Director of Resource Development

The Director of Development provides leadership, strategic direction, oversight, coordination and priority setting to further the engagement and retention of current and prospective fund holders and to foster long-term relationships with Community Cooperative.

The Director of Development must be a sophisticated relationship-builder who is able to adapt his or her communication style to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders with multiple priorities, including the CEO, Board of Directors and other members of the senior leadership team, as well as a very diverse set of fund development prospects.

The Director of Development is hired by and reports directly to the CEO. The main responsibilities of the position are working with the CEO and Board of Directors to create fund development partnerships that increase the assets of the agency and market Community Cooperative’s services to donors, foundations, corporations, professional advisors and others.

This position sets the standard for effective leadership and management by maintaining a high level of ethics, prudence, productivity and professionalism.
Based on the duties and responsibilities described below, this is an exempt position. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Development Leadership
Develops and monitors strategic goals and objectives to ensure appropriate, organizationally effective and timely accomplishment of Community Cooperative’s mission. Creates and leads the overall development strategy for individuals, corporations, and foundations, including major prospect cultivation, planned giving, and development events.
Seeks out and develops innovative funding partnerships with organizations that further the goals of Community Cooperative.
Communicates a positive image of Community Cooperative to build confidence and trust with stakeholders and the public. Works to build and maintain support for the organization at the highest levels through collaborative partnerships and visible leadership.
Prospecting, Cultivation and Solicitation
Develops and maintains advanced prospect management and analysis systems- Raisers Edge. Identifies new major prospects in order to increase the number and size of funds, expand Community Cooperative’s pool of discretionary funds, and diversifies the relationship base throughout the county.

Planned Giving
Cultivates major prospects and helps solicit current or planned gifts in collaboration with Board members, the CEO, and professional advisors.
Serves as one of Community Cooperative’s primary liaisons with estate planning attorneys, CPAs, CFPs, trust departments, stockbrokers, and other advisors.
Works closely with advisors in helping individuals learn about ways to utilize Community Cooperative in their estate planning or current charitable giving.
Participates in meetings of the local fund-raising associations and estate planning councils.

Donor Relations
Oversees Community Cooperative’s gift acknowledgment and donor recognition programs.
Learns the interests of current donor advisors and the overall workings and focus of the competitive grant program.
Works with the Coordinator of Community Relations & Events to write or update marketing materials to promote resource development at Community Cooperative.
Works with the Coordinator of Community Relations & Events to plan and execute signature events and other donor recognition events throughout the year.
When necessary, represents Community Cooperative at public events and makes presentations to donor groups, civic groups, and at other special events.

Grant Management
Oversees the staff grant writer and a full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations and other sources.
When necessary, performs or coordinates prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate the prospects for grants.
Works with the CFO and other departments to resolve issues and/or to develop creative solutions for grants or funding for a variety of donor requests.
Special Assignments
Assists the Board and the CEO as necessary in other tasks that promote the visibility and reputation of Community Cooperative in the community.

Qualifications
· At least five years of fundraising experience, preferably at the Director level leading development efforts in a nonprofit environment.
· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Passion and commitment to Community Cooperative’s mission.

· Excellent judgment and initiative; strategic thinker; enthusiastic and entrepreneurial.
· Mature individual with ability to drive agenda forward by building strong internal partnerships with diverse groups of constituents.
· Proven experience and knowledge of the full spectrum of development, including planned giving, gift solicitations, stewardship, donor recognition and administration.
· Demonstrated success in networking to build creative and mutually beneficial business relationships within the corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors.
· Track record of working with corporate, foundation, individual, and government sources; proven ability to expand and cultivate donor relationships over time.
· Strategic, analytical approach combined with professionalism and charisma.
· Strong organizational skills, excellent writing skills and good public speaking skills.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location