Director of Development

Organization: Mercy Center

Location: Asbury Park, NJ

Job Title: Director of Development

Organization Overview: Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to making a positive impact on our community by providing essential services and support to those in need. We rely heavily on fundraising to sustain our programs and services, and we are seeking a Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts.

Position Overview: The Director of Development will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that includes major gifts, individual giving, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events. In addition, the Director of Development will oversee the development and implementation of marketing and communications plans and strategies, including public relations, media relations, online giving, digital communications and key messaging. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director, CFO and Board of Directors to develop fundraising goals and strategies, and will manage a team of fundraising professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals.

· Identify and cultivate major gift prospects, as well as corporate and foundation donors.

· Plan and execute special events that engage donors, expand the organization’s donor base, and raise funds for the organization.

· Manage and lead a team of fundraising professionals, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.

· Ability to write grants both government and private; this includes all grant reporting.

· Network and maintain regular correspondence with donors.

· Collaborate with the Communications team to develop and execute effective donor communications, newsletters and marketing materials.

· Assist in the creation of print, digital and social media content.

· Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.

Qualifications:

· Required: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and special events.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.

· Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

· Applied understanding of basic fundraising principles and development best practices

· Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing a team of fundraising professionals.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Board members, and volunteers.

· Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.

· A deep commitment to the mission and values of our organization.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated and experienced fundraising professional with a passion for making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Powerpoint: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Asbury Park, NJ 07712: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person