What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT position at M3 Placement & Partnership?
SUMMARY :
Our client, The Leatherstocking Council - Boy Scouts of America, is hiring for a Director of Development. The Leatherstocking region covers Oneida, Madison, Herkimer, Otsego, Delaware, and Schoharie Counties. The Council serves more than 2,400 Scouts and volunteer leaders in its service territory. For more than 110 years the Scouting program has helped young people develop into mature young adults by providing first-hand, real-world experiences preparing them for success in life. The Director of Development will oversee donor solicitation, major gifts, grant writing, and event planning while fostering corporate partnerships and donor relationships.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
80% of Activity
Corporate Partnerships and Donor Relations :
- Works closely with the CEO / Scout Executive to pursue a coordinated and strategic program of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual and major gift prospects and donors.
- Implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy that includes personal solicitation, direct mail and fundraising events management. This will include individuals in early-stage cultivation and / or with whom the council has little to no relationship.
- Executes approximately 100 donor meetings per year. Ability to travel to donor meetings.
- Documents contacts and strategies through the prospect tracking module of the Blackbaud CRM, the in-house database for gift recording / reporting and all donor / prospect information. Adheres to the policies and procedures for accepting, recording and acknowledging gifts.
Event Planning :
20% of Activity
Additional Administrative Duties :
Minimum Qualifications :
Compensation :
The Leatherstocking Council is an equal opportunity employer. Offering a competitive salary between $65,000 and $85,000, plus a competitive bonus structure. The position also offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, a defined benefit retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses including mileage reimbursement. In addition, a generous vacation policy and ten holiday observances.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000