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Holy Childhood Director of Development in Rochester, New York
Order#: NY1517633 Director of Development
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director oversees all fundraising and donor relations initiatives and manages relationships with our financial partners. The focus is on ensuring sustainable philanthropic growth commensurate with the needs of the organization by developing long-term relationships and soliciting donor prospects in a professional and collaborative manner which best represents the interests of the organization and the people we serve. While responsible for the overall organization, planning and execution of the fundraising and cultivation of donor relationships, the Director of Development also has oversight over Marketing and Public Relations functions and staff.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, engage and cultivate relationships with new corporate partners, foundations and individual donors. Stewardship of existing donors; collaborate with development team members to cultivate prospective donors at all levels and develop strategies for identifying new market share. Develop and execute a comprehensive long-term fundraising plan in concert with agency President and CEO, adapting the plan annually to respond to current needs and trends. Develop and implement annual giving strategies, providing President and CEO, and key board leadership updates on progress. Primary liaison to the board Development and Marketing Committee. Secure major gifts for specific programs and general operating support, as well as capital projects as warranted. Exhibit the skills and comfort level associated with soliciting investment by major donors and shows a proven track record of securing major gifts. Actively engage President and CEO in high-level development efforts; regularly organize President and CEO presentations and meetings for donor prospects. As a member of senior management team, develop and achieve the agencys strategic goals pertaining to fund development and marketing. Oversee the Development team and ensure the positive execution of fundraising events, including sponsorship generation, volunteer management, marketing and public relations initiatives and donor management system management. Supervise the design, production and distribution of all development materials, including brochures, letters, inserts, invitations, scripts for special events, etc. Review marketing and public relations activities to assure that they are consistent with the development collateral materials. Write grants and work closely with outside/contract grant writers to identify potential foundation grant funding. Manage and administer grants including any requisite reporting to funders. Maintain awareness of trends, changing processes and technology in the development field which may influence the organizations development and fundraising efforts. Maintain giving records and ensure acknowledgement of all gifts in a timely fashion. Make frequent presentations to community stakeholders and provides opportunities for interested parties to tour the organization and make connections. Administer and manage donor acknowledgement and recognition and ensure that all promised donor benefits are delivered. Work with the President and CEO and members of the Board of Directors to identify, engage and solicit prospective donors. Maintain updated written office procedures for all fund development activities, inclusive of donor database management, event calendars, and present timelines for key development activities. Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree, solid knowledge of not-for-profit organization structure and governance. Five or more years of proven related experience.