Development Director

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States ActionAIDS Full time
Job Title: Development Director

Join Action Wellness, a mission-driven nonprofit, as we seek a dynamic and creative Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts.

About the Role:

The Development Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all of Action Wellness' fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, grant solicitation, compliance, and special events. This includes identifying and cultivating major gift prospects, as well as corporate and foundation donors.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Research potential donors, corporations, and foundations to identify funding opportunities.
  2. Actively solicit and engage past, current, and potential donors of the agency.
  3. Spearhead the development and writing of grant proposals, including compliance to grant requirements.
  4. Assist with the tracking of grants at all stages, including grant reporting.
  5. Conduct research on current and potential donors and funders, including government agencies.
  6. Lead special and signature events, including Dining Out for Life (DOFL), an annual fundraising event.
  7. Create and execute at least one more major event in addition to DOFL.
  8. Work in close collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Associate to increase revenue opportunities.
  9. Work closely with the Director of Volunteers as needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
  1. Ability to convey a high degree of commitment and passion for Action Wellness and its mission.
  2. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate information verbally and in writing effectively with a diverse range of audiences.
  3. High level of attention to detail.
  4. Imaginative, creative, and responsive attitude toward events management.
  5. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  6. Knowledge of grants management, research, proposal creation, and reporting.
  7. Knowledge of event management standards and trends, safety protocols, and vendors.
  8. Exceptional understanding of philanthropy as it relates to the non-profit arena and a wide and deep knowledge of fundamental disciplines of resource development.
  9. The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  10. Exceptional donor service skills.
  11. Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
  12. Self-motivated, good organizational, and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in non-profit management, business administration, or a related field.
  2. Minimum of 5 years' experience in non-profit fundraising, event planning and management, and grant writing, solicitation, and compliance.
  3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  4. Knowledgeable about Salesforce, Hootsuite, and WordPress.
  5. Well-acquainted with Social Media and its fundraising potential.
  6. Comfortable working in a busy office environment.
  7. Detail-oriented and solution-focused in executing projects/assignments.
How to Apply:

Candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, salary expectations, and a work-related writing sample to the Executive Director, Mary Evelyn Torres, via email at [insert email address]. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. The position will be open until it is filled. No phone calls, please.

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