What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development with a Focus on Fundraising position at Missouri Military Academy?
The ideal candidate will be an outgoing relationship-builder that is responsible for all partnerships and fundraising related to the organization. You will identify prospects and build a pipeline of talent that will help accelerate the company's financial growth.
Responsibilities
- Assist the president and board in creating a buzz about the Academy that will cause stakeholders to want to contribute to on-going success.
- Create the vision for and lead all fundraising and development initiatives.
- Visit with and listen to prospective donors, and help them envision their potential positive impact on MMA cadets and families through scholarship funding and other Academy support.
- Plan and present naming opportunities based on a prospect’s capacity to give.
- Lead and manage an administrative assistant / research and database specialist.
- Support on and off-campus events with Academy staff, seek event sponsorships, and coordinate with Alumni Association Board.
- Plan, advertise, and execute the annual fund campaign, Maroon & Gold Gala (in coordination with Alumni Association Board), and support business / athletic fund campaign, and in time, a major capital campaign.
- Serve as the president’s liaison with the Board of Trustees Development Committee.
- Work with and seek advice and counsel from the Board of Trustees Development Committee on prospective donors, foundations, community, and other contacts.
- Support president and spouse as requested during alumni / parent / donor social events on campus and at the president’s home.
- Works closely with CFO to prepare and present quarterly development reports.
- Periodically work after normal duty hours in the evening and on weekends with frequent travel
Qualifications
