Director of Development

Director of Development

The role of the Director of Development (DOD) is responsible for leading SPY's fundraising department to achieve the organization's aggressive financial and relational goals. Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the DOD works with the organization's Board of Directors and leadership team, to maintain and increase financial support for the organization and helps to shape strategy and tactics as the leader of the Development team. This role encompasses developing, implementing and evaluating long- and short-term fundraising initiatives that support the renewal and growth of a $5M budget line across individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising.

In coordination with the CIO, lead team to develop and execute multi-year strategic fundraising goals and annual work plan, raising $5M yearly in individual, corporate, and foundation funding.

Oversee a comprehensive database of donors and supporters.

Collaborate with the CIO, the CEO, the Board and the development team on the strategy around identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors and prospects.

Motivate, supervise, evaluate, and mentor the team and create a supportive, collaborative, productive, and healthy work environment based on respect, teamwork, and clear expectations and responsibilities.

Provide oversight and support to the Senior Grants Manager, including strategy and guidance on grant renewals and prospecting for new funding opportunities.

Manage a portfolio of high net worth donors and prospects and develop and implement tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for those donors.

Manage a growing corporate donor portfolio. Overseeing the Senior Manager of Corporate and Community Partnerships and their research, communication and ongoing stewardship with existing and potential companies

Provide strategic direction for SPY's Volunteer Program and Drop-In Center Meals program managed by the Senior Manager of Corporate and Community Partnerships

Lead planning and execution of SPY's annual gala with the Development team and consultants, overseeing event strategy, sponsorship goals, and logistics to maximize revenue and donor engagement

Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to align SPY's communications strategies with brand vision and growth strategies considering audience, message, medium, timing, and ROI

Oversee and manage Development team budget aligned with organizational goals

Participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) and ensure continuous quality improvement within the department

Other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the organization.