Director of Development and Fundraising

2 weeks ago


Fairfax, United States United Help Ukraine Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUnited Help Ukraine (UHU) is committed to providing humanitarian, medical and other assistance to the people of Ukraine affected by the Russian invasion.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The organization is seeking a full-time Director, Development and Fundraising to oversee development/fundraising and grants management.  The Director will develop and implement a strategic plan for communicating UHU’s mission in a way that is compelling and designed to sustain and grow financial and other support for United Help Ukraine. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Helps analyze UHU’s funding needs, designing, and implementing strategies to cultivate new sources of revenue in support of emerging opportunities 
  • Researches potential sources of, and applies for, grants and public funding
  • Writes grants, research foundations, and corporations and oversees or implements fundraising strategies to provide for the short- and long-term needs of the organization
  • Recommends annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term goals
  • Maintains a proactive, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of annual and major gifts from individual, corporate, government and foundation sources
  • Maintains or further develops existing funders and secures new funders; cultivates and directly solicits key donors, working with the Executive Director and other Board Members, as appropriate
  • Directs a comprehensive fundraising program, including donor cultivation and solicitation, annual appeals, grants, planned giving, and fundraising events
  • Maintains a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals
  • Ensures that all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority throughout the organization 
  • Develops and maintains close working relationships with the philanthropic community, individual and corporate donors, sponsors, board members, and volunteers 
  • Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous, current, and future donors as well as the public.
  • Develops and implements a strategic approach for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and donor prospects
  • Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
  • Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the purposes of the organization.
  • Analyzes and interprets donor prospect information
  • Designs and implements annual and long-range strategy for securing gifts from a variety of sources,
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Delegates specific assignments to lower-level program staff 
  • Oversees the financial development office and staff
  • Assigns, plans, and oversees the work of departmental staff
  • Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
  • Handles employee relations matters as needed and in accordance with company policy
QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously and to work in a fast-paced and complex environment with sharp attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good judgment and the ability to work independently and reliably and meet deadlines with a minimum amount of supervision 
  • Advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Ability to interact and develop relationships with a diverse group of people in a collaborative and professional manner
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred 
  • 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising 
  • Five years of experience in fundraising and donor development for a nonprofit organization.
  • Fundraising experience via proposal writing
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local government grant-making practices.


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