Basic Function and Responsibility :

The Development Director is a strategic and results-driven leader responsible for designing, spearheading, and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy for a diverse revenue portfolio, including major gifts, corporate sponsorships, government and foundation grants, annual appeals, and special events thereby ensuring long-term financial sustainability and expanding community impact. The Development Director is also responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing a strategic communications plan and social media strategy to support community awareness and outreach as well as fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate is a proven fundraiser, entrepreneurial, high-energy, organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills excited about growing our donor pipeline and cultivating lasting relationships with community stakeholders. The Development Director reports directly to the Executive Director.

Essential Duties :

• Create and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals
• Establish partnerships with the corporate and business community
• Grow and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals
• Secure major gifts through face-to-face meetings
• Build and scale a structured donor pipeline to identify, cultivate, solicit, maintain, and steward donors from the business community and individuals
• Direct multi-channel annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, digital fundraising, and monthly giving programs to reach current and potential donors
• Identify potential donors to special project funds through examination of public profiles, donor records, contracts, stated interests, and community impact
• Plan and coordinate fund drives for special projects
• Develop a deferred giving program, including bequests and legacy gifts
• Organize and execute at least two annual fundraising events
• Lead sponsor, donor, and vendor coordination
• Develop financial targets for signature fundraising events
• Assist with budgeting processes and monitoring event related revenue and expenses
• Track event revenue and expenditures
• Support financial reporting of development efforts
• Secure corporate and business sponsorships of events
• Negotiate event related contracts and ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of services
• Monitor vendor performance and proactively address issues
• Conduct grant research to identify funding for existing programs and potential programs
• Lead and coordinate grant writing efforts to ensure strong proposals and timely submission
• Partner with the Board of Directors to leverage their personal networks
• Coordinate the Board Development Committee and Festival of Flowers Committee
• Liaise with the Board of Directors, Development Committee and other internal groups as appropriate to effectively manage communications and development activities
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, service providers, and contractors
• Develop a strategic communications plan and social media strategy to increase visibility, highlight successes, promote events, and solicit donations
• Create and execute marketing campaigns
• Develop an impactful social media presence
• Design and disseminate impact reports and newsletters for donors and potential donors
• Create marketing and public relations material to enhance visibility and promote fundraising
• Build, track, and manage the annual development budget alongside the executive team
• Ensure the integrity of the donor database to track engagement metrics
• Issue timely and accurate tax-exempt donation receipts
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and efficiency
• Lead or support implementation of new processes and tools
• Facilitate or support change management efforts to facilitate organizational growth and adaptation

Related Duties :

• Exercise sound professional judgement and discretion on matters of consequence to the organization and its clients
• Perform other related tasks assigned by Associate Director or Executive Director
• Develop and maintain knowledge of resources, services, and opportunities available to assist staff

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, nonprofit administration, communications, marketing, or a related field or equivalent experience 3+ years of prior fundraising experience High proficiency using donor management CRM software and digital fundraising platforms preferred

Core Competencies :

Organization & Attention to

Detail :

Maintains accurate records and timely communication

Communication :

Clear, professional, and effective communication across all levels of the organization with exceptional storytelling, persuasive writing, and public speaking abilities

Project Management :

Organized multi-tasker capable of driving long-term strategy while executing immediate tactical details

Problem Solving :

Proactively identifies challenges and implements solutions

Collaboration :

Works effectively across teams to support organizational goals

Ethics :

Strict adherence to ethical fundraising frameworks, maintaining data, protecting privacy and donor confidentiality

Working Conditions :

Primarily office-based with occasional flexibility depending on organizational needs May require occasional evening or weekend availability We believe in the power of diversity ; people of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply .

Compensation :

$52,000-$58,000 starting salary range, plus health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), flex spending accounts, life/disability insurance, paid time off, 12 holidays (including 6 floating holidays), employee assistance program, 32-hour work week, and retirement plan after 3 years of service.

Status :

This is an in-person, full-time, exempt position.

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Pay:

$52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person