fundraising strategy, and building external relationships with community leaders, funders, and philanthropists. The Director will work in collaboration with agency's team and board of directors to create a culture of philanthropy that will translate into a successful capital campaign in the next 3 years. 

Benefits include...

• New hire incentive payment of $1,500.00, paid in two installments.
• Eligibility for health, paid dental, and paid vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan, with 3% match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
• Ability to work from home 5 days per month (6 months from start date - restrictions apply depending on the position)
• Pay differential for bilingual staff.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Be committed to the vision, mission, and values of Community Progress Council.
• Plan and implement multi-faceted fundraising campaigns (annual giving, planned giving, special events, grant writing, and capital campaigns, etc.) that align with leadership's short and long-term goals and activities.
• Engage in prospect research, donor cultivation, gift solicitation, and appropriate and timely stewardship.
• Along with CEO and Board Chair, serve as primary staff liaison/support to mobilize board members in expanding the organization's base of support.
• Collaborate with the Communications Director to develop a case for support of the organization that aligns with immediate and long-term organizational needs and priorities.
• Partner with the Executive Assistant to manage the donor database and timely receipt and acknowledgment of gifts, fulfillment of sponsorship, grants, and other donations.
• Establish fund development policies, procedures, plans, goals, and budget; manage the fund development department budget.
• Aggressively seek new funding sources, maintain, and build relationships with current/past donors including moving donors up the giving ladder.
• Plan, manage and implement fundraising events.
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team and department directors to identify fundraising opportunities, match them with new/existing funders, and solicit/secure gifts in accordance with and with the utmost respect for the Donor's Bill of Rights.
• Provide professional quality customer service to donors, volunteers, staff, and other community contacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Competencies:

• Ability to close five or six figure gifts with individuals, corporations, and organizations.
• Prior experience in working with board members to advance fundraising efforts and annual fund experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Creativity, vision, and ability to lead others.
• Proven track record of accomplishing goals while balancing multiple priorities.
• Experience with Donor Perfect or other fundraising data management systems.
• Experience in cultivating/maintaining relationships with major donors.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and/or weekends.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited four-year college or university plus a minimum of 5 years in fundraising experience with proven track record of raising $1 million+ annually using multiple fundraising strategies. Three years of supervisory experience; CFRE preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as well as be committed to the mission and goals of the agency. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform th