Development Director
Non-Profit
- Birmingham, AL
- $60,000-70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Organize and maintain an annual calendar of grants and processes including grant submission timelines, key dates, reporting requirements and compliance. Writes and submits the proposals, reports, and updates in coordination with Program team.
- Develop proposals for submission, coordinate and maintain grant proposal templates, prepare and steward prospect portfolios, and ensure timely reports to funders.
- Manage the information system which tracks prospects, solicitors, and funding history. Ensure that all data remains up to date and correct. Work with Business Manager to invoice and collect pledges in a timely manner.
- Assist President in preparation of proposals to major funders as needed.
- Manage the stewardship of donors including communicating with donors and donor recognition initiatives.
- Coordinate annual Board Member visits and prepare corporate proposal packages.
- Research and identify prospective donors.
- With Operations Coordinator, produces Annual Report and other communications and marketing pieces including social media strategies, press releases, website updates, and special event notifications.
- Provide timely acknowledgements/thank you letters to all donors, and ensure they receive regular communication.
- Work with President and Operations Coordinator to organize and execute special events:
- recruit new company and individual participants for each event.
- organize bowling, golf, stock market challenge, and luncheon event logistics.
- negotiate with vendors as appropriate, organize and update master schedule on all events, maintain all appropriate documentation.
- solicit appropriate sponsorships, incentives, and gifts-in-kind.
- manage volunteer participation, direct communication with participants/speakers.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience in fund development. Events, sales, customer service, marketing, or other closely related areas also add value to the candidate’s experience.
- Familiarity with online corporate grants and reporting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Superior project management skills.
- Attention to detail and proven ability to work independently and within functional and cross-functional groups under strict deadlines on multiple projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment managing multiple tasks and accommodating varying schedules of investors and supporters.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to work flexible schedule as necessary, occasional nights and weekends.
- Occasional Overnight Travel.
- Must have valid drivers’ license, reliable vehicle, including insurance, and ability to operate the vehicle.