What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Specialist position at Clausen House?
Job Description
Job Description
Clausen House has a full-time opening for a Development Director!
FUNCTIONS :
The Development Manager (DM) manages all aspects of the fundraising program at Clausen House (Clausen House). The incumbent is intimately familiar with long-range development planning, implementation of fundraising campaigns, donor and volunteer relations, marketing, and communications, and production of special events. The Development Specialist is responsible for planning and meeting the department’s revenue and expense budgets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Work with the board to strategically increase the percentage of total organizational revenue from fundraising (decreasing reliance on contract-based funding) through the creation and implementation of a Fund Development Plan .
- Expand fundraising activities, and plan and implement other fundraising initiatives as appropriate.
- Oversee the Clausen House development plan for individual and institutional giving through all channels including direct mail, online giving, special events, social media, major donor program,s and planned giving.
- Continue and expand the implementation of a program to secure major individual gifts as a high-priority vehicle for fundraising. The DoD will be responsible for supporting and advising the Clausen House Board of Directors and the Executive Director on the identification and cultivation of major gifts, and for leading the Board and Executive Director in soliciting such gifts.
- Increase the institutional giving program. The DS is responsible for identifying, researching, and qualifying prospective corporate and private foundation funders, and for the development and submission of letters of intent, full proposals, grant applications, and grant reports, as required, including budgets and financial reports with the support of the finance department.
- Design and implement annual direct mail solicitations . The DS is responsible for conceptualizing and writing appeal letters, as well as production and fulfillment (list segmentation, design, printing, and mail production). Engage and provide direction to vendors including graphic designers, printers, and mail house as necessary.
- Oversee the development and execution of current and new special events , including fundraising and stewardship events.
- Coordinate the marketing and communications plan for all electronic and print communications including the website, print newsletter, e-newsletter, and social networking as appropriate.
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the Clausen House donor database and ensure high integrity of data collection. The DS is responsible for tracking all donor contacts (including those initiated on behalf of the Executive Director, Board, and others), prospect / donor biographical information and research, and oversight of the Development Assistant for gift entry and timely acknowledgments.
- Coordinate fundraising responsibilities among the development staff, the Executive Director, the Board Development Committee, and other staff and volunteers, as appropriate.
- Manage a comprehensive stewardship function , ensuring that donors are regularly reminded of the impact of their gift.
- Participate in board recruitment as a function of building and stewarding relationships.
- Engage the Board of Directors to ensure their enthusiastic involvement in the organization’s fundraising activities.
Desired qualifications, skills, and abilities :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $30.00 per hour
Company Description
Founded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) institution that provides housing, wellness programs, and advocacy for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions.
We currently support 200 adults with developmental disabilities, and indirect support to their families in Oakland and throughout Alameda County. We deliver a life-enhancing array of services that enables our clients to live, work, socialize, and thrive to their fullest potential. Our dedicated staff of over 60 professionals delivers services that include housing, independent and supported living, supported employment, adult education, and social recreation.
Company Description
Founded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) institution that provides housing, wellness programs, and advocacy for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions. We currently support 200 adults with developmental disabilities, and indirect support to their families in Oakland and throughout Alameda County. We deliver a life-enhancing array of services that enables our clients to live, work, socialize, and thrive to their fullest potential. Our dedicated staff of over 60 professionals delivers services that include housing, independent and supported living, supported employment, adult education, and social recreation.
Salary : $30
