Director of Development - Hmong American Peace Academy
Milwaukee, WI 00000
About the Job
Beginning its 21st year of operation, Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) seeks a Director of Development to support its next phase of growth and pursuit of excellence. HAPA’s thriving community needs a vibrant Culture of Philanthropy and effective fundraising to fulfill the organization’s mission. The Director will be responsible for developing a strategic plan for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and managing HAPA’s communications in the philanthropic community.
The Director of Development will plan, coordinate, and execute all fundraising activities. This senior leadership role will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all philanthropic activities and provide measurable objectives for success. The Director also will have the ability to successfully manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and have supervisory experience.
The Director of Development ensures that staff have the resources they need to effectively serve scholars; thus, fundraising is a critical component of the role. The candidate should possess a track record of transformational donor impact. While working closely with the CEO and Foundation board of directors, the Director of Development ensures that the organization is continually well equipped to advance the mission of HAPA.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
In partnership with HAPA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), establish the Foundation’s overarching fundraising strategies to annually support work with scholars, raise capital funds for Phase II growth and identify scholarship opportunities for HAPA scholars and graduates, ensuring the alignment of fundraising to the Foundation’s overarching strategies and priorities.
Develop and execute the HAPA Foundation strategic annual fundraising plan and capital campaign goals; create targeted goals, quantifiable outcomes, and timelines.
Lead and support the implementation of an individual giving strategy including designing various appeal processes, managing donor tracking database including gift entry, and acknowledging gifts and stewarding donors.
Effectively lead change initiatives while thoughtfully considering the impact of decisions and facilitating resolutions that prioritize HAPA’s mission and scholars.
Engage HAPA and Foundation board members in donor cultivation and appreciation activities, including donor events.
DONOR DEVELOPMENT
Lead efforts to secure financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government funding sources.
Lead and manage grant process including researching new prospects, building a grants pipeline, writing and tracking proposals, and preparing grant reports.
In partnership with the CEO, establish, manage, and cultivate relationships with potential donors and maintain ongoing stewardship.
Create compelling fundraising appeals and other collateral materials to effectively market and communicate HAPA’s goals and achievements.
Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical and qualitative analysis to the CEO and Boards.
Research funding sources and trends to help position HAPA for major fundraising changes and/or opportunities.
Oversee marketing and communications efforts led by a Marketing and Communications Manager.
Qualifications
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including leadership roles in development.
Strong leader with vision, high energy and the ability to motivate, lead and inspire the team and donors. Exemplary relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organization, project management and time management skills with attention to detail and follow through.
Experience and comfort in cultivating and sustaining relationships with key supporters and stakeholders, including the media, elected officials, donors, and prominent community leaders.
Experience in strategic planning and execution of development, office management, and relevant technology.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a pertinent field preferred (e.g., strategic fundraising, nonprofit management).
Lastly, and most importantly, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity and champion the values, beliefs, and culture of HAPA.
Experience
Proven track record of initiating, cultivating, and managing relationships with key constituencies.
Proven track record of successful fundraising results.
Established community knowledge of Wisconsin corporations, foundations, community-based organizations, and institutions of higher education.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build, cultivate, and leverage personal and professional networks and relationships, develop and deliver successful presentations, and collaborate and negotiate effectively.
Supervisory experience and exceptional team and people management skills; deep commitment to and belief in developing others; ability to influence, inspire trust and motivate others positively to achieve objectives, both internally and externally.
Tech savvy and detail oriented.
Self-motivated, big picture thinker, highly organized, determined, dedicated, and disciplined individual.
The role requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in development, including leadership roles. Candidates should have strong leadership abilities, excellent organizational and project management skills, and experience in cultivating relationships with key stakeholders. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Join a thriving community at HAPA, contributing to a vibrant Culture of Philanthropy and effective fundraising to support the organization's mission. Work closely with the CEO and Foundation board to advance HAPA's mission.