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Director of Development Position Opening

The Arc of Northwest Wayne County is a non-profit organization that creates inclusive communities for people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, support, and information.  The organization is seeking someone with a passion for this mission to join our dynamic staff team as the Director of Development.  The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the fundraising for the organization including; the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events and capital campaigns.  The ideal candidate is a confident self-starter who enthusiastically builds relationships with donors and enjoys organizing volunteers for event planning.  The Director of Development works closely with The Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.  This is a part-time, 24 hour/week position.  To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Gretchen Sanewsky, Executive Director, at gsanewsky@thearcnw.org.  The full job description can be found on The Arc NW website:  www.thearcnw.org on the home page under News and Events.
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The Arc of Northwest Wayne County

Director of Development Job Description

NATURE OF WORK:

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all the fundraising for the organization including; member recruitment and engagement, the annual giving program, the major gifts program, planned-giving, special events and capital campaigns.  The Director works closely with The Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.

SKILLS:

  • Must embrace the organization’s mission.
  • Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
  • Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly annual giving and member engagement.  Preference given to those with moves management and major gift fundraising experience.
  • Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers.
  • Have strong desire to get out of the office and build external relationships.
  • Be a self-starter, goal driven to initiate engagement with members and participate in donor visits and fundraising calls.
  • Be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals.
  • Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • BA required.
  • Three to five years of experience in development, charitable giving, nonprofit fundraising.
  • Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills.
  • Experience using Donor Management Software, Bloomerang Database experience a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Responsible for overall management of Bloomerang Donor Management database, including analyzing existing donor base to develop solicitation target pools, updates, facilitation of all acknowledgement letters, maintaining donor files and create/provide reports as required by ED and Board.
  2. Develop and execute membership recruitment and engagement plan.
  3. Develop corporate donor program, including individual and major gifts, matching gifts, sponsorships, etc., including soliciting cash or in-kind donations/sponsorships from business donors.
  4. Develop and execute the annual giving program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
  5. Attend community events, meetings, conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
  6. Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.
  7. Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors., identify when to involve ED in solicitation process.
  8. Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
  9. Build a planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
  10. Under the direction of the ED staff capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
  11. Plan and organize special events to raise money and cultivate friends for the organization.
  12. Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
  13. Staff Board Development Committee meetings.
  14. Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
  15. Supervise and collaborate with other organization staff and volunteers.
  16. Collaborate with Executive Director and volunteers on publications to support fundraising activities.
  17. Create and maintain gift recognition programs.
  18. Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
  19. Perform other related duties as requested.

 SALARY/BENEFITS:

Competitive/commensurate with experience and other qualifications.  Part-time position 24 hours/week.                   11-2018