Development Director develops goals and strategies for all fundraising campaigns. Designs and implements marketing programs and special events to maximize prospect/donor engagement. Being a Development Director manages and develops a prospect portfolio to optimize fundraising opportunities. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, Development Director typically reports to top management. The Development Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Development Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
Director of Development Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Director of Development to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively and proactively with the Executive Director, Board and staff;
- Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems;
- Oversee all aspects of fundraising events (large and small) throughout the year, including planning, implantation, and post-event wrap-up;
- Coordinate and lead internal HCP and external client status meetings;
- Develop, oversee, and execute DOROT’s annual fundraising campaign;
- Regularly reports to the management team and the Board;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Evaluate and assist with responses to Request for Proposals;
- Collaborate with team members and program staff to enhance all aspects of major gifts program;
- Daily management of the three-person Development team: Associate Director of Development, Assistant Director of Development and Development Assistant;
- Manage all aspects of CodePath.org fundraising donor dinners or fundraising events;
- Create and execute a strategy to identify and cultivate major donors;
- Develop and ensure the application of best practices in tracking all donations, recording gifts, pledges, and administrative aspects;
- Manages a regional major gift fundraising program as part of the Major Gifts department within University Development and Alumni Relations;
- Works with agents, talent executives and production companies to cast host and expert talent for numerous series, specials and stunts.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Ability to sustain progress on many program channels simultaneously;
- Ability to maintain donor confidentiality;
- Strong community builder;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail;
- Demonstrated success in securing major gifts (6 and 7 figures) from individuals or comparable sales and marketing accounts;
- Minimum 10 years work experience;
- Experience working in public health, social justice, or international development;
- 3+ years fundraising experience, ideally in a non-profit and/or faith-based organization;
- A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, non-profit management, or related area;
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a positive attitude;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Experience in social justice, civil rights, interfaith, and/or American Muslim nonprofits preferred;
- Experience working across teams/departments in cross-cultural communities;
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.