Employment Opportunities
Development Director
Summary
The Development Director has the primary responsibility for coordinating a comprehensive and diversified national fundraising development program. Position reports to the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Creates strategies and plans to meet annual and long-term development requirements.
- Identifies and develops donors and sponsors.
- Develops foundation, corporate and government grant proposals and ensures the timely submission of requests.
- Oversees fund-raising events.
- Develops and implements campaigns and programs for planned giving, corporate partnerships and special events.
- Works with Executive staff to identify and evaluate prospective donors and to determine contact strategies.
- Assures that donor data is accurate and up-to-date.
- Ensures that donors receive appropriate, timely recognition and communications.
- Verifies that development/fundraising materials are current.
- Implements a targeted strategy for support from individuals and institutions.
- Various other development responsibilities as required by CEO.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Five to ten years experience in non-profit fund raising with significant experience in grant writing and research.
- Superior writing, communication, organizational and planning skills.
- Professional presence and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with external constituents in a wide range of situations with enthusiasm and diplomacy.
- Proactive, self motivated style.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work creatively and independently.
- Strong PC, Microsoft Office and Internet skills.
Please send your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information to employment@medisend.org
214-575-5006