Development Director (A/C) (6137)

This position is responsible for:

Plan, develop, implement, administer, evaluate, and monitor an aggressive Direct Fund Raising Program targeting an assigned geographical area under the direction of the Director of Operations and Commanding Officer; develops and secures funds to reach/surpass fund-raising goals through a variety of financial development vehicles including: 1) individual gifts and individual donor upgrading, 2) corporate gifts and sponsorships, 3) foundation support for specific programs and projects, 4) government grants, and 5) capital campaigns, and 6) special events. Works directly and independently with Director of Operations, Commanding Officer, their Board, and committees to develop local promotional plans. This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, implements, administers, and sustains an aggressive Development Plan targeting a specific geographical area; develops, plans, and conducts appropriate fund-raising activities in support of the Command's budget and programs; submits programs to the Director of Operations for review, direction, and approval.
• Solicits donations and cultivates relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, and maintain new income sources for present and long term financial support; ensures that all requests from donors and potential donors for information and clarification are responded to in an accurate, timely, and professional manner; evaluates day-to-day fund-raising efforts to ensure that fund-raising goals are met and/or surpassed.
• Performs both short and long-term program planning and develops recommendations for enhancing Development Program effectiveness; develops financial development goals for each program and monitors progress to ensure goals are attained; establishes methods and measures for monitoring and evaluating fund-raising goals and objectives.
• Prepares an annual goal of dollars to be raised and gifts to be obtained for the fiscal year including being accountable for specific revenue goals for existing and new sources of income.
• Develops and coordinates the operation of fund-raising appeals; identifies new and inventive methods of increasing direct mail appeals; works closely with mailing service firms to ensure productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.

Work may be performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, but not limited to the office environment.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or a related field, And
• Seven (7) years' experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising, Or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License

• NSFRE Certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled