What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director position at Eau Claire Community Foundation?
Job Title: Development Director
Employment Type: Full-time, salaried
Reports To: President/CEO
Salary Range: $65,000 – 85,000 per year, depending on experience
Position Summary
The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) is searching for a Development Director to spearhead and enhance our resource development initiatives. This pivotal role aligns with our growth vision to expand ECCF’s net assets, enabling us to support a larger network of changemakers and magnify our community impact. The Development Director will collaborate with a dedicated and energetic team of staff, volunteers, and board members, all driven by a shared commitment to creating lasting positive change.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy and Leadership: Develop and execute a robust fundraising strategy, with the objective of increasing assets through fund creation, fund growth, and strategic partnership.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with the CEO, staff, board and development committee to cultivate individual donor relationships and solicit contributions.
- Annual Fund Development: Oversee and enhance the year-end giving campaign, including refining major gift strategies.
- Communications: Collaborate with marketing/communications team to streamline and optimize messaging. Develop and maintain accurate reporting and forecasting to effectively communicate ECCF’s mission.
- Pipeline Development: Construct and manage a prospect pipeline using wealth screening data and a strategic roadmap.
- External Relations: Build and nurture relationships within target communities to stimulate donor pipeline.
- Performance Tracking: Set clear performance goals and provide ongoing reports and forecasts.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s preferred, Associates required.
Professional
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in hands-on fundraising, including successful individual gift solicitation and relationship management.
- Expertise in developing major gifts, grants, and planned giving programs.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to inspire support from individual donors and corporate entities.
- Analytical ability to manage donor databases and utilize donor data effectively.
- Experience in or a strong capacity to learn about community foundation models and investment strategies.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $65,000 – 85,000 based on experience.
- Benefits:
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Personal Time Off
- Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Wesley Escondo, President & CEO (wesley.escondo@eccfwi.org).
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000
