Director of Development

Position Summary
Odyssey is seeking a dynamic development professional who will join our collaborative team to help make an audacious vision for our scholars come true. We aim to increase the impact of our flagship fundraiser event, an Evening for Education, build a multi-year giving program, increase corporate investment & partnerships, and continue growing our donor base. The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director, Board, Special Event Committee, and Engagement Director.

Job Responsibilities
Annual Campaign and Major Gifts

• Manage annual appeals for the Board, Advisory Council, and Individual Donors
• Development of corporate partnership and investment proposals for prospective
• partners
• Cultivation and stewardship of donors
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to create donor and special event
• collateral
   

Special Events

• Serve as Lead for all special events, which include Evening for Education, Donor
• Recognition and notable donor and prospective donor engagement
• Coordinate event logistics and assist in creating “Run of Show.”
• Collaborate with the Engagement Director to develop individual, Board, and corporate engagement opportunities
• Serve as Odyssey contact for vendors
   

Grant Management

• Serves as Odyssey lead contact for grant support
• Manages grants, including application and reporting
• Maintain files for foundation, government, and corporate grants
• Research and cultivate new grant funding opportunities
   

Administration and Financial Reporting

• Revenue and pipeline analysis and reporting monthly
• Strategic planning on annual campaigns
• Lead Odyssey Board committees in strategic plan and direction in partnership with
• Executive Director
• Donor communication to include letters, tax receipts, and invitations
• Maintain donor database
• Processing of pledges and financial investments
   

Development Support
Odyssey understands that a team must accomplish goals and support the mission. Therefore, the following staff and volunteers help the essential functions of the Director of Development.

• Development Committee
• Special Events Committee
• Marketing & Communications Director
• Data Team
   

Essential Skills

• 5- years of professional development experience responsible for $1M-$2M in revenue
• Experience in fundraising from corporations, foundations, and significant gift individuals
• Proven track record with managing special events with 300+ attendees
• Experience in growing or diversifying funding sources
• Excellent writing and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders
• CRM/database management; Blackbaud/Etapestry highly beneficial