Business Development Officer

Description We are looking for an experienced Director of Development to lead and manage strategic fundraising initiatives in Franklin, Tennessee. This role will focus on driving revenue growth, building partnerships, and overseeing a team of professionals dedicated to achieving ambitious goals. The ideal candidate will bring leadership expertise and a track record of success in business development and fundraising.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes annual campaigns, major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and special events.
• Analyze and track fundraising performance using Salesforce, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and achievements to senior leadership and the board.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of fundraising professionals and contractors, fostering collaboration and accountability to exceed national growth standards.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align donor engagement strategies with broader organizational goals, ensuring effective acquisition and retention.
• Oversee church relations efforts to create meaningful partnerships and opportunities for volunteerism, giving, and community engagement.
• Build and implement business relations strategies to establish long-term corporate partnerships that drive organizational growth.
• Personally manage the grant program, including identifying potential funders and reviewing proposals and reports to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Supervise the planning and execution of fundraising events, working with the Event Manager to finalize themes, venues, and vendor selections.
• Strategize long-term departmental growth to maximize return on investment and achieve sustainable revenue increase. For more information, contact Frank Corrigan Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, fundraising, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies across various revenue streams.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms for tracking and analyzing data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of grant writing and reporting processes with a track record of securing funding.
• Familiarity with planning and executing large-scale events, including vendor and venue coordination.

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