Director of Development

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (Permanent)
Our client an established nonprofit organization in WNY is looking to hire a Director of Development to join their team. Reporting to the Executive Director this is an excellent opportunity with a great work-life balance to build relationships and improve client engagement experiences in a community-driven organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development team (including a Sr. Client Relations Specialist a Development Assistant and a part-time team member) to ensure that donor relationships are cultivated
  
• Create strategic plans for development donor and fundraising initiatives
  
• Participate in the success of the donor stewardship program: answering inquiries advocating for/executing the donors philanthropic mission responding to emails/phone calls/holding in-person meetings
  
• Manage established donor relationships identify prospective new donors and create/implement strategies to enhance relationships and increase endowments
  
• Identify compatible corporate partners and foundations developing positive relationships in order to secure grants endowed gifts legacy gifts etc.
  
• Manage the Client Services team members providing leadership and support when necessary
  
• Manage the CRM database and its reporting to ensure appropriate and accurate information is recorded analyze giving patterns and record donor information
  
• Review donor outreach attempts and analyze for effectiveness in order to make adjustments moving forward
  
• Oversee event logistics: coordinating and supervising volunteers participating in capital campaign management ensuring successful execution and acting as a representative of the organization at the events
  
• Engage with attendees to retain and increase organizational support
  
• Create/implement the development training program in order to strengthen skills
  
• Collaborate with upper leadership Board of Trustees Executive Director etc. to ensure department efforts align with the organizations mission and goals
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time direct hire
  
• Standard 40 hours/week 100% in-office; ½ day Fridays in the summer
  
• $100000 - $120000 annually depending on experience
  
• Excellent benefits: 50-80% Employer contribution to health insurance (depending on tier) life insurance disability 3 weeks PTO roughly 20 paid holidays 401k with match (5%) complimentary fitness membership
  
• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Nonprofit Management or related
  
• 5 years experience in Nonprofit Donor Relations & Fundraising preferred; Business professional ready for a career change welcome to apply
  
• Strong community ties and network within the WNY Jewish community will help this individual be successful
  
• Proficient computer skills: MSOffice Word PowerPoint
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: