The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director and Development Assistant, along with the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees managing fund raising events and activities. The Director of Development will oversee the Annual Fund; strategize and implement the Club’s marketing and communications plan and will foster and maintain positive donor relations along with the Executive Director. The Director of Development will also be responsible for leading a major gifts campaign and preparing grant proposals as needed.
The position is full time, year round and includes a benefit package.
Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge Required
• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of five years experience preferred
• Experience with MS Office, Outlook, Power Point, Excel and databases and all forms of social media
• Experience with Abila Fundraising 50 software strongly preferred
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, dependable and punctual and set high standards for accuracy and efficiency, and demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Adhere to all personnel policies, procedures and rules contained in the employee handbook
• Ability to maintain professional, cordial relationships with the Board of Trustees, staff, committee members and guests
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change and manage stressful situations professionally
• Be accountable for responsibilities of the position, meet deadlines and live up to commitments
