Location
New York, NY | United States
Job description
Scion Nonprofit Staffing , an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Director of Development for our client a n esteemed organization committed to offering assistance, care, and knowledge to individuals impacted by Alzheimer's disease. The full-time on-site opportunity in NYC is available immediately.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, the Director of Development will coordinate fundraising initiatives for the organization, emphasizing the diversification of funding channels and the attainment of financial objectives. Heading the development department, they oversee the planning, execution, and assessment of various development campaigns. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in steering the management, expansion, and diversification of a comprehensive and successful fundraising program. As a crucial member of the leadership team, they play a vital role in shaping the overall strategic direction of this remarkable organization, positively impacting the lives of many in the process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Formulate a strategic fundraising plan in line with organizational priorities, establishing precise goals and indicators.
- Work closely with the board and CEO to implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aimed at achieving long-term budgeted goals.
- Direct the exploration, identification, nurturing, and request for revenue from a range of sources, including individuals, corporations, private foundations, and community partners.
- Manage donor relationships (individuals and corporations) for retention, higher giving tiers, and increased overall contributions.
- Foster and sustain connections with board members, public and private partners, as well as other crucial stakeholders.
- Oversee all giving programs, taking charge of fundraising events, individual giving campaigns, and annual fundraising drives.
- Collaborate with marketing and media relations to communicate with supporters, donors, and community partners through press releases, print materials, and social media alerts.
- Plan and execute outreach strategies in addition to leading digital platform messaging through social media, email marketing campaigns, and the website.
- Direct and supervise the development strategy, establishing annual fundraising objectives by devising campaigns, implementing systems for donation data, and applying best practices for the team.
- Supervise every facet of donor acknowledgment, ensuring that all donors receive exceptional levels of customer service.
- Create metrics and reports to facilitate monitoring of fundraising progress for both staff and the board.
- Creation of annual report and fundraising content for the year
- Provide oversight to staff and foster their professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree required with at least seven years of progressive experience in professional development/fundraising roles.
- A track record of successfully securing various revenue sources with a proven ability to oversee a range of development strategies.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, facilitating the cultivation and advancement of relationships with a diverse community, including donors, prospects, colleagues, volunteers, partners, and community members.
- Proven leadership skills in fostering collaboration and successfully directing teams.
- Demonstrated management expertise, encompassing goal setting, project organization, budget management, and accountability processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying ideas with enthusiasm to diverse audiences.
- Proficient in data management with confidence, including expertise in processes and procedures for handling all types and designations of giving.
- Proficient in fundraising software and possessing exceptional organizational skills.
- Preferred familiarity with IRS rules impacting philanthropy.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: In addition to a competitive salary of $130,000-$175,000 this opportunity offers a generous time-off package and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and an employee's assistance program.
For immediate consideration, submit your resume and cover letter (formatted in MS Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via:
ABOUT OUR FIRM: Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online . Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
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