Director of Development

NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is a comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50 -year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes. NOVA is known across many disciplines and the community for its exceptional services and professionalism. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success — serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community on violence prevention, and providing top-ranked professional training

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development will be an enthusiastic fundraising professional eager to embrace NOVA’s mission of supporting victims of sexual assault and other crimes and building a safer community through violence prevention. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a trauma-informed culture, ready to lead with kindness, communication, and empathy, and brings energy and creativity to deliver results. The Director of Development will be responsible for managing NOVA’s development operations ensuring that individual, corporate, and foundation donors are engaged to support the growth and sustainability of the organization. Under the direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Development Committee of the Board of Directors, the Director of Development is responsible for carrying out the organization’s major initiatives with a primary focus on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, foundation, corporate prospects, and donors. In this role, the Director of Development will ensure NOVA’s current donors are properly engaged and that prospective donors are advanced through the prospect pipeline. Currently, the Development department is an office of 3 individuals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Development Department, including strategy development, planning, and implementation.
• Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising program encompassing major gifts, events, planned giving, private grants, and sponsorships. This includes the development of a working long-term fundraising plan and annual department workplans.
• Evaluate the ROI of fundraising initiatives.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, ensuring strong relationships and increased giving.
• Grow individual and private foundation revenue to represent 15 to 20 percent of NOVA’s annual operating budget within the next 3 years.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities, writing and supporting staff in completing compelling proposals.
• Represent NOVA in the community and with prospective and current donors, collaborating with the Executive Director and leadership team.
• Plan and implement donor cultivation and recognition programs to build long-term loyalty and engagement.
• Develop and implement Board-supported initiatives, including annual campaigns and planned giving programs.
• Attend all NOVA fundraising and agency-wide events that include the community.

Staff and Volunteer Development

• Work with the Executive Director to ensure a successful team approach to NOVA’s fundraising.
• Hire, supervise, and mentor Development staff, fostering professional growth and team effectiveness. Encourage teamwork, staff input, and innovation.
• Train and support volunteer fundraisers, including Board members.
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to cultivate volunteers for fundraising and other volunteer opportunities.

Organizational Leadership

• Staff and work with the Development Committee of the Board of Directors to strategize the fundraising program and support Board member participation in fundraising. Act as the primary staff person to the Committee.
• Partner with the marketing team to enhance NOVA’s visibility and build relationships with funders.
• Contribute to organizational policy development and periodic reviews.
• Write and measure annual department and organizational workplans.
• Promote and embrace NOVA’s team-oriented culture to support organizational success.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to engage in trauma-informed practices
• Must be able to work in a confidential setting and adhere to NOVA’s confidentiality practices
• Must be able to conduct all relationships with honesty and integrity
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to engage in self-care practices
• Effectively work independently and within a team
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, evolving work priorities, and the needs of the organization

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising
• Demonstrated experience with supervising staff and program management.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including donors, staff, volunteers, Board members, and community partners.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (writing samples may be requested).
• Comfort and experience with public speaking and representing the organization in the community.
• Ability to analyze and use data for strategic decision-making.
• NOVA may require employees to participate in drug testing
• Proficiency with Office 365

Preferred

• Familiarity with Bucks County’s philanthropic community and dynamics.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or similar donor database systems.
• Experience in victim services or related fields
• Background in health, human services, or community-based nonprofit organizations.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must meet all required background checks (criminal, FBI, child abuse) at hire and every five years after that
• Provide proof of a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance

NOVA is an AA/EOE. The compensation package includes the following components:

• Competitive Annual Salary $79,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience
• Medical & Dental (1st day of the month following hire; Employee premiums paid in full by NOVA)
• Short-term & long-term disability (After 90-days of employment; Premiums paid in full by NOVA)
• Life insurance policy (After 90 days of employment; Premium paid in full by NOVA)
• Quarterly contribution to Profit Sharing Pension Plan (1st quarter following one year of employment
• Voluntary contribution to 401K Plan (1st quarter following one year of employment)
• Generous Paid-Time-Off policy (after 90 days of employment) and 12 paid holidays per year

If you have these qualifications, are energetic, passionate about the mission of NOVA, and enjoy a friendly, team-oriented environment, we would like to hear from you! Please submit your resume with a cover letter telling us why you are the person for this job, and your salary requirements to Careers@novabucks.org (Subject line: Director of Development).