Development Director manages an organization's fundraising strategies, campaigns, capital development initiatives, and operations to support the overall organizational development and revenue objectives. Implements donor stewardship programs to identify, develop, retain, and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors. Being a Development Director works to develop potential corporate or governmental partnerships and grant funding opportunities. Creates collaborative coordination between staff and internal stakeholders to plan events and communications to increase donor engagement. Additionally, Development Director uses technology to manage and monitor donor information and produce data-driven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Development Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Development Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation
Director of Development
Job Description: The Director of Development (DOD) will manage all aspects of the Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation. This includes two primary functions: (1) providing administrative services in support of the Foundation and the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and (2) fundraising including capital campaign facilitation, special event activity, and donor relationship management with a primary emphasis on major gift identification, cultivation, solicitation, and appreciation. Individuals in this position may occasionally work irregular hours, as necessary.
Traits & Attitudes: The successful Director of Development will have a “get things done” attitude to help the Foundation fund a 3-phased multi-million-dollar campaign spanning the next 10 years. Someone with a curious personality and the ability to joyfully converse with others one-on-one or in group settings; is goal-centered, creative, and has a passion for contribution to the preservation of endangered animals.
Our Team is looking for the Right Person, a person who embodies our core values: (1) Love first. (2) Own it. (3) Grow or die. (4) Refuse to lose. Our core values are the driving force in everything we do. Our team members will be fully aligned, rowing in the same direction.
Administrative Services in Support of the Foundation and the Foundation’s Board of Directors: Provide leadership and day-to-day administration of the Foundation. Manage/supervise all staff of the Foundation (administrative assistant, out-the-door fundraisers). Ensure policies and procedures are in place and up-to-date at all times. Develop agendas, schedule meetings (Board and Committees), create meeting minutes, track actions of the Board of Directors.
Fundraising/Major Gifts: Work with the CEO, fundraising counsel, and volunteer leadership to facilitate donor activity with a focus on major gifts as part of a comprehensive multi-million-dollar campaign. Also lead efforts related to fundraising and friend raising events, annual fund, memorials, planned giving, etc. These duties include oversight and management of:
Foundation/Development Department Operations: The DOD is responsible for ensuring Foundation/Development Office operations are defined and completed. These operations include, but are not limited to:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
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