Director of Philanthropy

Initially, the Camp Holiday Trails' (CHT) Director of Philanthropy will have the following responsibilities:

• Step 1: Recruit and Hire a Director of Annual Giving.

Individual and Corporate Gift Sources

• Create an aggressive major donor ($10K and above giving level) and corporate development plan, with a focus on expanding CHT’s reach beyond Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
• Identify and build a prospect pipeline to include individuals and corporate partners.
• Actively find connections and reach out to build new relationships with potential donors.
• Think creatively about ways to leverage aligned third party institutions such as schools, churches, local/regional businesses, and medical facilities.
• Manage development calendar, and design efficient use of Executive Director/Board interactions with existing and potential donor sources.
• Stay connected with CHT programs and outreach so that the story of CHT and its impact on campers, siblings and parents can stay fresh and be effectively communicated to donors.
• Recruit and oversee staff responsible for Annual Giving/Events activities.
• Work closely with the Board, and specifically the Funds Committee, to leverage contacts and pursue annual goals.
• Support future Capital Campaigns for additional Building and Campership Funds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual and/or corporate gifts or significant volunteer experience in an organization similar to CHT.
• History of setting and achieving aggressive fundraising goals.
• Knowledge of CRMs (we use Bloomerang and DonorSearch.)
• Ability to articulate CHT’s mission and translate it into the need for support.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.