Director of Resource Development

POSITION TITLE:  Resource Development Director
 
REPORTS TO:         Executive Director
 
SUMMARY: 
            Responsible for the overall management of all fund-generating programs, including the annual campaign, leadership giving, endowment building, and fundraising events; supports and implements corporate marketing and public relations strategies.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
FUND DEVELOPMENT:

• Coordinate and direct the annual pacesetter and fall campaigns.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer leadership;
• Developing campaign materials and promotional strategies;
• Broadening the donor base;
• Compiling tracking reports and analyzing results.
• Develop annual campaign timetable and other timetables for special campaigns.
• Oversee the State Employees and Combined Federal Campaigns.
• Maintain and update donor database;
• Create and implement annual resource development work plan;
• Achieve specified resource development targets and timetables.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individuals, corporations, and foundations for major gifts;
• Develop and implement leadership giving initiatives
• Manage endowment and planned giving activities, including coordinated contacts with contributors and potential contributors and preparation of all materials.
• Research and develop profiles of prospective donors;
• Expand the Emerging Leaders society and coordinate their activities;
• Be the staff liaison to the Development Committee;
• Maintain departmental expenditures within board approved budget limits;
• Utilize technology fully to maximize efficiency and competitive advantage.
• Other delegated responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Create motivational meetings and special events, including all arrangements and recruitment of support as needed (volunteers, staff, agency staff).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Successful experience in direct solicitation and fundraising (3-5 years preferred);
• Knowledge of the principles of philanthropy and donor relations;
• Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills;
• Professional presentation expertise;
• Proven organizational, managerial, and time management skills;
• Experience in utilizing computer resources and business software applications
• General knowledge of marketing and fund development techniques.  General knowledge of software:  database; spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing.  Ability to work with diverse constituency.  Bondable.
• Valid Driver’s license and use of own vehicle (with valid insurance coverage) for agency business.
• Based on work plan of the agency, position often requires work beyond traditional hours of employment.  Staff member must be able to read and interpret documents, perform highly detailed work and mathematical functions; withstand stress and handle multiple, concurrent tasks and constant interruptions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain confidentiality of customer records
• Works as a team member with staff and volunteers.
• Complies fully with United Way of Etowah County’s Code of Ethics

 
OTHER:
 
Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance commensurate with state law.
 
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.