Gifts of Love, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Avon (CT) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Development Director to join their team. Gifts of Love was founded in 1989, and its mission is to help meet the basic needs of individuals and families in the Greater Hartford area experiencing a short-term financial crisis so they can return to self-sufficiency.
The perfect candidate will have at least four years of experience working in development for a vibrant nonprofit, strong local connections throughout Greater Hartford, and excellent foundation research and grantwriting skills.
Experience should include: • a proven track record of leading major fundraising efforts through donor cultivation and maintenance, writing and winning grants, and organizing and coordinating fundraising events • a passion for developing and implementing new fundraising ideas • success in applying technology as a donor marketing tool • proficiency with donor database management, particularly Bloomerang • public speaking, with the ability to deliver a concise and effective message
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Oversee all development activities in support of a comprehensive annual development plan • Manage and coordinate all campaigns, events and donor communications • Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Development Committee on all fundraising activities and events. • Serve as staff liaison to the Development Committee • Solicit, secure, and manage grants and related reporting with respect to the use and impact of funds • Manage and streamline internal fundraising processes to improve efficiency • Provide detailed reports and analysis of all fundraising performance to senior leadership, Board of Directors, and grantors. • Manage donor staff and volunteers supporting development events • Write and edit content for a wide variety of donor communications, including grant proposals, emails, mailings, and reports. • Contribute to the development of a Major Gifts program. • Manage the CRM platform used to support effective and fruitful donor stewardship. • Ensure compliance with all legal and financial regulations related to fundraising activities
Interested candidates MUST SEND A COVER LETTER AND RESUME to lgray@giftsoflovect.org. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.