Director of Development

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong communication and fundraising skills to advance our clients mission and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development and Implementation
• - Collaborate with the executive team and other key stakeholders to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives and devise performance metrics.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and annual development plans to achieve fundraising goals objectives.
• Support sustainability model and conduct research to identify potential funding sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of fundraising trends, donor demographics, and market opportunities to inform strategic decision-making, value proposition, and resource allocation.
• Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management:
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, foundation funders, and other key stakeholders to maximize philanthropic support.
• Personally manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts to secure significant gifts and achieve annual performance metrics.
• Oversee the development and execution of donor engagement strategies, including events, communications, and recognition opportunities.
• Represent the organization externally, serving as a spokesperson and ambassador at community events, conferences, and donor meetings to promote awareness and support.
• Grant Acquisition and Management
• Collaborate with the executive team and other key stakeholders to identify funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and ensure alignment between grant activities and programmatic goals.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals, grant reports, and other fundraising materials to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
• Manage the grant application process, including prospect research, proposal writing, budget development, and submission deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and stewardship obligations to foundation and government funders.
• Fundraising Campaigns and Events:
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns and events, including annual appeals, online giving campaigns, and special events.
• Develop marketing materials, solicitation letters, and promotional strategies to maximize participation and donations.
• Oversee event logistics, volunteer coordination, and donor recognition activities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Database Management and Financial Reporting:
• Develop and manage the development budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and revenue projections.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the fundraising database, including gift processing, acknowledgment letters, and donor communication preferences.
• Generate regular reports and analyses to evaluate fundraising performance, track donor metrics, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile donations, track revenue projections, and prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public health, communications, b