A well-known nonprofit client in Greenville, SC is looking for a candidate to serve as their Director of Development. This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of donor fundraising efforts.
Responsibilities Include:
Prepares and monitors comprehensive annual fundraising plans
Recommend fundraising policies, practices and procedures to support organizational growth
Collaborating with the team to develop short- and long-term development plans that compliments the goals outlined in the strategic plan
Perform donor and prospect research to determine giving potential
Lead and coordinate partnership and major donor giving programs and activities.
Ensure appropriate recognition and follow up with partners and donors in timely manner
Oversee all corporate in-kind gift efforts
Ensure that all partnership commitment forms are agreed upon and signed by partner and that payment schedules are agreed upon
Provide accurate development reports to management
Ensure that all donation revenue is tracked, and the donor database is up to date.
Provide input into organizational planning and other departments as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to Five years of nonprofit fundraising experience; major gifts experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to meet financial goals for major gift giving
Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with using and maintaining donor database software.
Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible in leadership and execution of role.