Now Hiring - Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida - Nonprofit And Ngo Director of Development in Orlando, FL

Full description of the position

Summary:

The Director of Development leads the development department, responsible for all fundraising, community engagement, and marketing/communications efforts for the organization.

Position Reports To: President/CEO

Position Direct Reports:

o Development and Communications Specialist

o Community Engagement Manager

o Development Coordinator

Development Department Key Performance Indicators:

· Meeting or exceeding the fiscal year private sector revenue budget

· Increasing donor retention by 10% (or more) over the prior fiscal year

· Maintaining a 3:1 (or better) fundraising ratio for fundraising events

· Growing social media audience and reach

· Increase earned media opportunities

Director of Development Key Performance Indicators:

· Accountable for all development department key performance indicators

· Meeting or exceeding the fiscal year major gifts revenue goal

· Meeting or exceeding fundraising event goals

· Meeting or exceeding the fiscal year direct mail budget

· Meeting or exceeding stewardship calendar checkpoints

· Meeting or exceeding Capital Campaign fundraising goals

Director of Development Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide effective and supportive leadership to the development, community engagement, and marketing/communications departments with clear expectations for each role while fostering a positive, collaborative environment

· Create and implement an annual written fundraising plan complete with timelines, strategies, and goals

· Identify, recruit, and cultivate corporate sponsors for fundraising events

· Serve as staff lead from development to full execution of capital campaign

· Serve as staff liaison for select volunteer committees, including the Hearts of Gold and Philanthropy Committees

· Actively participate in other volunteer committees such as the Board Engagement Committee

· Identify and qualify prospective portfolio donors from the existing donor pool, as well as new prospects

· Create individual goals for each donor in portfolio based on giving history, capacity, and propensity

· Work closely with development team to create, follow and execute a stewardship matrix

· Provide donor data analysis reports to drive decisions on fundraising activities and initiatives

· Works with Development Coordinator to coordinate operations and logistics for accurate, cost-effective, timely and professional execution of Coalition events

· Create detailed event timelines with clear, measurable and attainable goals and deadlines; provide a clear schedule for completing action steps and identify who is responsible for each step

· Support and coordinate Development Department event activities, including major donor events, fundraising campaigns, etc.

· Manage the annual direct mail plan and calendar, including working with direct mail consultant to provide content and working with the printer to ensure timely, cost-effective solicitation pieces

· Create department budget, monitor progress and make adjustments as needed on an ongoing basis throughout the year

· Develop thoughtful and creative cultivation and stewardship tactics as part of a moves management plan

· Serve as a media representative for the Coalition, including participating in on-camera or written interviews with reporters, as well as coordinating and preparing interview opportunities for the President/CEO

· Actively participate in monthly Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings, including preparing written and verbal reports, and conducting necessary follow-up to engage board members in fundraising activities

· Lead group and individual tours of campus for prospective and current donors, with the goal of increasing engagement with the Coalition

· All other duties as assigned

Key Leadership Attributes:

· High emotional intelligence

· Ability to build positive working relationships with a variety of external constituents including board members, donors (including individuals with high net worth), volunteers, co-workers, and corporate contacts

· Ability to build positive working relationships with a variety of internal constituents including the President/CEO, fellow members of the leadership team, development team members, and colleagues within every department of the organization

· Strong professional and personal communication skills – written and verbal

· Ability to lead and inspire the development team to strive for excellence in all department activities

· Exceptional personal and professional integrity

· Ability to work quickly and effectively while maintaining high work quality

· Highly organized and able to multi-task and prioritize projects to ensure the timely delivery on outstanding tasks

· Discretion, tact, and sound professional judgment

Other Position Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university

· Willingness to embrace and promote a Housing Focused/Housing First approach to ending homelessness

· Five years’ experience in the field of fundraising, managing staff, social service fundraising a plus, media relations experience desired

· Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals

· Adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards and comply with all laws - national, state, and local - regarding fundraising on behalf of Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

· Commitment to participate in continuing education to stay apprised of current fundraising trends and best practices

· Highly proficient working within a donor database system and Microsoft Office

· Experience with a variety of fundraising activities, including major gift fundraising, corporate fundraising, proposal writing, event sponsorships, and leading volunteer committees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location