Director of Development

POSITION SUMMARY

Highlands Community Ministries is looking for a Director of Development to plan and implement a development and fundraising program to provide for the short- and long-term needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the fund development office, committee and volunteers.

• Assigns, plans, and oversees the work of development volunteers and committee.

• Collaborates with ED to support and oversee third party contractors and partner relationships.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works with the Board and Executive Director to determine the mission, purpose, and priorities of the

organization.

• Sets annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term goals.

• Establishes fundraising objectives for the organization, setting one year, five year, and longer-term goals.

• Maintains a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.

• Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous donors and the

public.

• Researches potential sources of, and applies for, grants and public funding.

• Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.

• Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the purposes of the organization.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies, best practices and principles.

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Proficient in fund development management software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, or related field required.

• A minimum of three years of fund development experience preferred.

• CFRE Certification highly desired.

• This position requires travel between locations to meet with staff and potential donors/ partners.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Valid Driver’s License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to communicate with others; listen; remain in a

stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; walk; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position operates primarily in an indoor office environment with controlled temperatures. This position is a hybrid position with some travel between locations and the main office as needed for meetings and business operations.