JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Development works with the Chief Executive Officer and the board to plan and execute resource development strategies and monitor progress toward goals. The Director of Development supports the Chief Executive Officer in positioning the board to cultivate and solicit major gifts and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, United Way, government agencies and others and is responsible for providing leadership and direction to staff, as needed, in their role of supporting the resource development and marketing efforts.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors in the effective operation of all development activities required to fund Club operations and deliver programs within the community.

Strategic Planning

• In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Board, develop and implement a strategic plan for single and multi-year resource development efforts:

• Researches and analyzes agency, corporate, individual and foundation donor base and recommended solicitation strategies.
• Prepares and presents for approval proposals for corporate and foundation support of the Club, using current cultivation and solicitation materials.
• Oversees planning of logistics for special events, including obtaining sponsorships and solicitation of gifts and preparing related printed materials and publications.
• Designs and implements direct mail programs.
• Provides support for various fund raising projects/initiatives assigned by Chief Executive Officer, such as endowments, major gifts and planned giving.

• Ensure the evaluation of development activities and identify opportunities to improve results.

Board Development

• Identify, recruit and train Board members to participate in solicitation and other income development activities.
• Encourage and support Board committees responsible for planning and implementing development activities.

Resource Management

• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget, controlling expenditures within budget and maintaining donor and financial records in accordance with standards.
• Ensure productive and effective performance by all development staff.

Partnership Development

• Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders and community organizations.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Increase visibility of Club development activities and maintain good public relations.

Additional Requirements

• Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fund raising, and education of the public, including press releases. Ensure the development and distribution of marketing documents.
• Ensure proper administration of funding obligations and proper reporting of grant expenditures and performance.

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Please send all resumes to tkreit@sek.com.