Annual Fund Director

Anne Carlsen Center•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

The Annual Fund Director will create, implement, and execute donor acquisition fundraising strategy. The Annual Fund Director plays a significant role in implementation of fundraising plans and activities that align with Anne Carlsen’s strategic direction. Functions includes building lasting relationships with donors, managing communications with donors and other constituents, and collaborating with the Development team to effectively execute development and fundraising events. The Annual Fund Director will be responsible for creation and implementation of multiple annual fundraising campaigns and also will be responsible for collaboration of mailings and newsletters. The incumbent provides organization, vision, execution, and follow-up of annual donor support carried out by the development team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate experience
Three years’ experience of public-facing skills
Proficiency in oral and written communications
Working knowledge of computer and technical skills related
Experience in writing professional fundraising materials
Proficient in fundraising solicitation/communications
Ability to travel (primarily in-state) with occasional overnight stay

Nice To Haves

Experience managing annual fund programs for a non-profit organization
Experience with CMS Program
Experience in planned-giving or trust management

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and execute donor acquisition fundraising strategy
Building lasting relationships with donors
Managing communications with donors and other constituents
Collaborating with the Development team to effectively execute development and fundraising events
Creation and implementation of multiple annual fundraising campaigns
Collaboration of mailings and newsletters
Organization, vision, execution, and follow-up of annual donor support carried out by the development team