Director of Development

The Director of Development provides support to the Executive Director on all fundraising matters, shapes and drives fundraising strategy, and works cooperatively across the organization with the staff, Board, partners and community members to involve all in the effort to increase contributed income. Responsibilities include shaping and driving fundraising strategy; development planning and budgeting; targeting and direct fundraising solicitations; messaging, communications and public relations that relate to fundraising activities; and friend-raising events that build funding and other types of in-kind philanthropic support for Dorothy’s Place and its programs. Emphasis will be placed on the identification, cultivation and stewardship of new philanthropic contributors, and deepening the interest of existing investors. The Director of Development will be a hands-on, fearless, energetic fundraiser who spends time in the community developing strategically important relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr