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Director of Development

Employer
Communities In Schools of Atlanta
Location
Atlanta
Salary
Up to $100,000 annual salary + benefits. Possible bonus opportunity. Commensurate with experience.
Closing date
Dec 6, 2019

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Focus Areas
Philanthropy / Social Responsibility
Job Function
Development / Fundraising
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Professional

Job Details

Are you driven by the opportunity to drive change and set vision? Do you enjoy having goals to attain vs tasks to be completed? Take your skills and make a difference in the world.

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Development will have ownership of all fundraising, development and marketing activities for the organization. This role will be responsible for the implementation of long and short-term plans for identifying and cultivating new revenue sources, along with maintaining relationships with current sources in the public and private sectors. The Director of Development will increase the awareness of the Communities In Schools (CIS) of Atlanta brand and values with key stakeholders and the general public.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Duties of the Director of Development include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Develop annual and long-term fundraising plans based on targets established in the organization’s strategic plan
  • Develop and sustain relationships with existing foundation, corporate, individual and government donors to maintain and increase their support for CIS programs
  • Identify, secure and communicate with new donors, sponsors, and service partners
  • Develop and execute a strategic marketing plan, with a view toward increasing our exposure and expanding our relationships with corporations
  • Compile and submit grant proposals and reports as necessary
  • Provide staff support for the Board of Directors’ Resource Development Committee
  • Manage special sponsorship events designed primarily to raise funds for or increase awareness of CIS
  • Manage the donor database to develop profiles, track contacts and correspondence, and record contributions received
  • Ensure that data is accurately collected and reported timely to assess the volume and value of all donated services, volunteer hours and other in-kind resources
  • Manage all employees, interns or volunteers assigned to the Development department
  • Oversee the work of department consultants and own vendor relationships for department
  • Collaborate with appropriate program staff on community relations, marketing, grants management, stewardship and donor cultivation 
  • Oversee planning, successful execution and follow up of CISA’s annual gala, “Choose Success,” and work to gradually increase the size of and revenue generated by the event
  • Represent CIS of Atlanta at agency and community meetings as requested
  • Attend Executive Team meetings and take an active role in development of organizational strategies
  • Carry out other duties as determined for the successful operation of the program

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors Degree (Masters Degree preferred) in nonprofit management or a related field
  • CFRE certification preferred
  • Minimum seven (7) years of proven success in development, with significant experience managing major gifts relationships, including a proven track record of soliciting and closing large individual gifts
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising, stewardship and marketing targeted individuals, foundations and corporations and thorough knowledge of development best practices
  • Ability to provide leadership, think strategically and participate in high-level development discussions
  • Knowledge of foundation, corporate and government grant processes and grant writing
  • Excellent communication, presentation and written skills
  • Experience with event planning
  • Detail-oriented and able to analyze data and make projections
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Demonstrate strong commitment to CIS mission (previous experience with Communities In Schools preferred)
  • Existing individual, corporate and foundation contacts

COMPETENCIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
  • Technical Skills-Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
  • Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.
  • Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources.
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Will require light lifting
  • Must be Willing to travel as job requires

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Position will be open until filled.  For immediate consideration, send cover letter and resume via email to:  resume@cisatlanta.org 

 

Company

Communities In Schools of Atlanta is an award-winning dropout prevention organization that was established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1972. What began in the basement of a modest home in the Grant Park community is now the nation’s largest dropout prevention network with a proven track record of positively impacting graduation rates. 

Communities In Schools of Atlanta’s mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. By bringing caring adults into the schools to address children’s unmet needs, we provide the link between educators and the community. The result: teachers are free to teach, and students – many in jeopardy of dropping out – have the opportunity to focus on learning. Communities in Schools of Atlanta empowered 30,000 students during the 2017-2018 school year, and 4,500 of those students received intensive individualized support. Ninety-two percent of our case load students stayed in school, and 92% were promoted or graduated. We are currently serving four school districts; Atlanta Public Schools and Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton County schools.

Company info
Website
Telephone
404-897-2390
Location
260 Peachtree St. NW
Ste 750
Atlanta
Georgia
30303
US

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