Director of Development

4 weeks ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Director of Development Job Summary: The Director of Development will play a critical role in driving sustainability and growth by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful fundraising, development, and donor relations, including experience with major gifts, grants, corporate and foundation partnerships, donor stewardship, and strategic planning. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the program's goals and objectives • Create and implement fundraising strategies, in close partnership with the Executive Director and the Director of Communications and Marketing, that will increase the program's support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with funding partners and stakeholders, and engage in personalized stewardship to ensure ongoing support and engagement • Collaborate with senior leadership to align development strategies with the program's goals for long-term sustainability • Identify and prioritize funding sources, including individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and government grants • Build and maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, and other potential funding sources • Create and execute cultivation and stewardship plans to engage donors and enhance their involvement and commitment to the program • Develop personalized approaches to acknowledge and recognize donors' contributions • Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise funds • Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and meetings to expand its visibility and donor base • Research and identify grant opportunities, write compelling proposals, and manage grant reporting requirements • Monitor fundraising results and financial performance, analyzing trends and making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies • Utilize data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations • Set annual and long-term fundraising goals and monitor progress toward achieving targets • Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations, legal requirements, and ethical standards Requirements: • Demonstrated commitment to racial and health equity • Master's Degree and a minimum of 5 years professional experience in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, or another related field • Proven track record of successful fundraising, development, and donor relations, including experience with major gifts, grants, corporate and foundation partnerships, donor stewardship, and strategic planning • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey the program's goals and impact to diverse audiences • Experience with fundraising tools, donor management software, and fundraising and other platforms that support development efforts Preferred Qualifications: • Excellent time management and prioritization skills, ability to work well and remain collegial under pressure while meeting tight deadlines • Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and key program stakeholders (both internal and external) • Ability to adapt to new technologies, trends, and donor preferences, as well as innovative thinking for creating new fundraising strategies • Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and compliance regulations • Can work as part of a virtual team to accomplish common goals and objectives

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