Director of Development and Marketing

The Director of Development and Marketing provides strategic leadership in fund development, donor management, and marketing. Each year, the Director of Development is responsible for securing approximately $1 million in private, philanthropic support from individuals, businesses, foundations, community organizations and special events, and expanding Safe Harbor’s local and state visibility through effective marketing and outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Fund and Resource Development:
• Design, implement and evaluate annual fundraising strategies, including major donor initiatives ($1,000+), annual appeals, business and community organization partnerships, foundation grants, and special events.
• Donor Relations and Stewardship:
• Manage donor recognition and acknowledgement processes, including written communications, appreciation events, and ongoing engagement. 
• Donor Solicitation: Conduct research to identify prospective individual donors, foundations, and community and business organizations and customize cultivation strategies to introduce them to and involve them with Safe Harbor.  
• Special Events: Identify event opportunities and work with volunteer leadership to plan and execute special events. Board Relations:
• Through the Board Development Committee, engage individual Board members in appropriate development and marketing initiatives.
• Community Relations and Marketing: Direct organizational image and branding efforts, ensuring consistent messaging in social media, press, group presentations, and printed materials.

Qualifications:  

• This position requires an individual who is enthusiastic about and committed to Safe Harbor’s mission. 
• Fund-raising experience is highly desirable.
• Required attributes include excellent interpersonal skills, creativity, organization, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and flexibility.