Our client a large NYC based non-profit organization is looking to add a Director of Fundraising to their growing and thriving team. This is a direct hire, hybrid position (3 days per week onsite).
Responsibilities
Overseeing team members of the Individual Giving Team, including Major Gift Officers and Associate Director, Annual Giving
Crafting and supporting strategic plans for major gifts and annual giving programs, aligning with the organization's overall fundraising goals and objectives.
Offering leadership, guidance, and backing to the Major Gift Officers and Associate Director, Annual Giving, ensuring they are equipped with resources and direction to achieve fundraising targets.
Analyzing fundraising data to assess the effectiveness of major gift and annual giving strategies, monitoring progress towards goals, and identifying areas for enhancement.
Managing a portfolio of donors with contributions of $10,000 or more, and additional donors capable of contributing at lower levels, through moves management to achieve annual fundraising goals.
Building relationships with prospects/donors through personalized plans:
Initiating contact with major gift donors.
Strategizing on the level of gift and optimal approaches for making an ask.
Developing appropriate cultivation strategies for major gift donors.
Identifying key staff members for involvement in cultivation and subsequent solicitation.
Completing solicitations and all necessary follow-up and stewardship in a timely and appropriate manner.
Coordinating an effective program for recognition, involvement, and stewardship of major donors.
Soliciting support through in-person and written communications.
Preparing all correspondence, reports, and records.
Assisting in the creation of the annual development plan, including annual revenue projections and realization assessments.
Researching new and existing donors.
Collaborating with the Director of Development, Chief Development Officer, and Chief Executive Officer on prospect research; identifying new giving opportunities; and developing proposals, briefing and gift reports, budgets, and related correspondence.
Coordinating and hosting site visits across target areas of New York City and Westchester.
Maintaining fundraising database records and tracking all donor activity in Raiser’s Edge.
Working in partnership with the entire Development team to achieve department goals.
Attending all fundraising and stewardship events, cultivating and stewarding donors.
Developing and maintaining relationships with various program staff.
Performing other prospect and donor-related activities as the annual program evolves, as related to the role.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years’ minimum experience in related positions, preferably as a donor-facing fundraiser.
Non-profit and development experience is required.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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