Head of Research and Development

Director of DevelopmentHot JobEducation Level4 Year Degree## DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of MRI's fundraising including, the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events and capital campaigns. The Manager works closely with the President/CEO in all development and fund raising and marketing/PR endeavors. The Director of Development is also responsible for the coordination, implementation and evaluation of public information and education; resource development; customer service; The Director of Development also will research, identify, and evaluate potential business opportunities for the purpose of job training possibilities for our persons served. This includes job potential in MRI and in the community.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* Develops and maintains a system for fund-raising and planned giving activities for agency expansion through private funding opportunities; this system shall include but is not limited to developing and maintaining a donor data base.* Coordinates all fund-raising and development activities and maintains personal contact with major benefactors and potential givers to enhance agency resources and services.* Responsible for developing major gift opportunities and writing grant proposals.* Research, identify, and evaluate commercial and service-based work opportunities that align with MRI's mission.* Develop and maintain vendor and customer relationships to support ongoing and future business opportunities.* Managing and updating databases to record donor contact and preference information.* Plans, develops, implements and evaluates public relations, marketing, web-site maintenance, customer service and development activities for the agency. This responsibility requires the use of a computer and word processing, a variety of software applications, a phone and a vehicle.* Assists with planning and implementation of marketing for special agency programs and events such as United Way Giving Campaign and community partnered events.* Maintains and builds online presence through variety of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).* Executes public relations and marketing/fundraising goals set forth in the marketing plan using multiple methods, including website content management, media relations, social media management and design of printed promotional items.Administers all policies and procedures as developed by MRI; Develops managers' and/or supervisors' skills, particularly in the management techniques of planning, organizing, leading, and supervising through continued coaching and feedback performance.* drafts and presents to the Executive Director public and internal informational materials, agency brochures and public education marketing and web-site materials.* In collaboration with Program/Department Directors, coordinates the maintenance of the MRI Website and completes updates on a regular basis to assure accurate and timely information is available to the public.* Coordinates the development and maintenance of marketing, web-site and audio-visual materials for use in agency public relations, marketing, resource development and educational activities.* Coordinates the development and timely distribution of the agency annual report, the agency newsletter, and the parent/community newsletter.* Represents the agency in a positive manner at community functions, business meetings, or other activities to provide agency information, public educational materials, or to assist in agency development and marketing responsibilities.* Assumes the responsibility to attend and complete the initial MRI training requirements (core training and job-specific training). On an ongoing basis, attends and participates in any required recertification or refresher sessions and/or other training deemed appropriate by the supervisor and/or the Program/Department Director within specified time frames.* As a member of the management team, assures achievement of the agency mission by recommending agency-wide policies and procedures and administers and monitors full implementation of these policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities.* Actively participates on the MRI Quality Assurance Committee; actively participates in strategic planning and marketing activities; reviews public relations and development activities; and communicates verbally and/or in writing recommendations for quality improvements.* Confers and collaborates with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, and prepares and submits budgets to ensure that Public Relations and Development activities are fiscally responsible; and that purchase orders, check requests and invoices are submitted to the business office for submission to donors/funders/vendors.* Participates in agency in-service training sessions as assigned by the supervisor and/or Program/Department Director and/or on a voluntary basis to enhance one's knowledge and skills.* Drives safely in an official capacity to conduct agency business for MRI and on occasion may provide transportation to individuals/families served; observes all local, state, and federal laws, as well as all agency policies and procedures.* Practices and enforces MRI Safety Policies and Procedures and assures the safety of staff, persons/families served, agency guests, and agency property.* Keeps supervisor informed verbally and in writing of problems and activities within assigned area of responsibility; Performs special projects or other related work within the scope of the job responsibilities of this position as required or requested.NON-ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESNoneSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESPublic Relations/Development Coordinator## QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS* A bachelor's degree is required with a major in the field of communication, public relations and/or a related field and a minimum of two years working experience in the field of public relations, development and/or marketing.* Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and must have two or more years of experience in public speaking, writing/editing, and media relations.* Two or more years of experience in non-profit fundraising and resource development is preferred.* Knowledge of programs for individuals with a developmental disability is preferred.*