Director of Development

Progressive Staffing LLC•Town of Amherst, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, an established nonprofit organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Director of Development to join their team. Reporting to the Executive Director, this is an excellent opportunity, with a great work-life balance, to build relationships and improve client engagement experiences in a community-driven organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related
5+ years' experience in Nonprofit Donor Relations & Fundraising
Proficient computer skills: MSOffice, Word, PowerPoint
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Self-motivated
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities

Oversee the development team (including a Sr. Client Relations Specialist, a Development Assistant, and a part-time team member) to ensure that donor relationships are cultivated
Create strategic plans for development, donor, and fundraising initiatives
Participate in the success of the donor stewardship program: answering inquiries, advocating for/executing the donor’s philanthropic mission, responding to emails/phone calls/holding in-person meetings
Manage established donor relationships, identify prospective new donors, and create/implement strategies to enhance relationships and increase endowments
Identify compatible corporate partners and foundations, developing positive relationships in order to secure grants, endowed gifts, legacy gifts, etc.
Manage the Client Services team members, providing leadership and support when necessary
Manage the CRM database and its reporting to ensure appropriate and accurate information is recorded, analyze giving patterns, and record donor information
Review donor outreach attempts and analyze for effectiveness in order to make adjustments moving forward
Oversee event logistics: coordinating and supervising volunteers, participating in capital campaign management, ensuring successful execution, and acting as a representative of the organization at the events
Engage with attendees to retain and increase organizational support
Create/implement the development training program in order to strengthen skills
Collaborate with upper leadership, Board of Trustees, Executive Director, etc. to ensure department efforts align with the organization’s mission and goals
Work well in a team environment as well as independently
Other duties as assigned/as necessary