Development Director

Development Director Parent Network of WNY has a job opening for the Development Director role. The Director oversees fundraising, marketing, and public relations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Collaborate with organization leadership to create and implement a development plan to increase revenues for the organization Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities and events to ensure that the fundraising goals and timelines are met. Foster an understanding and culture of philanthropy within the organization Build relationships with community stakeholders, corporate, community and individual prospects to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization Oversee the administration and maintenance of the donor database Report on status of fundraising initiatives data, expenses and activities to meet grant and board of director reporting requirements Marketing Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials (i.e. flyers, brochures, direct mailers, program booklets, etc.) Develop a comprehensive communication plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization Report on status of marketing initiatives data, expenses and activities to meet grant and board of director reporting requirements Public Relations Maintain Parent Network website and social media accounts Assure that all organization events are advertised Assure that press releases and paid advertisements are developed and distributed Responsible for creating and distributing print and electronic materials Report on status of marketing initiatives data to meet grant reporting requirements Develop a comprehensive communication plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS in a related discipline preferred) and three to five years of experience working in fundraising, marketing and public relations in a non‑profit organization, or similar experience required. Preferred to be the parent of an individual with disabilities, or who is currently, or has been in the past, a primary consumer of disability services. Additional Information Full time position #J-18808-Ljbffr