The Head of Development and Fundraising develops fundraising strategies and campaigns. Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's fundraising policies and capital development initiatives. Being a Head of Development and Fundraising requires a bachelor's degree. Researches new methods of fundraising and determines feasibility of new fundraising programs. In addition, Head of Development and Fundraising demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to top management. The Head of Development and Fundraising manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Head of Development and Fundraising typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience.
The Chief Fundraising Officer develops fundraising strategies and campaigns. Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's fundraising policies and capital development initiatives. Being a Chief Fundraising Officer requires a bachelor's degree. Researches new methods of fundraising and determines feasibility of new fundraising programs. In addition, Chief Fundraising Officer demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to top management. The Chief Fundraising Officer manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief Fundraising Officer typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience.
The Foundation Fundraising Officer develops policies designed to maximize foundation funding and develops goals and strategies for all fundraising campaigns. Directs and oversees all policies, objectives, and initiatives regarding foundation activities for an association. Being a Foundation Fundraising Officer develops policies for the grant review and approval process. Meets with donors and prospective donors to create and foster relationships. In addition, Foundation Fundraising Officer typically requires a bachelor's degree. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to a board of directors/trustees. The Foundation Fundraising Officer manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Foundation Fundraising Officer typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
Development and Fundraising Manager 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 and Fundraising Manager 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 and Fundraising Manager 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 and Fundraising Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Development and Fundraising Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Development and Fundraising Director directs an organization's fundraising strategies, campaigns, capital development initiatives, and operations to support the overall organizational development and revenue objectives. Leads donor stewardship and relations to identify, develop, retain, and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors. Being a Development and Fundraising Director researches and identifies 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 and Fundraising 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 top management. The Development and Fundraising Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Development and Fundraising Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.