What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director position at Arthritis Foundation Inc.?
Development Director | Iselin, New Jersey
Regular Full Time Iselin, NJ, US
4 days ago Requisition ID : 2018
Job Title : Development Director
Classification : Grade 8 SS D : Range from $99,120.00
Department : Community Engagement | East Region
FLSA Status : Full Time | Exempt
Executive Director
Location : Remote working from New Jersey
POSITION SUMMARY (Basic purpose or primary function of job)
Development Directors (DD) are responsible for partnering closely with their Executive Directors (ED) and community volunteer leaders to support and execute an annual plan of work that addresses the needs of the arthritis community in their assigned market(s) including revenue generation, special event fundraising, and mission outreach. DDs recruit, develop, and manage event committees and volunteer leaders to achieve fundraising goals from the annual plan.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Principal responsibilities or job duties)
- Supports ED and volunteer leaders, ensuring sound plans are established for revenue generation, special event fundraising, mission outreach, and awareness.
- Responsible for generating $200,000 - $400,000 in revenue through 2-3 assigned special events (such as Walk to Cure Arthritis, Jingle Bell Run, Gala) and other fundraising initiatives. Achieve goals set in annual plans by planning and executing special events, soliciting sponsors, securing event honorees, and coaching fundraising teams / individuals. DD also oversees all event logistics and promotion.
- Recruit the right volunteer leaders for local committee roles while also growing a diverse and engaged volunteer pipeline that fosters volunteer recruitment, recognition, training, and leadership development.
- Cultivates, stewards, and advances relationships with corporate partners, event participants, healthcare providers, and other key constituents within the market.
- Actively participates in building a culture of philanthropy by building dynamic, impactful volunteer committees. Key contributor to the development of a high-performing market; creates an environment of ownership, excellence, and tenacity where volunteers and staff are committed to achieve market goals.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TIME ALLOCATIONS
Revenue generation, event and program delivery : 60%
Volunteer and Partnership development and management
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Salary : $99,120
