The Development Director is a full-time, leadership position responsible for the preparation, planning and implementation of a development strategy and annual plan to achieve and expand philanthropic support for Little Free Library. In collaboration with Little Free Library board members and staff, the Development Director will manage all development components of the organization including donor communication, individual giving, corporate and foundation gifts, planned giving, and special campaigns. The Development Director is a new position and the successful candidate will have a unique, hands-on opportunity to build Little Free Library’s philanthropic revenue streams from the ground up.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Collaborates with the Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Director Team in preparing annual development plan including financial goals and corresponding budget outlining revenue and expenses.
- Monitors progress against goals and produces monthly reports.
- Develops and maintains a multi-channel development program that includes online presence, personal visits, correspondence, grant proposals, direct mail, and related projects.
- Works in coordination with the board and staff to generate revenue in support of the educational and community-building programs and services of the organization.
- Designs and executes strategies that will enhance annual support, initiates major individual and planned gift strategies, builds a stronger volunteer and donor base and ensures sustainable relationships.
- Oversees the management and operation of technical systems that support donor management including gift processing, information management, donor research, prospect management, and donor relations.
- Cultivates, educates, and inspires potential donors, grows the donor base, and increases multi-year giving, major gifts and planned gifts.
- Solicits major and planned gifts from individuals.
- Leads strategies to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward donors and prospects.
- Educates and trains volunteers in effective cultivation and solicitation techniques.
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Volunteers, Interns
ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based in our Hudson, WI office and subject to a variable work schedule to meet development needs. Typical hours are 9am-5pm weekdays with occasional evenings and/or weekends. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, self-motivated, highly-driven individual who is passionate about fundraising and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment where strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to success.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Committed to and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of Little Free Library.
- 3+ years professional nonprofit fundraising experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience in goal-setting, budget development and management.
- Interest, skill and experience in using technology and social media for fundraising. Experience with Salesforce CRM a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing development communications plans. Experience with direct mail campaigns considered a plus.
- Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and donors.
- Persuasive and strategic communicator with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think strategically and to develop, execute and evaluate development plans.
- Detail-oriented, with strong administrative and time-management skills, including the ability to organize resources, establish priorities, and solve problems.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with little supervision.
$65k – $70k depending upon experience and qualifications.
Individuals who meet the qualifications described above should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with the subject heading of “Development Director Application” to: [email protected]. The deadline for application is May 11, 2018, although materials will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will likely begin prior to this date with highly-qualified applicants.
For questions regarding this position, please send to the attention of Shelby King, Director of Administration, at [email protected].