Director of Development

Job Type

Full-time

Description

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

The Director of Development (DO) will collaborate with the President / CEO to create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, secure funding sources, and oversee grant writing. The DO is responsible for designing and leading Esperanza's long-term fundraising efforts, including major donor cultivation, corporate and foundation giving, special events, and planned giving.

Working closely with the President / CEO, Board members, and staff, the DO will identify, solicit, and steward donors while ensuring fundraising activities align with Esperanza's mission. Additionally, the DO will lead special events, donor development, and corporate giving efforts, working in coordination with Esperanza's marketing and donor relations managers.

Essential Duties :

• Prepare and implement an annual development plan to ensure profit growth of overall funding strategy and special events.
• Oversees all marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with fundraising strategies and organizational goals, while managing the Marketing Manager, who reports directly to them.
• Manage the Circle of Hope program.
• Implement, develop, and maintain Donor engagement and recognition programs.
• Initiate the process of Major Gifts donors by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and providing stewardship for individuals capable of giving $250,000 or more.
• Manage the eTapestry donor Database along with the Development staff.
• Increase Esperanza's visibility by taking a proactive role in interacting with community leaders and politicians to develop government funding sources.
• Responsible for acting as a liaison between the Director of Programs and the fund development department.
• Provide managerial support to board / committee members involved in development and marketing initiatives.
• Represents Esperanza Inc. and participates in other local organizations.
• All other duties as requested.

Requirements

Qualifications

Salary : $250,000