Director of Fund Development
About The Position
The Briarwood Community, a highly-rated Continuing Care Retirement Community, is seeking a Director of Fund Development. This full-time, exempt position offers a supportive, mission-driven environment and is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong fundraising, donor relations, and nonprofit development skills. The role involves managing donor portfolios, executing fundraising strategies, educating stakeholders on legacy giving, and assisting the Executive Director in cultivating major gifts. The position also includes managing events, processing donations, and maintaining the donor database. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend Manager-on-Duty rotation and flexibility based on organizational needs. The Director of Fund Development plays a crucial role in securing philanthropic support to sustain and grow the programs and services offered to residents.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree
- 3-5 years of progressive fundraising experience required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with donors, residents, Board members, and community partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong organizational and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Sage 50/Abila or equivalent development software is a plus.
- Previous nonprofit fundraising or development experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage and cultivate a portfolio of approximately 150 active donors and 40 corporate prospects with a budget of $500K to $1M Annually.
- Create and execute strategies for the Annual Appeal, including spring and fall solicitations.
- Educate residents and supporters about Legacy giving opportunities.
- Assist the Executive Director in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of leadership and transformational gifts.
- Manage the annual golf outing, donor appreciation events, and timely donor acknowledgement and recognition.
- Supply information for Annual Report on all fundraising activities.
- Participate in Development Committee meetings.
- Maintain database to track residents, record all donations, and process memorial gifts.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Free access to indoor lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and sauna
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Meal discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
