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 donor’s 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 organization’s 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
$100,000 - $120,000 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
Bachelor’s 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: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters

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