Job Description

Job Description

The Director of Development’s primary responsibility is to advance our mission by growing contribution revenue through the strategic execution and management of a comprehensive giving program. The Director works in conjunction with all colleagues of the Advancement team, the Leadership team, and the Advancement Committee to foster a culture of joyful and generous giving of time and financial resources.

Position:

Full-time, Calendar Year
Salaried, at-will employee
Full-time Benefit Eligible

Reports To: Head of Advancement

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience fundraising for a non-profit organization or experience in sales preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G-Suite, email marketing platforms, and databases.

Professional Profile:

Characterized by integrity and maintains confidentiality.
Utilizes critical thinking and strategic problem solving skills.
Knowledge of and appreciation of philanthropy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments and volunteers.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and/or priorities.
Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed to assist with events.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising

Deepens relationships by following a donor cycle of identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward.
Connects with the hearts of constituent groups (alumni, parents, grandparents, and employees) bridging them to a long-term relationship with the school that results in continued generosity post graduation.
Partners with major gifts team to gain strong participation in giving, build strategies for moving donors to higher giving levels, and to cultivate donors for lead gifts for capital campaigns.
Collaborates with accounting to ensure gifts are recorded and spent within donor intentions.
Ensures donors are aware of their outstanding pledged commitments.
Identifies the information to be collected on constituent records.
Records information and activity on constituent records.
Leads successful fundraising events
Involves members of the community as volunteers for events and development activities.
Eagerly solicits contributions from individuals and organizations
Provides support for capital and planned giving campaigns.
Leads the business sponsorship program.
Leads participation annual fundraising.
Sets annual goals based on data and/or the Strategic Giving Plan.
Develops a coordinated matrix of solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone, personal meetings, and volunteer engagement

Serves on the Advancement Committee.
Assists with events hosted by the Advancement Department.
Responsible for fundraising sections of the Annual Report.
Reviews and updates content on the giving pages of the company website.
Stays current with Income Tax Reform that is connected to charitable giving.
Engages in on-going professional development to learn new skills or improve current skills.
All other duties as assigned.

Work Location: In person

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to [email protected].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

This job was posted on Sat Jan 06 2024 and expired on Wed Jan 17 2024.

Minimum $59K /yr

$66K /yr Average

Maximum $73K /yr

Tasks

Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan.

Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.

Manage special events, such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports, to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.

Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.

Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.

Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.

Facilitate consumer relations or the relationship between parts of the company, such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.

Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.

Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.

Manage communications budgets.

Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.

Respond to requests for information about employers' activities or status.

Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.

Develop, implement, and maintain crisis communication plans.

Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.

Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.

Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.

Observe and report on social, economic, and political trends that might affect employers.

Maintain company archives.

Manage in-house communication courses.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.