POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing Step-Up’s major development efforts to include grant writing, foundation and corporate donations, and individual donor fundraising.  The Director works closely with the President and CEO and Board of Directors in all development and fundraising activities.

STATUS

Full time/Exempt

 REPORTS TO

President and CEO

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

1. Oversee grant seeking including identification of new opportunities, research, proposal writing and reporting requirements.
2. Create strong fundraising messages that appeal to potential donors.
3. Cultivate and meet with prospective donors and supporters on a regular basis to establish effective communication.
4. Grow a gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors.
5. Direct an annual fund program including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
6. Coordinate and organize fundraising special events.
7. Evaluate fundraising success for continual refinement and improved performance.
8. Meet and surpass fundraising targets.
9. Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Step-Up within the community.
10. Staff the board’s Fundraising Committee.
11. Oversee the creation of publications to support fundraising activities.
12. Maintain gift recognition programs.  Maintain complete and orderly records.
13. Leverage technology and social media where possible to improve fundraising activities.
14. Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build partnerships and enhance fundraising activities.
15. Train volunteers in fundraising procedures and practices.
16. Ensure legal reporting requirements are satisfied.

 COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
2. Communication – Clearly communicates with others both orally and in writing.
3. Collaboration – Works well with a team as well as independently.
4. Initiative – Works effectively with regular supervision.
5. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Practices effective time-management skills.
6. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality through continuous improvement.
7. Cost Consciousness – Looks for and suggests cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.
8. Ethics – Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works ethically and with integrity; Upholds organizational mission and values.
9. Organizational Support – Supports and promotes organization’s mission and values.
10. Strategic Thinking – Contributes ideas to achieve organizational goals. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

             Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, English, nonprofit management or other related field.  Fundraising certification (CFRE) is a plus.

            Language Ability:

Ability to read and speak English required.

            Other Skills:

Proficiency with Word and Outlook, ability to learn additional programs required.

Strong interpersonal and writing skills.

Exemplary communication abilities and outgoing, poised personality

Knowledge of and experience in fundraising, grant writing.

Self-starter who is goal driven, organized and demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks and goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not supervise others.

ANTIDISCRIMINATION  

Step-Up is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Step-Up are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. Step-Up does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, physical, mental or sensory disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is performed primarily in an office setting; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to use standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly work 37 ½ hours per week, additional hours may occasionally be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch and handle objects. The employee frequently stands or walks. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@stepupin.org or you may call us at 317-259-7013.