Director of Development - _MPLOY

Job Summary:                                                                                                                       

The Director of Development is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all contributed support (both cash and in-kind) for our client in accordance with budget goals for each fiscal season. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

•       Provide strategic leadership and oversight of development department staff

•       Ensure maintenance of donor records electronically and in physical files

•       Strategically plan and follow through with solicitations, structuring sponsorships/memberships, and/or recognition to achieve maximum support level from all donor categories (foundation, corporation, individual, and government)

•       Develop and implement sponsorship packages and other recognition (program ads, website listings, signage, curtain speech, etc.) as desired by the donor and in keeping with our client's policies and goals

•       Work in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board Nominating Committee to recruit and engage the Board of Directors

•       Provide oversight, guidance, and direction for volunteer functions – special events/functions, membership recruitment & renewal, hospitality of out-of-town guests, membership communication, production, and other volunteer duties

•       Implement, in coordination with the Managing Director and Executive Director, fundraising/Black Tie and donor engagement events throughout the season

•       Strategically plan and implement donor stewardship, engaging other departments as needed

•       Coordinate with the finance department to identify and manage pledge fulfillment 

•       Assist in budget creation alongside Executive Director, Managing Director & CFO

•       Oversee grant requests and final reporting requirements for local and national foundations

•       Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

•       5+ years of professional experience

•       Bachelors or higher college degree

•       Self-starter with strong teamwork skills

•       Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and implementation skills

•       Impeccable attention to detail and highly organized