Director of Advancement

4 days ago

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Armstrong McGuire Full time
Director of Advancement

Wake County Smart Start is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our fundraising efforts as Director of Advancement. This key role will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to increase philanthropic investment and support our mission to improve the quality, accessibility, and affordability of childcare in Wake County.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and drive a relationship-based development plan in partnership with the Executive Director, board, and staff.
  • Continue to develop the case for support to align with the strategic vision and values of the organization while inspiring connection and investment.
  • Oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donor constituent groups including individuals, corporations, and foundations, engaging staff and board members in execution.
  • Manage a personal portfolio of donors with the capacity to make significant gifts of $5,000 and above, resulting in direct face-to-face solicitations.
  • 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.
  • Serve as staff liaison to the Advancement Committee and leverage committee members to implement donor engagement and stewardship strategy and meet fundraising goals.
  • Oversee maintenance of proper records and data in the donor database on donors and relationships.
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.
  • Preference is a leader who has built a development framework from conception to growth.
  • 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.

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