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Development Director

Employer
Our House
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
Jun 20, 2019

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Focus Areas
Housing / Shelter, Human Services
Job Function
Development / Fundraising
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors

Job Details

Our House is adding to our development team. Our House is seeking candidates for our newly created position of Development Director who will report to our Vice President of Development.

Our House is seeking a Development Director to strategically lead the organizations’ broad based annual fund, marketing and community engagement efforts while ensuring data driven processes and procedures.  Under the direction of the Vice President of Development, the Development Director develops and increases support from foundation, faith based, civic, and government donors to meet fundraising objectives.  The Development Director is also responsible for developing and implementing marketing efforts for the organization.  The Development Director manages effective programs to maintain current donors, increase giving by current donors, and expand the Our House donor base.  The Development Director will coordinate the cultivation and stewardship of donors, including developing ongoing and specialized donor communications and reports.

The Development Director supervises three development professionals; the development coordinator, grants manager and volunteer and in-kind manager, working together to meet fundraising and marketing goals.

Position Summary

Our House is seeking a Development Director to strategically lead the organizations’ broad based annual fund, marketing and community engagement efforts while ensuring data driven processes and procedures.  Under the direction of the Vice President of Development, the Development Director develops and increases support from foundation, faith based, civic, and government donors to meet fundraising objectives.  The Development Director is also responsible for developing and implementing marketing efforts for the organization.  The Development Director manages effective programs to maintain current donors, increase giving by current donors, and expand the Our House donor base.  The Development Director will coordinate the cultivation and stewardship of donors, including developing ongoing and specialized donor communications and reports.

The Development Director supervises three development professionals; the development coordinator, grants manager and volunteer and in-kind manager, working together to meet fundraising and marketing goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Manage annual giving and major giving donor programs.  
  2. Implement a systematic and meaningful donor communication and stewardship program.
  3. Spearhead marketing, communications and engagement efforts.
  4. Provide management support to development staff and oversee development team reporting.
  5. Serve as an integral member of the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

Education:      

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university

Experience:     

Minimum: 2 years’ experience in fundraising for non-profit

Preferred: 3-4 years’ experience in fundraising non-profit; 1 year management experience

Skills:

Excellent management, organizational and planning skills; multi-tasking independently with little supervision; above average communication skills, both oral and written; highly-developed interpersonal skills, especially relating to individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences; above average computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint Publisher, and Raisers Edge

Preferred:  Experience with Raisers Edge, Greater Giving, and social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to development@ourhousega.org

At Our House, Inc., we are game changers. Our education programs for children and adults are the gold standard – both NAEYC accredited and Quality Rated. Our shelter is the only one of its kind in metro Atlanta, giving the most vulnerable families – homeless families with newborns – a place specifically designed for them to thrive. We want only the best for the families we serve so we can end the cycle of homelessness for good.

Company

At Our House, we provide a pathway to stability and independence for families experiencing homelessness through access to health care, early childhood education, housing, and employment. Our interrelated programs address the root causes of homelessness and ensure every family that leaves Our House has the tools needed to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

Our Mission

Our House provides transformative care to end the cycle of homelessness for families.

Company info
Website
Telephone
4043780938
Location
173 Blvd Northeast
Atlanta
GA
30312
United States

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