Director of Development

Job Description

Director of Development:
Reports to: Executive Director
Terms: Full-Time Employee
Experience: 2-5 Years
Education: Undergraduate Degree

JOB SUMMARY
The director will lead Learning Atrium fundraising efforts to support existing programs and new initiatives. The position requires a person with an entrepreneurial spirit to grow donor contacts and giving programs. Previous experience fundraising for a school, nonprofit organization, or Catholic entity is preferred, and a heart for helping kids with learning disabilities is a must. Professional experience in copywriting, direct mail fundraising, digital marketing, and design desired.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF JOB
Direct Fundraising
a) Help manage growth of our donor database
b) Utilize Moves Management to move prospects into giving
c) Willingness to ask donors for support & learn the art of major gifts
d) Grow annual givers and major givers to meet demand
e) Manage donor appeals/lists/data, correspondence & screenings
f) Write & edit copy to ensure direct mail program continues to grow
g) Design & implement plan to increase monthly giving & retention
h) Implement business sponsorship program enrolling new businesses & delivering on program requirements
i) Assist with grants and build relationships with key grantors
j) Other duties as assigned

Events, Community Engagement & Marketing
a) Continue current events and build out new donor events
b) Attend community events where donors & clients are present.
a) Assist with newsletter ensuring a donor focus
b) Pray for the success of our mission and encourage others to pray
c) Maintain digital marketing updates, landing pages, posts, and platform in conjunction with fundraising and marketing initiatives
d) Design reply devices and ads to grow interest
e) Assist with web development and updates
f) Arrange necessary vendors

Leadership
a) Build up the development department to meet the needs of the students who need our help
b) Help with EOS Traction initiatives and strategic process
c) Collaborate with sales team to maximize ability to help more kids

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Track record of obtaining gifts preferred
• Willingness to ask for gifts is essential & training is provided
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Canva, InDesign or like design tools preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Experience maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
• Action-oriented, flexible, willing to work in fast paced setting
• Hands on development on small team spurred by growth/impact
• Must demonstrate computer experience, proficiency with Windows and Microsoft products, database software, electronic communications, and internet applications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A. Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of fundraising or sales experience
B. Experience fundraising in school, or religious nonprofit preferred
C. Fundraising asking experience preferred
D. Must align with organizational mission

About the Employer

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