Director of Development

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is a one-of-a-kind dog rescue that sets the standard in excellence for the rescue industry. As a senior member of the Leadership team, the Director of Development will create, execute and evaluate all philanthropy strategies with a donor-centric philosophy to ensure a diverse and sustainable revenue portfolio to support the mission of Big Dog Ranch Rescue. He/she will also create and effectively manage the annual communications plan to build a consistent brand and to develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

Necessary Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and proven track record of experience in philanthropy
• Demonstrated ability to build a culture of philanthropy within an organization and to enthusiastically and successfully engage in one-on-one solicitation and ongoing donor stewardship.
• Wide range of philanthropic experience, including solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation and corporate donors, donors and potential donor cultivation and research, grant writing, and special events.
• A successful track record in executing on strategy, setting priorities, managing multiple projects and working effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organizational goals.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable and flexible; thrives in a fast-paced environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity, finds solutions and is able to think strategically about the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to listen to and balance, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A consummate team player with a flexible, collaborative and creative approach who can lead from behind and empower teammates to contribute their best.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, donor databases, web-based applications and use of the internet for research required.
• Keen interest in learning and developing as a professional, staying on top of best practice research.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to Big Dog Ranch Rescue mission.
• Upkeep of all donor related communication in donor management software – Blackbaud/Raisers Edge.
• Manage staff responsible for gift management processing.

Duties Include

Create, execute & evaluate the organization’s philanthropy strategy (80%).

In concert with CEO/Founder and Board of Directors create a comprehensive philanthropy strategy and annual operating plan that promotes mission achievement and financial sustainability.

Execute the organization’s philanthropy operating plan to achieve plan goals. Effectively steward all donors and cultivate new potential partners. Make donor and potential donor appointments, calls and visits and solicit funds and other resources for the organization.

• Plan and implement foundation, corporate and individual donor cultivation, stewardship, outreach events & activities.
• Enter all meeting, contact and constituent activity information into donor database
• Develop and maintain annual budget as it relates to philanthropy and communications.
• Lead and inspire staff and Board to participate in philanthropic activities.

Evaluate fundraising strategy for the organization. Regularly evaluate philanthropic strategy and operating plan and make strategy recommendations to President and Board based on experience and a deep understanding of the organization’s strategic goals.

Create, execute and evaluate the organization’s fundraising communications strategy in support of mission (20%).

Create annual outreach plan for the organization with measurable deliverables.

With support of Communications Team, execute plan, including production of weekly e-newsletter, updating of website content, marketing special events, managing production of all print/electronic collateral and ads, annual report development, and managing staff and interns working on the plan.

Evaluate plan at least annually and provide regular reports to board and staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Loxahatchee, FL 33470: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000