Director of Fund Development (Non-Profit) 165 views

Akron Urban League is looking for Director of Fund Development (Non-Profit)

Location: USA

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life, Paid Time Off, and Holidays

Description:

The Akron Urban League is looking for a full time Director of Development to join their team in an exciting time of organizational growth and development. The role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for philanthropic revenue to support the organization’s non-profit mission to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Summit County, particularly African Americans, by advocating and facilitating programs that are economically and educationally transformational, impacting their lives and the lives of future generations.

The Director of Development will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the non-profit organization to achieve its annual fundraising goals. S/he will have substantial non-profit fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships, and a proven track record in securing ongoing support from foundations, corporations, government, and individual donors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish the vision and strategic direction and oversee all the Development activities for the Agency.
• Direct and oversee the implementation of all fundraising plans, programs and efforts including annual appeals, major gifts, grants, foundation support, special events, etc.
• Develops strategies to secure ongoing significant sources of private/unrestricted funds to support the agency.
• Executes innovative ways of raising increased funding from foundations, corporations, individuals,
• government agencies and other sources.
• Ensures the continual development of prospect leads to support major gift emphasis.
• Participates in key meetings and solicitations with potential donors identified by the CEO for ongoing
• operations then carry out personal solicitation calls.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with donors, the philanthropic community and key
• stakeholders and participate in community events to represent the Agency.
• Prepares and assists in preparing for the monthly board Fund Development Committee meetings. Work closely with the board Fund Development Chair.
• Maintains good working relationship with all Board members.
• Support the Board in fundraising activity including training, material development, relationship
• management, and ongoing donor cultivation efforts.
• Works with the CFO on the financial components of the long-range strategic plan, ensuring financial
• strength with growth.
• Ensure implementation of strategic plans and related tactical plans and activities for all development
• efforts, including fundraising and grants; donor relations; donor record management and reporting;
• events; media and communications; branding; etc.
• Develop budget projections and recommend annual fundraising goals to President/CEO and the Board.
• Lead and oversee the agency’s annual Special Events as well as the Justice & Equality Giving Society

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related field, preferably
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related field, preferably with a Graduate Degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification or equivalent preferred
• 7+ years’ experience in Non-Profit fundraising, including campaigns, major gift programs, grant writing and reporting and event management
• Supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially negotiation, influencing, relationship building, and collaboration
• Ability to be authentic and approachable; and can garner trust among peers, staff, donors, Board, etc.
• Proficient in donor tracking via fund development software (Salsa Labs, Raiser’s Edge, etc.)
• Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and groups
• Strong Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and experience navigating within difference
• foundation grant submission portals.
• Understand how to recognize donors through multiple platforms
• Ability to remain focused, results oriented and decisive
• Strategic thinking skills with good judgment
• Excellent business writing skills

Personal Attributes:

• MUST embrace and exhibit personal qualities of honesty, respect, empathy, integrity, credibility, with a commitment to the Akron Urban League’s mission.
• Our focus is always to operate from a STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE.

Interested candidates please apply.