Development Director

This position is under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer. This position is responsible to create and administer a comprehensive development strategy. This position will work with and oversee grant-making, marketing, special events and will maintain, enhance, and diversify the organization's comprehensive funding capabilities. This position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to develop and enrich constituent and donor relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible to collaborate with the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer to create a fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization;
Responsible to develop and execute annual fundraising campaign, special events, media campaigns, planned giving, capital campaigns, grant writing, promotions, cause-related marketing , and in-kind gifts;
Responsible to secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations;
Responsible to develop and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and prospects;
Responsible to manage the implementation of Donor Rise;
Responsible to work with the Executive Leadership Team to identify funds needed, preferred funding targets, and approaches;
Responsible to manage and coordinate all public relations, media usage, and written communications to include the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts;
Responsible to prepare reports for Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer;
Responsible to supervise and train assigned staff;
Make oral presentations to groups/organizations as needed;
Maintain a neat and safe working environment.
Follow the Affiliate's Procurement and Personnel Policies and Procedures.

OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES
Foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization;
Provides vision and leadership in the development of agency strategic planning, particularly as it relates to long-term development strategy to manage volunteers and donors;
Recruit, train, and direct staff volunteer efforts related to department's plans and projects;
Participates in Community activities related to the goals and objectives of the Authority and activities sponsored by the Authority;
Perform other duties as are assigned.

Education, Training, Special Licenses: Completion of a Bachelor degree; Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License; Must have an acceptable Criminal Background Check and pre-employment Drug Screen.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in multi-faceted development and sales/marketing/public relations work in which you were fully responsible for outcomes; Experience in interpreting and implementing policies, rules and regulations; Experience must include use of spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel; database software; typing skills and computer literacy.
Skill at: Must be able to work in a high-demand position and be able to meet stringent deadlines; must be a self-starter, enthusiastic, aggressive, a people person, creative, goal-oriented, and a visionary; experience with and strong comprehension of how to develop long term, strategic relationships; must understand public, private and government funding requirements and proposals; must have a passion and strong appreciation for the mission of the organization; must be able to build relationships and work well with corporate and community leaders; must have a knowledge of the community, its funding sources and philosophies; requires customer service skill in dealing with the general public; communicating with a diverse population; and business telephone procedures and etiquette. Must be able to communicate written and verbally in the structure and content of the English language with attention to spelling, composition and grammar. In addition must have the ability to organize office files, equipment, etc. and prioritize daily work.
Equipment to be used: Must be knowledgeable in the use of computers, fax, copiers, business telephones, and 10 key calculators.

To be considered the person should reach out to with cover letter and resume will be to Dr. TaJuan Wilson at [emailprotected]

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