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Development Director – Position Description
Job Title: Development Director
Reports to: Not Applicable(see note below)
Hours: 20-25 hours a week
Compensation: $25-28/hr
Location: Hybrid
About Us
Renew Mobility enhances independence through access to mobility equipment. Operating for over 30 years in West Michigan, Renew Mobility helps clients with financial or insurance-based barriers access durable medical equipment. If you are passionate about helping people with disabilities and driven to make our communities a better place, this is your chance to make a difference while interning for a premier nonprofit. Not only are you helping to provide independence to those in need, but you are also breaking down barriers and paving a pathway towards diversity and inclusion.
Note: Renew Mobility is transitioning from a traditional nonprofit leadership model, where all employees report to a single executive director, to a shared and distributed leadership model. The Development Director will join a leadership team of directors who collectively share responsibility for day-to-day operations and, together with the board, shape the organization's direction and strategy. We are committed to finding the best structure for our organization and welcome any questions about this model throughout the interview process.
Position Overview
The Development Director is responsible for creating and implementing fund development strategies to support the organization’s mission. This role involves donor cultivation, managing donor information, developing grant strategy, grant writing, supporting marketing and communications to secure sponsorships, overseeing campaigns, and more to achieve financial sustainability and advance our mission.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to meet annual revenue goals.
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
- Research, write, and submit grant proposals to secure funding from foundations and other sources
- Plan, manage, and promote fundraising events, campaigns, and donor engagement initiatives in collaboration with the Marketing and Events Director.
- Create and maintain donor recognition programs to ensure continued support.
- Track and report fundraising progress, including donor metrics and revenue goals.
- Manage donor databases and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
- Stay informed of fundraising trends and best practices in the non-profit sector.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience working in fundraising, fund development, donor cultivation, and grant writing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to inspire donors
- Proficiency with donor management software (e.g., Salesforce)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
Key Traits:
- Passionate about the organization’s mission and values
- A problem-solver with a proactive approach to challenges
- Skilled in data analysis and program evaluation
- Strong communication
- Strategic thinking
- Adaptability
- Organizational Skills
- Comfortable managing budgets, analyzing financial data, and reporting fundraising progress. Skilled at determining return on investment for campaigns and events
- Team collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
Benefits:
- Simple IRA with company match up to 3%
- 4 weeks paid time off
- 2 weeks paid sick time
- Flexible schedule/opportunity for hybrid
- Paid Holidays
Working Conditions
Hours of work
Part-time, 20-25 hours a week. Note: Hours of operation Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Required in-person time one day a week, leadership meetings and to attend fundraising and community events.
Work environment
Office and warehouse combination environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time along with moving around in an office and warehouse setting. Push/Pull/lift to 50lb
Travel requirements
Community events and meetings with community partners and donors with mileage reimbursement.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49508: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Salary : $25 - $28