Director of Development

Reporting to the senior director of strategic growth, the director of development is responsible for the establishment and execution of a comprehensive fund development program for our 13-program social services agency. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial prosperity of our organization, allowing us to provide best-in-class services to those who seek our help.

Accountabilities:

• Cultivate meaningful connections with donors, engaging them based on their interests and securing donations from various sources.
• Manage an efficient donor database system, ensuring accurate recording of gifts.
• Oversee direct mail solicitations, maximizing outreach effectiveness.
• Promptly and legally document and acknowledge all gifts.
• Identify and implement opportunities for donor recognition and appreciation.
• Supervise fundraising events and collaborate on direct mail appeals with the marketing and communications team.
• Establish decision-making criteria for evaluating new funding opportunities.
• Assist donors with estate planning in collaboration with the diocese and executive team.
• Develop portfolios of major donor prospects, providing ongoing support and strategic counsel.
• Participate in the complete gift cycle, from initiating contacts to making solicitations and maintaining ongoing support. 
• Collaborate effectively with the executive director, senior operations director, and board members in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Serve as the lead staff support to the development committee of the board of directors.
• Lead and manage development staff.

Administrative and Agency Activities:

• Collaborate with the executive team to determine development staffing requirements.
• Oversee the hiring process and ensure comprehensive training for new and existing staff.
• Monitor and assist staff, responsibly allocating available resources.
• Demonstrate understanding and support for the mission of Catholic Charities, serving as a representative of the agency in the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the executive director.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of fund development, direct sales, or business development experience in a service industry or nonprofit.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and/or successful fundraising campaigns.
• Demonstrated management and leadership capabilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective operation in a multidisciplinary professional environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in personal computer use, with familiarity with Windows and Microsoft products
• Proven interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills with board members, community, and agency staff.

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