Development Director

A Wider Circle•Silver Spring, MD

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Wider Circle, a social service nonprofit serving the DMV region, is seeking a Director of Development who works in partnership with the CEO and organizational leadership and leads the organization's critical fundraising strategies to advance and operationalize its strategic plan as well as its mission and role in the community. The Director of Development plays a critical role in visioning future growth plans, particularly focused on monthly giving and digital fundraising programs as well as coordinating key events and connecting volunteers, consultants, and others to support the efforts.

Requirements

Strong understanding of fundraising/development practices required including growing and maintaining direct marketing programs comprised of direct mail and digital
Knowledge and experience in establishing new revenue streams, development databases, and process improvement
Data analytics, able to identify strategic KPI's for direct response and track progress
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated commitment to continuous self-learning and growth
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours in collaboration with constituents for meetings and special events
Sincere commitment to working collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
Ability to identify and coordinate organization-wide resources to achieve the appropriate outcomes
Ability to handle a variety of key initiatives concurrently
A demonstrated ability to successfully engage and manage prospective and current donors resulting in increased giving.
An ability to understand the interests of corporate and individual prospects and donors and how to connect them to A Wider Circle's priorities while developing deep and long-lasting relationships.
BA/BS and at least 7-10 years relevant experience or MA/MS and 5 years relevant experience and/or sufficient relevant work experience
Subject matter expert in the field
5+ years of nonprofit experience required and proven experience growing either a fundraising or direct marketing program
Minimum of two years experience managing a team to accomplish specific goals
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Experience with successful event planning and event execution
Effective project management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities with tight deadlines
Exceptional written, spoken, virtual, and interpersonal communication skills with donors, key stakeholders, leadership, and colleagues
Demonstrated commitment to continuous self-learning and growth, especially related to the development of strong equity competencies and managing diverse teams, and modeling this approach with others
Ability to work with volunteers in a professional and collaborative manner
Familiarity with Google Organization & Productivity Tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar)
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience with philanthropic communities and interests in the greater DMV
Experience working with database and donor management software (LiveImpact, Bonterra Suite, Little Green Light or similar program) or similar software/tools

Responsibilities

Build trusting and collaborative relationships throughout the organization.
Provide strategic thought partnership to the CEO
Develop, set, and monitor organizational fundraising goals with the CEO
Serve as an external ambassador of A Wider Circle - explaining its mission, programs, and case for support
Provide strategic direction and create long-term and annual plans for multiple giving audiences including individual donors, corporate investors, foundations, and more
Collaborate with the Development and Communications teams on all fundraising appeal and campaign processes and administrative implementation (including all print and digital channels).
Set and monitor annual giving goals across a portfolio of corporate and individual major donors and prospects with the capacity to engage in a meaningful way.
Manage the identification, research, and moves management of a pipeline of corporate partners including but not limited to sponsor prospects and donors.
Develop short- and long-term cultivation strategies for prospects and donors through the giving cycle via in-person meetings, events, and written communications.
Develop and manage stewardship plans for major corporate sponsors.
Work closely with the Director of Grants and Contracts to ensure consistency in message and approach to drive engagement within the corporate donor portfolio.
Serve as team lead for fundraising events, including but not limited to logistics, sponsorship, advertising, and programming.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate records within the donor database.
Oversee staff responsible for back-end development operations, including gift processing and acknowledgments.
Oversee staff administering the organization's database of records and online CRM platform.
Supervise select team members and interns