Fund Development Director

Arc Herkimer • Village of Herkimer, NY

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About The Position

Arc Herkimer is seeking a Fund Development Director to lead its fundraising and development efforts. This role is responsible for building relationships, inspiring support, and turning the organization's mission into meaningful community impact. The Director will help create a stronger future for the people and families supported by Arc Herkimer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field required.
• 5+ years of fund development, fundraising, or nonprofit development experience required.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong persuasion, negotiation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Budget and financial management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn donor management and fundraising software.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential
• Budget and financial management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Arc Herkimer's annual fundraising and development plan.
• Build and grow relationships with individual donors, major donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners.
• Lead efforts in major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and fundraising campaigns.
• Identify new funding opportunities and develop a strong, diverse donor pipeline.
• Coordinate fundraising events, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Research and coordinate grant opportunities, submissions, reporting, and compliance.
• Partner with the Board of Directors and volunteers to strengthen fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with PR staff to create engaging donor communications, appeals, newsletters, annual reports, and impact stories.
• Track fundraising budgets, revenue, expenses, donor records, and performance.
• Represent Arc Herkimer throughout the community and build partnerships that increase awareness and support.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more
• Employee discounts at Verizon, BJ’s, Water Safari, Valley Cinema, Revamp Fitness, MV Golf & Event Center, Copper Café, Goods Store, and more
• VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover – accrual increases with longevity
• Sick bank
• Free counseling services
• Emergency fund assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Other great benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior