Director of Development
- Employer
- The Center for the Visually Impaired
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia - Midtown
- Posted
- Feb 06, 2019
- Closes
- Mar 08, 2019
- Job Function
- Development / Fundraising, Executive / Senior Management
- Focus Areas
- Diseases & Disorders, Human Services
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
- Experience Level
- Executive
POSITION TITLE: Director of Development
REPORTS TO: President
DEPARTMENT: Development
STATUS: Full-time/Salaried/Exempt
UPDATED ON: February 6, 2019
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Minimum of five years successful fundraising or related experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of key fundraising areas, including annual fund, capital campaigns, planned giving, corporate giving, and major gifts
• Experience with donor management software
• Knowledge of Atlanta financial resources and philanthropy preferred
• Ability to travel independently to meetings outside of office
• Experience with the blind/visually impaired community a plus
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Accountability: Strong attention to details, managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations
Communication: Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Initiative: Motivated self-starter seeking challenges and growth opportunities
Adaptability: Openness, flexibility, and the ability to respond productively to procedural changes within the organization
Collaboration: Ability to lead others and encourage teamwork
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise the day-to-day fundraising activities of the Center for the Visually Impaired
• Design, implement, and coordinate fundraising strategies and action plans, including annual giving campaigns, campaigns for restricted gifts, endowment campaigns, capital campaigns, and other initiatives to increase the financial resources of CVI
• Inform President and leadership team of issues related to CVI’s fundraising priorities
• Offer substantive input on the funding potential for new programs
• Provide leadership for corporate and individual volunteer programs
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate as a member of the CVI management team
• Participate in setting annual fundraising goals and expense budget. Track and report progress toward annual goals throughout year and devise alternative strategies, as necessary, to meet goals
• Plan and implement annual giving campaign. Design multiple solicitation opportunities within approved budget for key constituent groups, e.g. Board, individuals, corporate donors, and staff. Assist volunteers and/or make personal solicitations to donors to achieve goals
• Provide strategic oversight for special event fundraising, including “Dining in the Dark” and “Night Visions”
• Provide strategic oversight for cultivation and stewardship events, setting goals and supervising staff with day-to-day responsibilities
• Manage a portfolio of 75+ major gift prospects from identification to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Record contact reports for all substantive prospect and donor communication
• Provide strategic oversight for donor recognition programs, including the Henderson Society and the Mary Ann and Dick Cook Society
• Coordinate capital campaigns, working with campaign counsel, President, program managers, and key volunteers to achieve goals
• Supervise Development staff, overseeing annual goal and objective setting, evaluating performances, and coaching and mentoring, as needed
• Provide lead staff support to Fundraising Committee, including setting agendas, recording meeting notes, and general oversight of committee work
• Provide support and counsel on all fundraising-related issues for the CVI Foundation Board of Trustees and the CVI Board of Trustees
• Perform additional duties, as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Sitting and or standing for periods of time
- Ability to travel independently