Job Description
Job Description
Director of Fund Development
Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end homelessness – and we want you to be part of our team! We are looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to join in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief and non-recurring.
Reporting to and working in close collaboration with the Chief Impact Officer, the Director of Fund Development will design and execute the individual giving and corporate partnership fundraising strategy for Housing Matters to meet an ambitious $1.2M annual goal. This person will manage three direct reports : Donor Relations Manager, Volunteer Program Coordinator, and Fundraising Associate. The Director of Fund Development will serve as a key member of our Community Engagement team helping raise transformative gifts that will expand and sustain our ambitious organizational goals.
Hours and Benefits
- Director of Fund Development is a full-time, exempt position, eligible for medical, dental, vision, 403b, and our generous PTO plan.
- Regular hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Wages
Director of Fund Development Pay Band
94,411 $99,132 $104,088 $109,293 $114,757
Director of Fund Development Starting Wage (DOE) :
94,411
Preferred Experience and Education Requirements
Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible development and fundraising experience in performing job functions related to this descriptionBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceQualifications, Experience, and Attributes
Proven history of securing visits, soliciting and closing gifts, and achieving revenue goals.Experience establishing and building strong, long-term partnerships with donors.Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and / or conflicts.Ability to connect with people from different backgrounds and build relationships across differences.Exceptional attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Asana, and ideally, Salesforce.Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for building strong professional relationships with donors, volunteers, staff, and the general public.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak comfortably and compellingly with donors about the potential impact of their philanthropic investments in our organization.The ability to work occasional evening, weekend, and irregular hours.Special Requirements
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required for certain positions when driving a personal or company vehicle is considered a necessary function and duty of the job.Thorough knowledge of :
Verbal and written communication, communication with tact, discretion, and sense of collaboration and consensus buildingTech skills including high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, AsanaCreating and maintaining donor relations.Essential Functions :
Managing the Housing Matters Fundraising team, who are responsible for setting and meeting the annual budget goals for individual and corporate partnershipImplement moves management (identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, steward) for individual and corporate donors.Provide leadership for Housing Matters annual fundraising events, including theme development, budgeting, solicitations strategy, and event logistics.Collaborate with the Communications Manager to develop and implement an annual donor communications plan.Create individual goals for each person in their portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and the organization’s knowledge of that donor’s potential.Create and execute a comprehensive cultivation and solicitation strategy for each donor in your portfolio of approximately 100 donors.Directly solicit gifts.Track portfolio activity, communication, and progress.Maintain working knowledge of local and national programmatic priorities on homelessness.Stay abreast of fundraising best practices.Contribute to other communication assets based on donor interests and program needs.Provide ongoing ad-hoc support to the Chief Impact Officer.Other duties as necessary.Ability To :
Stay engaged and optimistic in a politically charged and sometimes negative community environment.Utilize strong public and interpersonal communication skills.Communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse lifestyles, backgrounds, ethnic and cultural groupsHandle multiple projects under time and resource pressure.Coach and support staff, board and volunteers as spokespersonsBe a self-starter with the ability to prioritize among competing goals and initiate processimprovements.
Remain goal-oriented while not losing sight of details.Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Salary : $94,411 - $99,132
