Director of Fundraising Development
Job Posting for Director of Fundraising Development at Christian Village Communities
Christian Village Communities is currently seeking a full-time Director of Fundraising Development This position reports to the CEO.
The Director of Fundraising Development serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting the Christian Benevolent Association Foundation (CBAF). In partnership with the CEO, this position is responsible for fundraising activities, with particular attention to the area of estate gift development and the building of the Foundation Endowed Fund. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build CBAF’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. He or she will also design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual and philanthropic support.
The Director of Fundraising Development will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow the endowment for the CBAF through planned giving and estate gifts. He or she will expand and diversify CBAF’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for new initiatives and work closely with the board of directors, engaging them in fundraising efforts.
It is expected that the amount raised by CBAF will increase in future years as the Director of Foundation Development systematically and effectively strengthens the organization’s overall fundraising capacity.
Essential Job Duties
- Support and partner with the CEO and board members on all fundraising initiatives.
- Collaborate with the CFO to develop and implement CBAF’s financial strategy.
- Actively work with the CEO and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy.
- Have primary responsibility for development and execution of proposals; write and archive proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach.
- Have knowledge of and be able to explain tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
- Monitor donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders.
- Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors.
- Monitor and report regularly on progress.
- Develop and monitor annual budgets and prepare expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising.
- Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
- Travel regularly.
- Design and/or provide input into the production of materials such as posters, websites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
- Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
- Plan and direct special events for fundraising.
- Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of CBAF.
- Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors.
- Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of CBAF.
- Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Write reports and prepare and present presentations to communicate fundraising program results to the board of directors.
Qualifications
- Must have extensive, successful estate fundraising experience in a nonprofit organization.
- Must have demonstrated success in managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources.
- Experience with donor tracking/management sof (Ex. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, PG Calc)
- Tangible experienceof having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to influence and engage a wide rangeof donors and build long-term relationships.
- Must have a flexible, adaptable style, a leader in strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
- Ability to work independently without close oversight, but a team player who will productively engage and collaborate with others at varying levelsof seniority within and outside CBAF.
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
- Experience with writing grants preferred.
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Cincinnati, OH
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Mason, OH
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Mason, OH
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