Director of Development

Director Of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for leading fundraising efforts with a primary focus on major gifts, donor cultivation, stewardship and philanthropic growth. This position dedicates approximately 80% of its time to development activities and 20% to marketing and communications initiatives that support fundraising and organizational awareness. The Director of Development is directly responsible to the Executive Director.

FUNDRAISING

• Develop a robust fundraising plan to achieve the organization's charitable goals

• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations and other potential funding sources

• Identify, cultivate and solicit major donors throughout Stark County and on a regional scope as the Clinic serves 9+ counties with its unique structure and services

• Work closely with Executive Director and Board members to engage in donor cultivation

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date donor management database in Bloomerang

MARKETING

• Develop and implement a simple marketing strategy to drive awareness and family/donor engagement

• Utilizes online marketing platforms to achieve awareness of the organization and online giving

• Create engaging and relevant content for email and print campaigns/newsletters

• Plan and coordinate awareness events utilizing volunteers

OVERALL

• Prepare monthly reports of success and present to Executive Director and Board

• Develop fundraising and marketing budgets effectively to maximize results

• Participates in continuing education

• Provide other tasks as requested by Executive Director