Director of Development & Communications

1. Overall administration and execution of fundraising programs targeted at raising general operating support as well as restricted support for both programs and capital needs
2. Genuine commitment to the organization’s mission and its compassionate culture
3. The formulation and attainment of fundraising goals and strategies, including efforts to increase funding from current and past donors, and the expansion of fundraising efforts directed at new constituencies
4. Oversight of major prospect solicitation activities, including individuals, businesses and foundations
5. Plan and coordinate a minimum of one major fundraising event per year. Develop event budget, timeline and goals.
6. Supervision of personnel whose responsibilities include grant research and writing, special event planning and execution, and volunteer management
7. Planning, writing and managing the organization’s direct mail efforts (annual fund, etc.)
8. Staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Board
9. Support and, when appropriate, define appropriate fundraising assignments for Board members
10. Develop and implement a communications strategy to promote the mission and activities of the organization and support development goals
11. Create and manage organization’s website and social media presence
12. Development of print, digital and other fundraising materials
13. Create and execute development calendar which includes all fundraising events and initiatives
14. Design and production of Annual Report, quarterly newsletters and e-newsletters
15. Craft official messages for public/press
16. Review and submit all grant proposals, reports and proper acknowledgments, ensuring corporate funder accreditation compliance and database tracking with all grants
17. Work in partnership with the Executive Assistant to maintain donor database and targeted mailing list(s) and ensure proper acknowledgement of all donors and record keeping/files also identify and cultivate prospective donors.
18. Supervision of direct reports including but not limited to regular supervision meetings, maintenance of formal supervision notes, review of records and oversight of supervisor’s tasks.  Back up as needed.
19. Read daily e-mails, newspaper articles and inform CEO and/or other Chrysalis Center staff relevant or pertinent information each morning.
20. Provide orientation, training and ongoing skill building for direct staff; ensure timely completion of performance evaluations.
21. Hiring and termination of staff being supervised with final approval of the CEO; disciplinary action (verbal & written warnings) of the staff being supervised in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
22. Management and oversight of Development expenditures within approved spending plans, including written authorization for Development expenditures over $500, not to exceed $1,000
23. .Adheres to all Chrysalis Center, Inc.’s policies, procedures and standards at all times

1. Ensures that revenue is garnered to meet agency budget needs each year as outlined by the CFO
2. Ensures donor base is grown at least 10% each year with new donors and overall appeals are grow at least 10% each year.
3. Oversight of organization’s volunteer program and create outreach initiatives to further develop relationships in the community and enhance organization’s visibility

Perform other tasks as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus a minimum of 5 years of nonprofit development experience required.
2. Experience in marketing, fundraising and grants required.
3. Proven oral and written communication skills. 
4. Demonstrated record of attracting and securing significant gifts from individual donors, corporations and foundations. 
5. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting for expense and income. 
6. Experience with fundraising database systems and procedures for donor tracking, record keeping, acknowledgment and development reporting. 
7. Knowledge and proficiency in using computer applications, including standard Windows applications.
8. Ability to work proactively with senior level staff, board of directors, corporations, foundations and community at large. 
9. Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license, reliable vehicle, current registration and insurance.

1. 1. Identify major donors and provide strategies to increase current donors to higher giving levels. Ensure major donors and holiday/special occasion solicitation in conjunction with the annual development plan; proper acknowledgement and updated database.
   2. Excellent multi-tasking, time management and project management skills, with deadline driven results
   3. Excellent social, interpersonal skills with discreet, proper boundaries and high ethical standards as a strong value base.
   4. Ability to work with a diverse culture, age ranges, and represent the agency with the utmost professionalism.
   5. Strong communication skills.
   6. Maintain a thorough knowledge of agency policies, procedures and the union contract.
   7. Attend, represent and participate in all required events and meetings.
   8. Perform other tasks consistent with the job purpose and deemed necessary by the Supervisor.