Director of Fund Development

Full Time
Cheshire, CT 06410
Posted
Job description

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF FUND DEVELOPMENT

REPORTS TO: PRESIDENT

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

The Director of Fund Development will be responsible for planning and directing all aspects of fundraising for the Elim Park Baptist Home, Inc. (Elim Park) and the Elim Park Foundation, Inc. (Foundation). The Director of Fund Development will work to increase the current contribution revenue streams, which include Individual Giving, Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships, Grants, and Special Events.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop, implement and manage the annual fundraising plan and contributions revenue budgets for Elim Park and the Foundation.

Develop and execute planned giving strategies to increase the number of identified planned gifts to Elim Park and the Foundation.

Maintain strong relationships with all donors through a dynamic stewardship plan.

Provide open communication to all Elim Park residents and all other donors on a regular basis.

Mange corporate partnerships as well as develop new relationships with potential sponsors/supporters.

Develop and maintain professional community affiliations.

Contribute as a functioning member of Elim Park’s Management Team.Work Area and Working Conditions:

Generally quiet, but subject to frequent interruptions.

Entry Level Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a Human Services related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with increasing responsibility in leadership positions in fundraising.
  • Proven experience in developing strategic, mutually-benefitting fundraising partnerships.
  • Proven experience in planned giving instruments including Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, bequests and codicils to will.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Effective communicator, both written and oral communication.
  • Professional, self-starter, results focused.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Willingness to work extended hours when required.
  • Valid driver’s license.Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

Able to move about freely in limited work area.

Able to lift files, etc. up to ten pounds.

Able to operate office equipment

Ability to sit for extended periods of time.Equipment to be used:

  • Computer, fax, copier, scanner, Avaya phone system, calculator, postage machine

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person

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