Senior Director of Development
DESCRIPTION
Leads development effort. Oversees progression in all development officer portfolios and facilitates growth of each officer in collaboration with the team; assigns identified prospects; manages prospect research.
Develops and executes plans to enhance relationships with prospective and current major gift donors in personal portfolio to increase their loyalty and overall giving. Respects confidentiality and carefully documents relationship progression.
Oversees all donor stewardship processes; suggests new and improved efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Five+ years of fundraising experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES- KSA's:
- Expertise in non-profit fundraising programs, including planned and deferred giving.
- Ability to be successful with minimum supervision.
- Ability to organize, lead and establish & manage a work timeline.
- Strong communication and relationship skills.
- Ability to travel within the agency footprint. Some evening and weekend work is required.
- Have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license.
- Demonstrable grant experience.