The Connecticut Chapter Director of Development is accountable for the performance and success of fundraising events and strategies for the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, to meet the $5 million revenue goals. This person will mobilize and manage staff and volunteers to implement chapter development strategies. The Director of Development will also have personal fundraising goals. In addition, this person will be responsible for working with the home office Major Gift staff on developing and growing an intermediate/major gifts program for the chapter. Based in Southington, Connecticut, this position requires frequent travel within the state and occasional travel throughout the United States.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Train and supervise special events team responsible for event production
- Supervise staff as they coordinate multiple Walk to End Alzheimer’s within Connecticut, The Longest Day and other fundraising initiatives
- Walk and The Longest Day responsibilities include: team captain/walker recruitment and retention; corporate sponsor cultivation and solicitation; promotion and marketing activities; and all event logistics
- Work with staff and volunteers to successfully organize the chapter’s Celebrating Hope gala and the smaller relationship event; Harvesting Hope.
- Work with chapter staff and volunteers to identify donors with larger giving potential. Implement a year round strategy to cultivate and solicit donors
- Work with the Executive Director to identify and develop non-event based revenue streams for the chapter, such as cultivating foundation grants and corporate partners
- Execute national and state campaigns with staff and volunteers
- Assist staff in identifying, recruiting, training and managing high impact volunteers who will assist the organization in increasing concern and awareness as well as growing revenue
- Prepare reports and provide information as requested and required; oversee project budgets and maintain financial records for events
- Provide support to overall fundraising operations in Connecticut to include: customer service to constituents, coordination with all Chapter staff, donor/sponsor/advocate relations and communications, management of donor relations; etc.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree, Professional Certifications (CFRE or CFRM) preferred
Skills/Experience:
- 7 years of management level experience preferred in marketing, fundraising, nonprofit management or related field
- Experience in mass market event fundraising (walks, cycling, runs, etc.) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to form and develop corporate relationships and partnerships
- Experience in major donor cultivation preferred
- Excellent computer and database skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, sales and marketing, volunteer management and development experience
- Detail oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks
- 3 years of supervisory experience required
- Prior experience in strategic planning and budget development and management preferred
- Basic knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, delegate and meet deadlines
- Must be a team player
- Must have a car and a valid driver's license for travel throughout State of Connecticut and occasional meetings in New England
- Must be available to work some evenings, weekends, extended hours for meetings and events and occasional out of state meetings
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 26 2019
Active Until:
Mar 26 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit