Director of Advancement

1 week ago

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Armstrong McGuire Full time
Join Our Team as a Director of Advancement

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Advancement to lead our fundraising efforts and help us achieve our mission of improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of childcare in Wake County.

About the Role

The Director of Advancement will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to increase, diversify, and sustain contribution and grant revenue. This will involve building relationships with donors, corporations, and foundations, as well as creating and executing a relationship-based development plan.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and drive a relationship-based development plan in partnership with the Executive Director, board, and staff.
  • Oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donor constituent groups.
  • Manage a personal portfolio of donors with the capacity to make significant gifts of $5,000 and above.
  • Manage the annual fund strategy and execute in partnership with the Communications Manager.
  • Manage the organizational grant process by identifying opportunities, making connections to develop relationships with funders, and facilitating the preparation, submission, and reporting of applications.
  • Create and implement a formal stewardship plan to further engage donors in the mission and honor their investments.
  • Guide the strategy and execution of special giving opportunities.
  • Share stories of impact to motivate volunteers, board members, donors, and partners in ways that inspire support for the agency while protecting client confidentiality.
  • Build the reputation and exposure of the organization through community outreach and networking.
  • Serve as a member of the leadership team, bringing a philanthropic lens to organizational strategies and helping to ensure strong staff relations and fulfillment of mission, vision, and core values.
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of proven leadership of a comprehensive growth-oriented development program with successful face-to-face solicitations of five- and six-figure major gifts.
  • Organized and detailed-oriented with commitment to conducting development with integrity and the highest ethical standards.
  • Able to build and lead a collaborative team with confidence and humility.
  • Proven track record of communicating nonprofit impact while protecting client identity and centering clients and impacted communities.
  • Ability to articulate, verbally and in writing, a passion for the mission.
  • Ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life with cultural humility, honoring diversity of identity and lived experience.
  • Success building relationships with teammates and members of the community who can personally invest, or who can influence individual, foundation, or corporate giving.
  • Compassionate connector who intentionally engages the community to increase awareness of the organization.
  • Success working with a nonprofit board of directors and fundraising committees.
  • Demonstrated understanding of data-informed fundraising efforts and CRM database experience.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Wake County Smart Start.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $90K to $100K, a hybrid work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 403(b) retirement plans, and PTO.

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates. If you are passionate about our mission and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please apply today

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