Development Director

2 days ago

Burlington, Vermont, United States MENTOR Vermont Full time
About MENTOR Vermont

MENTOR Vermont is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the quality and reach of mentoring relationships in Vermont. As an affiliate member of MENTOR: National, we are part of a national network of organizations invested in high-quality mentoring relationships and closing the mentoring gap.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Development Director to oversee all of MENTOR Vermont's fundraising efforts and external stakeholder communication. This is a full-time position based in Vermont, with a focus on building strong relationships with funders, securing grants, and cultivating individual donors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain a current and detailed database of financial donors and MENTOR Vermont supporters.
  • Set organization budgets according to short- and long-term goals, in collaboration with the Executive Director.
  • Establish fundraising objectives for the organization, setting one-year, five-year, and longer-term goals.
  • Oversee all donor communication and implement MENTOR Vermont's annual appeals.
  • Cultivate strong, growing relationships with individual donors, increasing the level of financial support from each donor over time.
  • Prospect and secure new individual donors.
  • Develop and implement a yearly donor communication plan.
  • Strategize an engaging fundraising campaign utilizing a variety of engagement methods.
  • Oversee and implement the major gift program, including prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and relationship management.
  • Secure major gifts of $10,000+ annually.
  • Provide donor-related support to the Executive Director, board members, and program staff as necessary.
  • Secure and maintain corporate relationships and sponsorships to advance MENTOR Vermont's work.
  • Explore and implement new strategies for securing additional corporate funding support.
  • Increase and diversify MENTOR Vermont funding support from foundations and granting institutions. Strengthen existing relationships while creating new funding partnerships.
  • Maintain a year-round grants calendar and oversee the timely writing and submission of all proposals and reporting requirements.
  • Balance and track MENTOR Vermont's fundraising outreach with the existing relationships foundations may have with individual direct-service mentoring organizations.
  • Identify new and potential funding opportunities for MENTOR Vermont and ensure funder alignment with MENTOR Vermont's mission, vision, and values.
Requirements
  • Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
  • Success in building strong relationships with funders.
  • Success with securing grants of $50,000+.
  • A pattern of cultivating individual donors and securing yearly gifts of $10,000+.
  • Ability to monetize the existing workings of an organization.
  • Confident working with board members and volunteers to support fundraising efforts.
  • Demonstrated experience inspiring financial contributions for organizations not providing direct service.
What We Offer
  • Salary range begins at $60,000.
  • Health Benefit: MVP Gold plan.
  • Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Options (Medical FSA and DCA only).
  • Simple IRA contribution: Employer match up to 3%.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Reimbursements for work-related travel.
How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter by July 12, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

MENTOR Vermont is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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