Development Director

Director of Development

About us: Norwescap is a 57-year-old anti-poverty organization with a mission to strengthen communities by creating opportunities that improve the lives of low-income individuals and families. Our vision is to help build a community that transforms poverty into opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization that supports over 30,000 individuals and families each year and helps to create opportunities and positive change in communities throughout Northwestern New Jersey.

Location: Morristown, NJ and Phillipsburg, NJ

• Ability to Commute: Suite 104 | Morristown, NJ 07960 OR 350 Marshall St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate: Suite 104 | Morristown, NJ 07960 OR 350 Marshall St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Duties include:

Major Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

• Develop and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors contributing gifts ranging from $1,000 to $4,999.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors through personalized communication, in-person meetings, and recognition efforts.
• Implement a Major Donor affinity group to engage and enhance relationships with major donors through exclusive events and communications.

Special Events and Sponsorship Management:

• Plan, organize, and manage large-scale fundraising events including the Carousel and 5K events.
• Oversee sponsorship acquisition and stewardship for events, ensuring sponsorship benefits are fulfilled and relationships are nurtured.
• Coordinate logistics, volunteer management, and marketing efforts for successful event execution.
• Manage other smaller fundraising events throughout the year, ensuring they align with organizational goals and budget.

Appeal Strategy and Implementation:

• Develop comprehensive appeals strategies, including digital and physical campaigns, as well as peer to peer outreach to solicit donations and support for the organization’s mission.
• Create compelling content for appeals, working closely with the Marketing team to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of appeals campaigns, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize fundraising efforts.

Team Management:

• Supervise and mentor the Development & Special Events Manager, providing leadership and guidance on fundraising tactics, event planning, and donor relations.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity, professional growth, and teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising with a focus on major donor cultivation and stewardship, event management, and appeals.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve fundraising goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and trends to inform fundraising strategies.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Skills:

• Fundraising Expertise
• Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Event Management
• Creativity and Innovation
• Data-Drive Decision Making
• Leadership and Team Management
• Networking Skills
• Cultural Competency

Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: FT

Salary: $80,000

Benefits:

· Health

· Dental

· PTO

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliable transportation This position requires BETWEEN 25-50% travel to meet with stakeholders across our five-county service area.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or a related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Morristown, NJ 07960

Salary : $80,000