What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Make-A-Wish Central New York?
Director of Development
Make a difference in the life of a critically ill child.
Make-A-Wish Central New York seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative, seasoned fund development professional with a minimum of 7 years demonstrated experience in individual, major and planned gifts to lead the Foundation’s development efforts.
This position is responsible for increasing the chapter’s revenues by achieving annually defined fundraising goals through the identification, cultivation and execution of solicitation strategies for all major, planned, and foundation gifts.
Qualified applicants will have a demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and lead the Foundation’s development department by supervising a staff of three professionals, managing multiple tasks effectively and demonstrating the ability to work with diverse groups of people, managing stressful situations, and making sound decisions in a quick timeframe. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Proficiency with Salesforce or other donor management database is required along with some travel.
Candidates must have a minimum of seven years demonstrated success in fund development and at least five years of supervisory, training and mentoring experience. BA/BS is required. CFRE and/or CAP a plus. The position is posted on our website www.cny.wish.org.
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000, generous time off policy, health insurance, retirement plan
Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume via email to Diane Kuppermann, President & CEO at jobs@cny.wish.org
Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed or considered nor will applications without direct, demonstrated fund development experience. Please no calls.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000