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Development Director

The Director of Development (DoD) is a full-time senior leadership position resp...

Location

United States , Brooklyn

Salary:

Not provided

Hope Ignites

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
advanced training in nonprofit management, fundraising, or public administration preferred
CFRE certification is highly desirable
10–15 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in education or youth development
Proven success designing and leading multimillion-dollar fundraising campaigns
Experience managing staff and building a development department from early growth stages
Strong knowledge of donor development software (Salesforce preferred) and analytics tools
Familiarity with prospecting tools such as iWave or DonorSearch
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong reasoning skills

Job Responsibility

Design and execute a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy
Drive the organization’s growth from a $3M to $6M+ annual budget
Lead planning and implementation of a $15M capital campaign for the launch of a Residential Academy
Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team
Oversee donor stewardship systems, development communications, grants management, and special events
Act as the first line of contact for the Executive Director to identify major gift prospects and donors
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Development Department
Coordinate donor mailings and produce high-quality written communications
Assist the Executive Director in devising donor solicitation strategies
Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and board members

What we offer

Annual participation in continuing education, satisfied through in-house programs offered by Hope Ignites or third-party providers

Fulltime

Deputy Director of Development

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Deputy Director of Development ...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

168809.00 - 193485.00 USD / Year

Arts Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of seven to 10 years of proven organizational, supervisory, and fundraising leadership experience is essential
Relative experience outside the nonprofit environment working with high-net worth individuals will be considered
A successful record of conceptualizing and executing fundraising plans across donor categories (individual giving, foundation and government support) is required
Proven success in cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting prospects at the $100,000+ level is required
Ability to successfully manage a team in a sophisticated, fast paced, and complex fundraising environment is essential
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is needed
The ability to lead and mentor an experienced team is essential
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, especially regarding the Symphony and its mission, vision, and values are essential
Ability to professionally and diplomatically communicate and interact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database software is needed

Job Responsibility

Develop and lead strategy for annual giving, special fundraising initiatives, new philanthropy initiatives, and lead a team of gift officers
Serve as a key strategic thought partner and leader for Chief Philanthropy Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Governors, and volunteer leadership
Participate as a member of the Development Leadership Team
Manage a donor portfolio of 45–50 households through all stages of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship totaling $3 million to $5 million annually
Collaborate and provide fundraising counsel to senior leadership to identify cultivate and recruit prospective board members
Collaborate and provide fundraising counsel to the Board of Governors
Attend and present at Board and committee meetings
Create strategies with the Advancement Committee that build meaningful paths for the Bay Area’s diverse community to engage in supporting the Symphony
Advise board members on best practices in community ambassadorship and donor cultivation
Provide leadership and guidance for gift officers to maximize productivity, increase contribution levels, and establish performance metrics

What we offer

Generous health and welfare benefits

Fulltime

Executive Director

Step into a leadership role that makes a lasting impact. United Way of North Ida...

Location

United States , Coeur d'Alene

Salary:

95000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year

United Way

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Substantial (more than 5 years) leadership experience working in the non-profit sector
Advanced interaction with volunteers and boards
Expertise on issues relevant to the organization
Ability to command the confidence and respect of stakeholders
A demonstrated track record of promoting inclusiveness and equitable leadership and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large
Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and working through conflict management
Experience in building revenue beyond the traditional paths and increasing philanthropic support
Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems
Exhibits a passion for serving people
Has outstanding interpersonal skills and displays enthusiasm about our work

Job Responsibility

Community Impact: responsible for the overall impact of United Way of North Idaho in the communities of the five counties we serve, with particular emphasis on increasing its financial capacity to drive the impact agenda
Resource Development: charged with driving key results in fundraising
to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners
to build and leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities
Strategic Management: serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation
Organization Management: accountable for building and leading high-performing teams
maintains accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization
assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing
directly supervises staff positions and establishes individual goals

What we offer

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
opportunity for a performance-based bonus contingent on organizational and individual performance

Fulltime

New

Director of Individual Giving

Under the direction of the Vice President of Development and Fundraising, the Di...

Location

United States , REMOTE

Salary:

110000.00 USD / Year

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
Established success as an experienced professional in fundraising and donor engagement
Forward-thinking
anticipating problems and opportunities
An ability to work as a team player who projects enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM software
Ability to work with donors, committee members, and volunteer leadership tactfully and diplomatically
Ability to write effectively, speak persuasively, and present information logically and neatly in various contexts
Passion for MADD's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact

Job Responsibility

Shape and drive a mid-level donor program to reach the budgeted revenue target + 20%
Qualify and manage a personal portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects, employing moves management strategies for deeper donor engagement
Bolster MADD’s sustainer program – managing the strategy to maximize revenue and grow the organization's monthly donor base
Design and manage annual and multi-year strategies to maximize sustainer growth across channels and ensure acquisition, conversion, retention, and upgrade strategies are executed efficiently, accurately, and with a focus on the donor experience
Collaborate with the Director of Direct Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Web on MADD’s direct response program (mail, email, SMS, social, and paid media) to drive fundraising strategy and achieve the budgeted revenue target + 20%
Support Move With MADD and DIY activities in collaboration with the Director of Donor Events and Strategic Engagement - monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the ongoing fundraising initiatives and developing and implementing fundraising strategies to enhance growth potential
Oversee the functionality of MADD’s donor database, Salesforce - ensuring the integration of financial information between the donor database, digital fundraising tools, and the accounting system in collaboration with the IT Department
Partner with IT to develop a practical and useful database of accurate donor demographic and financial information – with the ability to manage and track cultivation strategies and generate reports in support of all fundraising efforts
Work with MADD’s internal and external partners to support our donor acknowledgment process, managing receipts, thank-you calls, and emails for a seamless donor experience
Serve as the point of contact for workplace giving campaigns

What we offer

Health, Dental, Vision
Retirement 403(b) + employer matching
4 weeks accrued vacation
12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
Up to 3 Floating Holidays per calendar year
Paid Sick Time
Modified Tuition Reimbursement
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer
FSA, HRA

Fulltime

Benefactors’ Circle Officer

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Annual Giving, the Benefac...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Year

Boston Ballet

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3+ years of professional experience, with a preference for nonprofit/development work and experience closing gifts at the $2,500+ level
Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
Work style that exemplifies collaboration, solution seeking, and ambition
Demonstrated discretion, tact, and good judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent data management skills and strong attention to detail necessary
Results-oriented and committed to meeting benchmarks and goals with a high degree of initiative to motivate high-level donors and volunteers
Ability to work some evenings and weekends, in particular during the production season

Job Responsibility

Directly solicit and manage donors giving between $2,500 and $25,000 annually
Build and maintain valued donor relationships with members of the Ballet’s Giving Circles, with a particular focus on members of the Benefactors’ Circle, providing customer service and stewardship at the highest level
Drive the quarterly solicitation of Benefactors’ Circle donors, including drafting communications and all tracking, focusing on acquisitions and upgrade appeals to strategically grow the programs
Collaborate with Major Gifts colleagues on the renewal of assigned Benefactors and Visionaries, crafting personalized appeals and dedicated proposals in line with each donor’s philanthropic goals
Provide high-level support for the stewardship and solicitation of the Visionaries’ Circle ($25,000+), including programming, benefit delivery, and communications
Qualify potential Benefactors prospects through in-person visits, events, and phone calls to ensure a robust pipeline for Annual Giving
Support Boston Ballet’s Planned Giving strategy, pipeline growth, and appeals
Collaborate with senior Development team members and Marketing colleagues to increase the visibility of programs, design compelling direct marketing campaigns, e-communications, and mailings
Lead Benefactor events as key program representative, including welcoming donors and all aspects of execution
Manage the E. Virginia Williams VIP Lounge at the Citizens Opera House, and host donors in the space, with the directive to use the space effectively as a location to liaise with donors while Boston Ballet is in the theater

What we offer

BCBS HMO health insurance plan with zero deductible
BCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual premium for individual coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – health and dependent care
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring both pre-tax and Roth options
Ability to purchase MBTA passes on a pre-tax, payroll deduction basis up to IRS monthly limit
Paid time off – holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Free adult dance classes
Complimentary tickets to select Boston Ballet performances (based on availability)
Hybrid work

Fulltime

Senior Director of Gift Planning

Northeastern University invites a forward-thinking development leader to serve a...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Pearl Street Collective

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Accomplished fundraiser or professional with experience in complex gifts
Experience in planned giving, major/principal gifts, estate planning, or a related discipline
Technical aptitude and a desire to continue growing this expertise
Excellent judgment
Collaborative leadership
Ability to build trust with donors and colleagues
Strong communicator with an analytical mindset
Ability to navigate complexity with creativity
Ability to steward donors with empathy

Job Responsibility

Develop a broad strategic plan for an integrated, proactive gift planning program
Maximize fundraising potential from prospects and provide stewardship to donors
Execute the plan including monitoring its success and assessing necessary course corrections
Oversee and manage the current gift planning portfolio (Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Bequests and Life Estates)
Act as main point of contact with outside, third party administrators
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects as a part of the overall University Advancement strategy and as an integral part of a campaign
Work in collaboration with Northeastern’s colleges, centers, and the central advancement team to cultivate planned giving support
Adhere to the university’s compliance and internal control guidelines

Senior/Director of Development for the School of Business

The Senior/Director of Development works directly with Development and Alumni Re...

Location

United States , Richmond

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Beatrice Daily Sun

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Previous professional experience working in customer service, fundraising, or sales environments working directly with people for engagement and soliciting six and seven-figure financial commitments
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, ethics and practices of successful fundraising
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
An outgoing and positive personality, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style
Strong written, oral, and data-analysis skills
Familiarity with technology, software, and digital tools to communicate and engage with others
Ability to work and navigate within a complex organization and diverse constituencies
Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow within a high performing fundraising team

Job Responsibility

Manage (identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, steward) a portfolio of approximately 90-125 of the unit's top prospects with a giving capacity of $50,000 or greater
engage in discovery work annually on an additional pool of 20-30 prospects to determine interest in VCU priorities
Solicit gifts at the major gifts level (at or above $50K) through personal appointments, calls and correspondence in order to obtain and/or increase donor contributions
Maximize the dean's participation in fundraising and engagement efforts through strategic planning and thorough organization
Integrate the dean, faculty, students, and alumni into development activities where most appropriate and effective
With executive director, dean, academic leaders, SAVP, and other DAR leadership and colleagues, devise short and long-term donor-centric strategies and develop plans for advancing each prospect's meaningful passions to the university
Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues across the university and on central teams (including planned giving, CFR, principal gifts, and university development) to develop donor-centric strategies to leverage and maximize giving and engagement
engage with colleagues for joint cultivation/solicitation/stewardship efforts when needed
Prepare briefing documents for VCU and DAR leadership for functions in which they are in attendance
Ensure accurate documentation of all donor activity and major gift solicitation plans in the university's prospect management system (RADAR)

What we offer

comprehensive health benefits
paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
generous tuition benefits
retirement planning and savings options
tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
employee discounts
well-being resources
abundant opportunities for career development and advancement

Fulltime

Prospect Management Analyst

The Prospect Management Analyst is a core member of the Trust’s prospect managem...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

52228.80 - 83564.00 USD / Year

Boston Children's Hospital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree and a min of 3 years in a fundraising or direct sales business environment are required.
The knowledge of theories, principles and concepts and technical proficiency typically acquired through 2-3 years of experience using an enterprise-level relational database is required.
Direct oversight of functions related to data admin, data integrity, and records management preferred
Experience with Blackbaud CRM and Tableau
Understanding of and experience with process management and/or process improvement concepts, and commensurate related skills including communication, coaching ability, persistence, critical thinking and ability to see the big picture
Strong communication, writing, formatting and editing skills and proficiency in writing and/or editing training and support documentation that emphasizes orderly presentation of information and clear instructions.
The ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
The ability to collaborate with immediate team members as well as Trust staff, donors and volunteers

Job Responsibility

Establishing protocols for best practices, devising and leading training for end users.
Overseeing data integrity and workflow practices between frontline and operational teams, gathering and translating business requirements for report modifications and analytical tools.
Responsible for admin of global processes in the Prospect module of Blackbaud CRM, as well as oversight of established portfolio management procedures.
Devising and conducting routine auditing and analysis on data in the Prospect Management domain, which underlies performance metrics for gift officer activity and efficacy and related analytics
Designs and creates of policy and procedure documents emanating from Trust Data Governance Business Rules for Prospect Management (plans) domains
Maintains version control of documents and modifications as practices evolve
As the key trainer and technical support for Trust administrative staff, the Prospect Management Analyst supports gift officers across all business units, as well as dissemination and communication of changes in business practices (as needed) to Trust admin staff
Leads the records administration of prospect management metadata in CRM conducting bulk uploads and changes, diagnoses integrity and QC issues recommending solutions.
Delegates and supervises administrative staff as necessary for fulfillment of prospect management records diagnostics, corrections, and entry projects
Sets the agenda for bimonthly “CRM Q&A’s” with admin staff, featuring Directors and Senior Directors from Data Steering Committee

What we offer

flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
cell phone plan discounts
discounted rates on T-passes

Fulltime

Senior Director, Donor Prospecting and Fundraising

Action for the Climate Emergency

Location:
United States

Category:
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Contract Type:
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