Description

We are partnering with a local non-profit organization to hire a Development Director. The role will be based in Harrisburg but will require travel throughout the service areas in Pennsylvania. The Development Director will be responsible for driving fundraising and development initiatives to ensure financial sustainability and successful program outcomes through communication and marketing strategies of the development plan.

The responsibilities of the Development Director will include:

+ Take the lead in managing and expanding the operations of Fundraising and Development in its mandate to attract, engage and retain donors.

+ In line with the strategic plan, devise a fundraising strategy that meets or exceeds goals and implement an annual fundraising plan in support of this.

+ Establish and manage a comprehensive structure of development programs including major donors, planned giving, events, programs, in-kind donations, and other fundraising activities.

+ Establish lasting relationships with Community Leaders, Government Representatives, Major Corporations, Civic Groups, Funding Bodies and Service Organization.

+ Develop and coordinate marketing, advertising, and public relations strategies as integral components of fundraising.

+ Facilitate internal collaboration across different agency programs as well as within the organizational structure.

+ Prepare and maintain reports or dashboards on all fundraising activities.

+ Maintain a donor database and create a system for gift accounting and acknowledgements.

+ Demonstrate leadership and management skills to oversee all aspects of development and fundraising.

+ Build a team of dedicated volunteers.

+ Initiate and oversee policies, systems, and procedures. Recommend objectives; prepare and administer the budget.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of fundraising experience required; Master's degree preferred

+ Ability to travel throughout the membership areas in PA serviced by the organization

+ Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

+ Visionary mindset to align fundraising with mission

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