Director of Philanthropic Engagement

Job Description Job Description Guided by the Chief Executive Officer, the Philanthropic Engagement Director is responsible for: Strategic fundraising activities that advance the mission/vision of Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering Inc (FAME Inc.). Duties and Responsibilities 1. Strategic/Comprehensive resource development plan(s) ● Direct FAME Inc. advancement activities ● Development/Implementation of FAME Inc. comprehensive plan ● Develops and Communicates policy, ethics and vital philanthropic engagement information to staff/board ● Communicates advancement status with CEO and management team at least on a monthly schedule ● Report and discuss strategic plans with CEO and management ● Evaluates and manages donor, partner and stakeholder communication/recognition ● Recommend policies, procedures, and guidelines for gift receipt (cash, stock, real estate, etc.) 2. Grants Management/Tracking ● Research, evaluate, and lead local and national grant opportunities for the intended target population(s) and expressed goals/objectives of FAME strategic initiatives ● Provide updated advancement/grants calendar inclusive of target annually ● Ensure timely application, reporting and approval for all funding opportunities ● Maintain all necessary approvals and standards ensuring FAME Inc. of local and federal good standing 3. Individual giving ● Plan, coordinate and implement campaigns for individuals/alumni ● Work with CEO to set goals for annual campaign(s) ● Partner with appropriate program staff to devise language for campaigns ● Infuse relevant technology to yield most successful campaign results ● Evaluate database to ensure that information is accurate and up to date for mailings, web-based dissemination, or newsletter ● Manage appropriate staff or volunteers as needed for mailings and special projects 4. Investor Relations and Communications ● Coordinate meetings with investors, strategic partners, funders, and various other stakeholders within the institutional advancement spectrum ● Attend public presentations and demonstrations as needed ● Serve as leadership for internal and external advancement events ● Attend and or present at relevant trade shows, volunteer fairs and corporate partner sites 5. Administrative ● Interface with and cultivate relations with, professional, corporate and community partners ● Provide budget forecasts for advancement, grants and partnership(s) initiative(s) ● Maintain resource development expenditures within budget ● Coordinate with program staff to ensure that evaluation and assessment of grant/contribution impact ● Manage donor contacts, information, and records within the FAME database ● All other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications ● BA/BS degree with a strong writing background at a minimum ● 3-5 years fund development or equivalent cause driven sales/marketing experience with measurable relationship/cultivation track record, proposal writing, and campaign management ● Experience in a staff management and supervisory position desired ● Strong leadership abilities and self-starter/motivated ● Strong networking skills and emotional intelligence ● Refined and well-organized with the ability to multi-task ● Knowledge of STEM field and Delaware Education System ● Personable and able to work within a team-oriented framework ● Social media Savvy and working knowledge of social fundraising ● Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including word, excel, power point and desktop publishing programs ● Plan, coordinate and implement campaigns for individuals/alumni ● Work with CEO to set goals for annual campaign(s) ● Partner with appropriate program staff to devise language for campaigns ● Infuse relevant technology to yield most successful campaign results ● Evaluate database to ensure that information is accurate and up to date for mailings, web-based dissemination, or newsletter ● Manage appropriate staff or volunteers as needed for mailings and special projects 4. Investor Relations and Communications ● Coordinate meetings with investors, strategic partners, funders, and various other stakeholders within the institutional advancement spectrum ● Attend public presentations and demonstrations as needed ● Serve as leadership for internal and external advancement events ● Attend and or present at relevant trade shows, volunteer fairs and corporate partner sites 5. Administrative ● Interface with and cultivate relations with, professional, corporate and community partners ● Provide budget forecasts for advancement, grants and partnership(s) initiative(s) ● Maintain resource development expenditures within budget ● Coordinate with program staff to ensure that evaluation and assessment of grant/contribution impact ● Manage donor contacts, information, and records within the FAME database ● All other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications ● BA/BS degree with a strong writing background at a minimum ● 3-5 years fund development or equivalent cause driven sales/marketing experience with measurable relationship/cultivation track record, proposal writing, and campaign management ● Experience in a staff management and supervisory position desired ● Strong leadership abilities and self-starter/motivated ● Strong networking skills and emotional intelligence ● Refined and well-organized with the ability to multi-task ● Knowledge of STEM field and Delaware Education System ● Personable and able to work within a team-oriented framework ● Social media Savvy and working knowledge of social fundraising ● Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including word, excel, power point and desktop publishing programs