What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Rooftop Nashville?
The Director of Development works closely with the Rooftop Executive Director to create and implement a fundraising strategy for the Middle Tennessee area. This role will oversee a donor relationship portfolio, outreach, and fundraising events. The expectation is that donor relationships will expand with a higher percentage of donations through a more developed fundraising approach.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies to identify and engage donors; create development targets for appropriate goal setting.
- Steward, renew, and upgrade donors with established giving histories.
- Meet with donors in person and by phone to explain the mission and purpose of the organization and to solicit funds.
- Lead the Development Committee to plan and coordinate fundraising and community events.
- In coordination with the ED, leverage Board and other key volunteers to expand the donor base of the organization.
- Alongside the ED, oversee all grant writing while managing the relationships with foundations, corporations, government agencies, and United Way.
- Work closely with the staff to provide opportunities for donors to see the mission in action and highlight any volunteer engagement.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- 5 years preferred of successful donor-facing fundraising, writing, marketing, meeting and event management, and handling shifting priorities
- History of success managing multiple projects in a professional setting with little day-to-day supervision.
Salary : $30,000 - $41,500