Director of Fund Development Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the Fund Development Director will develop and execute a multi-year fundraising plan including major gifts, an annual appeal, planned giving, monthly sustainers’ group, special events (Gala) and capital campaigns, as needed. The Director will work closely with the Director of Advancement in all development and fundraising endeavors.
Responsibilities
· Develop and lead organizational fundraising strategy and implementation plan to grow current annual fundraising
· Launch and build the planned giving program to benefit Metroplex Women’s Clinic with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
· Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and prospects, developing and implementing tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans.
· Engage and mobilizing lead volunteers to engage in effective solicitations and other fundraising activities, particularly major donor engagement.
· Research and apply to foundations for grant awards for various programs as needed; manage all aspects of post-award grants including reporting requirements.
· Evaluate progress toward goals and provide regular reporting to the CEO.
· Establish systems, processes, and tools to maximize fundraising capacity including overseeing donor management database and working with data entry staff person.
· Lead and collaborate with staff on the management and planning of fundraising events and donor receptions
· Develop print and digital marketing collateral related to fundraising in collaboration with the marketing department
· Coordinate and plan fund raising special events.
· Direct employee fundraising drives.
· Maintain gift recognition policies.
· Perform other related duties as requested. Education & Experience
· 5-10+ years of fundraising experience, including experience closing major gifts and grant writing.
· Knowledge and experience in all aspects of philanthropy, including giving trends, benchmarks, and best practices; research; fundraising techniques and strategies; data analytics; and development operations such as gift processing, prospect and donor research, and fundraising reporting.
· Ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies that include a range of funding sources.
· Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers.
· Have the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships when appropriate.
· Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
· Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate program information to diverse stakeholders ranging from employees, residents and families to high-net-worth donors.
· Must have a deep respect for the individuals we serve and their families.
· Motivated by Metroplex Women’s Clinic’s mission: Faith-based nonprofit promoting life to those who are faced with pregnancy-related and sexual health issues.
· Familiarity with donor database entry and protocol
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
Contact Dana Cox at 817.299.9599 or click here to email.
