What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at ANEW?

Job Description

Salary : $120,000-$125,000 Per Year

ANEW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of building people, building communities. Founded in 1980, ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into apprenticeships and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on changing the culture and demographics of industries that have historically not been diverse or inclusive.

POSITION TITLE : DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Development will create and implement strategies for long-term growth in annual and alumni giving, major gifts, and corporate, union and community partnerships. This person will play a key organizational leadership role to mobilize the executive director, board members, program staff and volunteers into effective development and communications efforts. The right candidate will join ANEW in a time of exciting growth and increased public awareness and reputation.

This is a full-time position, ANEWs offices are located in Tukwila, Washington. The Ideal candidate has strong working relationships in the Western Washington / Greater Seattle Area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Build a partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors; manage and support them in cultivating portfolios of donors, sponsors and funders.
Create and implement an annual development plan with strategies and tactics to significantly grow ANEWs contributed income in all areas : annual fund and alumni giving, monthly giving, major gifts, and corporate and union giving.
Develop a comprehensive corporate sponsorship strategy to engage and secure support from the business community; work with the Board of Directors to generate prospects and manage relationships towards gifts.
Develop, manage, and track the annual fundraising plan, including, but not limited to, board giving, individual giving, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, program-specific funding, and special events.
Track and manage progress to ensure all areas of fundraising are on target to meet revenue goals.
Seek out and leverage high-level, strategic fundraising opportunities, including building new relationships with individual investors, corporate partners, and private foundations.
In collaboration with the Executive Director and a grant writer, develop and manage relationships with private foundations, with the goal of developing catalytic or reliable sources of grant funding.
Oversee and monitor the philanthropy contact management system; oversee staff responsible and processes for data entry and gift entry and acknowledgement.
Oversee the contracted grant writer. Collaborate with the senior leadership team in cultivation and preparation of funding opportunities.
Draft all donor communications for use across all communications platforms, including annual fund appeal, annual report, online communications, newsletters and web site.
Create and implement a stewardship plan for all donors, including donor acknowledgment and sponsorship recognition.
Manage any fundraising, donor cultivation and / or alumni events to successful completion, resulting in increased donations, exposure, and / or revenue.
Supervision and ongoing management of ANEWs Grant Writer position, including shared oversight into the grant prospecting and procurement process.
Collaborate internally to develop budgets; monitor and forecast revenue and expenses.
Mentor and lead the development team and contractors in fulfilling their roles and goals, aligned with the annual development and communication plans.
Work with ANEWs Executive Director and program staff to develop mission-centric donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
Monitor fundraising progress and evaluate results against goals, metrics and desired outcomes.
Create, track, and test effectiveness of communications vehicles to create momentum and awareness.
Monitor data from various sources including website, social, contact management system to strategically direct communication engagements.
Identify, define, and produce messaging based on the values and needs of the organization.
Support the Executive Director and facilitate media contacts; build relationships and facilitate media opportunities with the Executive Director.
Contribute to effective financial management of ANEW, including establishing and tracking development goals through the annual budget process, development activity expense budget monitoring, and participation in board of director meetings.

MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree or Higher level of education.

A minimum of 7 years work experience in a not-for-profit organization or grant funded organization with a successful record of fundraising, grant acquirement, and securing funding.

Experience working with diverse communities, and historically marginalized populations.

Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation.

Experience supervising and leading a team to achieve outcomes.

Experience with grant prospecting, procurement, management, and fund development

Proven ability to be organized and detail orientated.

Knowledge and application of organization, planning, records management and general administration.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Experience leveraging and analyzing donor data to raise funds more effectively.

Familiarity with donor databases and electronic communications platforms.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to inspire a range of supporters.

A strong passion for equity in the workplace, the empowerment of historically marginalized communities, social and economic justice.

Valid Drivers license and insurability, ability to drive regularly is required for this position.

The confidence and professionalism required to work effectively with board members, donors, prospects, sponsors and other funders.

Experience with major gifts and corporate funding.

A willingness to think outside the box and experiment with innovative and emerging fundraising and development strategies, particularly digital strategies.

A hands-on implementer with the ability to prioritize effectively; flexibility; ability to handle multiple projects at once.

Technologically savvy and knowledgeable including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps, Zoom / Teams, Constant Contact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, with a proven track record of success building and maintaining corporate and donor relationships.

Experience working with the construction and building industry preferred.

Able to work in a team environment and has the courage to communicate openly and honestly.

Possess a growth mindset : the willingness to be coached and to develop to increase effectiveness, collaboration, and produce results.

Adaptable.

High level of humility, and emotional intelligence.

Foster a culture of integrity, service, adaptability, innovation, and responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment, and the ability to sit and to use a computer for significant periods of time.

This person must speak clearly using the English language to accurately convey information.

Generally good working conditions with little or no exposure to extremes in noises, temperature.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Background screening through Washington State Patrol

Ability to work flexible schedule to include evening and / or weekends

Ability to get to multiple work locations on a routine basis

Proof of citizenship or other authorization for employment

Continuation of employment is contingent upon successfully performing work described

Continuation of this position is dependent on achievement of performance goals and availability of funding

Work Location : ANEW Office, Tukwila WA and other Satellite locations as required.

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday 8am 4 : 30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Reports to : Executive Director

SALARY

This position is an exempt position with a starting salary of $120,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position and reports to the Executive Director of ANEW. The standard work schedule is 40 hours per week with a schedule of Monday through Friday and occasional evening or weekend work. This position is grant funded and continuation of this position is subject to obtainment of contract deliverables, funding restrictions such as penalties for nonperformance, project evaluations, and achievement of performance goals and availability of funding.

BENEFITS

The successful candidate is expected to serve a 90-day probation period. Benefits will take effect 60 days after the first of the month following the hire date. Employer paid benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and participation in a 401k plan.

A portion of the medical premium is paid by the employee through a pre-tax contribution at time of payroll posting. Employees who work 30 hours per week or more qualify for full benefits and pay a pre-tax contribution of $80 per month for the employee. Additional employer paid benefits include basic life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and taxes as required by law. If the position is more than 30 / hours per week, employer paid medical benefits will include medical, dental,

APPLICATION PROCESS

The final applicant will be selected by way of a competitive process which will include interviewing and professional reference checks. Please apply on our website at ANEWcareer.org to be considered for this position. ANEW is committed to being accessible to all - for accommodations applying, please email HR@anewcareer.org.

Salary : $120,000 - $125,000

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