Development Director

We are seeking an energetic and highly organized Development Director to implement the development plan. This is a key role in helping to grow the organization. The successful candidate will be analytical and creative, collaborate well with a passionate and fun staff, and coordinate and manage multiple projects.

Essential Functions: Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Development Director (DD) will provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, integration, and administration development department. The DD will lead a team of development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and educating and engaging more individuals and institutions in the to advance the organization’s mission. The DD will be part of a team of professionals working to raise at least $5 million annually. The DD manages a multi-faceted fundraising program; central to this role will be prioritizing personal solicitation of major donors, events, online and direct marketing, and foundation fundraising.

Duties:

• Work closely with the CDO to establish fundraising goals, set strategic priorities, advise on program development, and develop and meet annual budget

• Work closely with the CDO in collaboration with the Boards of Directors to engage them more deeply in the fundraising process and to help cultivate a strong relationship between board members and the organization

• Tracks cultivation and prospecting activity and ensure the execution of action items

• Solicit contributions from major individual donors and steward long-term relationships with donors

• Develop relationships with prospective individual and foundation donors to increase funding

• Research prospective institutional and individual funders

• Work with internal partners to draft and edit proposals and reports

• Track proposal and reporting deadlines, ensure that all submitted materials are accurate and comply with any funder requirements

• Manage all grant activity in a central database and deliver regular reports to the CDO

• Serve as the point person for management and maintenance of funders database and ensure efficient system utilization across all units

• Oversee the implementation of ongoing programs to improve the renewal rates of existing annual donors, creatively use events to upgrade donors and maintain a diversity of revenue

• Work with the CDO to develop annual budgets and income projections

• Stay abreast of political and philanthropic trends and ensure that Board and staff are informed of changes in legislation and other trends and initiatives that might impact giving

Competencies:

· Experience in fundraising and achieving corporate sponsorships.

· Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Expertise in conducting research for potential donors.

· Skills in conducting analysis and industry trends

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years fundraising experience

• Proven success in securing foundation and individual donor support

• Experience managing a team, including experience in creating and managing successful major gifts programs

• A clear understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal issues/structures.

• Well-developed writing, interpersonal and organizational skills and experience managing staff.

• Commitment to organization’s mission and understanding of currentpolicy issues and political landscape.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with, and quickly gain the respect and support of, various constituencies, including a visible chief executive committed to raising money, established development management team, active board members, other senior leadership, program directors and donors.

• Experience as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences.

Work Environment: This job operates in a typical office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a permanent full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel Requirements: This position may at times require frequent travel throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Fundraising: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20006 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20006: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000