Business Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Function:

· Provides strategic counsel to board, develops and coordinate fundraising, marketing and outreach for all programs and projects of organization. 

· Coordinates with the Executive Director to implement these functions for the organization.

Reports to: Executive Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Identifies and cultivates new corporate and community support sources

· Coordinates sponsorships for fundraising events

· Develops and supervises Event Planning Committee on events

· Implements and organizes the Business Connection Program

· Meets with Congregations and community organizations to recruit volunteers/sponsors

· Collaborates with community groups to strengthen and expand the coalitions (businesses, churches, neighborhood groups)

· Works with Resource team to set goals

· Develops and executes a marketing plan with Executive Director

· Schedules and participates in health fairs, meetings or events as necessary

· Assists with writing and updating content for website and newsletter

· Maintains information and stewardship of outreach activities

· Negotiates practical tailored and valuable funding opportunities for potential and current individual donors

Experience :

The Business Director should hold a college degree, preferably a graduate degree or have a minimum of five years of experience directly related to the essential functions of the position, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas:

• Cultivating mutually beneficial relationships
• Managing multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Knowledge and practice of fund development, including donor cultivation and stewardship
• Knowledge and practice of communications (internal and external) as well as media relations
• Experience working with and leading staff and volunteers
• Preferred experience with major gifts and endowment planning

This is a salaried exempt position of 40 hours per week/with fulltime benefits. Senior Access will consider applicants for this position without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, gender, or handicapping conditions. Senior Access is an equal opportunity employer.