Director of Development
Family Services https://familyservicesforsyth.org/who-we-are/join-our-team/job-openings/
1200 S. Broad Street, Winston Salem 27101
Position
Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Development (Director) will lead all funding and donor development efforts at Family Services, Inc. to accelerate growth through the deepening of existing relationships and expansion of new ones. The Director will partner with the Executive Leadership Team to further build out and execute an annual development strategy for the organization.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic, data-informed annual development plan, encompassing diverse giving tools such as annual leadership giving from $1,000 to $15,000, grants, and annual appeals to secure sustained investments from stakeholders at local, regional, state, and national levels.
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward targeted prospective donors, creating a strategic pipeline of donor engagement to maximize philanthropic revenue with multi-year objectives.
Collaborate with the COO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors to foster positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations.
Work with the COO and the Executive Leadership Team to evaluate funding needs and create the case for support of those opportunities.
Supervise a team of three, providing overall direction, coordination, and optimization of all contributed annual operating revenue areas.
Focus on securing support for organization-wide priorities and implement a communications strategy to demonstrate the power of these investments.
Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle, from initiating contact with potential donors to maintaining stewardship contacts with adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Develop a compelling case for support and other messaging through various channels (brochures, appeal letters, video, social media) to inform, educate, and inspire financial investments, amplifying the organization’s impact and relevance.
Provide coordination and support for special development programs or initiatives as directed by the COO.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college, with at least five years of non-profit management, fundraising, community relations, or relevant experience. Advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
- Experience in managing a team.
- Proven track record of raising $2M+ annually and has managed a portfolio of 150+ donors
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively present information to diverse groups.
- A high level of emotional intelligence, judgment, and integrity.
- Knowledge of Bloomerang software and or similar CRM database.
- Knowledge of current fundraising principles, strategies, and best practices, with an interest in innovative fundraising strategies.
- Strong financial management skills, including analysis and reporting adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethics and “Donor Bill of Rights.”
Salary
$58,400 to $87,600