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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and visionary NonProfit Development Director to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing our nonprofit's fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and building a stronger development team for our nonprofit. This position involves managing individual and corporate gifts as well as planned and annual giving campaigns. Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five years of fundraising experience, with a proven track record of successful development campaigns. They will also have strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team. The NonProfit Development Director will report directly to the Executive Director and serve as a key member of our senior management team.
Responsibilities
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- Identify prospective individual and corporate donors and develop strategies to cultivate those relationships
- Maintain ongoing communications with private and corporate donors
- Ensure timely and accurate report deliveries to funders
- Collaborate with staff on the management and planning of fundraising events and donor receptions
- Develop print marketing collateral related to fundraising in collaboration with our marketing team
- Oversee our donor database and tracking systems
- Supervise our development staff and provide constructive feedback
- Sustain functionality of annual fundraising programs and operations
- Work with the executive director to develop an annual budget and fundraising plan
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications or another relevant field
- Minimum of five years of fundraising experience in a nonprofit organization
- Proven track record of successful development campaigns
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a team
- Experience with donor database management
- Knowledge of tax laws related to charitable giving
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Passion for our nonprofit’s mission and goals
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What strategies have you used in the past to cultivate relationships with donors?
- Can you describe a successful fundraising campaign you've managed?
- How do you handle pressure and tight deadlines?
- What experience do you have with donor database management?
- How would you motivate your team during a challenging fundraising campaign?