Be a part of an organization that is making a difference. We are currently seeking an experienced Fundraising and Development Director to provide leadership and support for our fundraising efforts.
Job Overview
The Fundraising and Development Director oversees our donor relations program and manages our fundraising initiatives. They will be responsible for developing our non-profit's fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and building a stronger development team for our organization. This position involves managing individual and corporate gifts, as well as annual giving campaigns.
The Fundraising and Development Director will lead major gift initiatives from individual donors through identifying, organizing, and leading a portfolio of major gift fundraising, marketing, and communications activities. Additionally, the Director plays a leadership role in relationship development efforts and works effectively and collaboratively with the Board and Vice Chairman.
The Director of Development will serve as an integral member of the leadership team of the Minority Business Growth Alliance. Must be analytical, detail oriented, have strong communication and organizational skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities - Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Organize individual donor campaigns (major donors, direct mail and Board of Directors)
- Organize solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations
- Manage Development pipeline to ensure the viability and sustainability of all funding
- Generate an annual engagement calendar of activities
- Work with Vice Chairman and Board to determine goals each year
- Work with Vice Chairman and Board to create Development budget
- Provide monthly Dashboard reporting toward achieving Goals
- Oversee the Development Team including mentoring/training, staffing needs, reviews, budgeting, and assignment of projects and responsibilities to individuals within the team
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
- Committed to the mission, vision, values and communities in that CES serves
- Experience and demonstrated success in the field of major gifts cultivation and fundraising
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and tailor messages in a compelling way to a broad range of people with varying backgrounds
- Strong drive and ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely and accurate manner
- Self-motivated and work with minimal supervision
- Creative problem-solving skills, excellent organization and planning skills, sound judgment and the ability to make decisions
Reports to the Vice Chairman
