Development Director
Description
Rutland County Humane Society
Job Description
Job Title: Development Director
Position Reports to: Executive Director
Key Responsibilities:
Explore, develop and employ new and multi-channel fundraising strategies to increase revenue and donor participation, while building on the success of current programs
Expand donor base with strategies to continually grow the donor pipeline over multiple years
Oversee capital campaign, working closely with the consultant and the capital campaign committee
Play a direct, lead role in forging productive long-term relationships yielding sustained support and formulate engagement strategies
Effectively leverage staff and Board Members in fundraising efforts
Effectively convey the organization’s mission, objectives, programs, outcomes and impacts in asks, in one-on-one conversations and with larger groups
Develop and implement thoughtful and strategic cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for prospective major gift donors
Qualify existing donors, identify prospects with growth potential and develop individualized cultivation plans
Create and implement regular plans to re-engage lapsed donors
Provide fundraising event support
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
BA, BS or Associates Degree or at least 3 years working in an associate director or director of development position in a non-profit organization required.
Excellent understanding of private philanthropy as it relates to the non-profit organization
Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate and alter strategic advancement plans
Comprehensive understanding of fundraising, including basic selling skills, proper stewardship, and various approaches to generating revenue as well as knowledge of e-mail, direct mail and telephone techniques
Demonstrated track record of working successfully with donors of all giving levels, cultivating relationships stewarding and closing large gifts
Ability to articulate the case for support so that donors and prospects embrace the vision, mission and goals of RCHS
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships with donors, volunteers and colleagues
In addition to these general skills, the position requires the ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle: 1. To initiate contacts with potential major donors, 2. To develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, 3. To move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure, 4. To make solicitations when appropriate, 5. To maintain stewardship contacts with donors.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills required
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Analytical skills to research and identify potential donors
Ability to use web-based systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Time management
Excellent organization skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to quickly adapt and change
This is a full-time position, working approximately 35-40 hours a week, working Monday through Friday although weekend hours may be needed. Salary commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to rchs@rchsvt.org. No calls or visits, please.