Director of Development

Director of Development

$150,000 - $180,000 with competitive health benefits package, 403b plan and paid time off.

Domus seeks a Director of Development to lead and manage all fundraising and development activities for the growing organization. The Director of Development will plan and implement a comprehensive development and fundraising program that will provide Domus with the resources necessary to support its programming in school engagement, workforce development and other services for young adults. The Director of Development will assist in expanding Domus’ fundraising capacity, in raising the organization’s visibility and positioning Domus as a leader among youth serving nonprofit organizations in Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have experience in development and in the implementation of an annual appeal, major gifts campaigns, corporate sponsorships and planned giving initiatives. In addition, knowledge of how to effectively market and communicate the mission and values of Domus, both internally and externally, as well as knowledge and experience in prospect tracking, stewardship, and financial reporting procedures, and all aspects of revenue development programs are desired. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with the Domus Leadership Council, Program Staff, and the Board of Directors.

Domus is a nonprofit which helps young people in Stamford, CT and beyond overcome obstacles that jeopardize a bright and stable future. Through a constellation of individualized support programs, Domus works closely with community partners to help disconnected and disengaged youth forge their own paths to self-sufficiency. Whether graduating from high school, acquiring real-world job skills, or securing full-time employment, our programming empowers youth to rise above adversity and thrive as productive members of our shared communities. For more information visit https://domuskids.org/.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and Execute a Comprehensive Fundraising Plan

• Implement and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the priorities, vision and mission of the organization with a focus on diversifying sources of funding, growing revenues for programming and assuring long term sustainability.
• Monitor and analyze trends in fundraising and donor behavior including forecasting. Make strategic recommendations for improving fundraising performance and effectivenss.
• Connect, engage and nurture relationships by managing a portfolio of donors. Conduct personal visits with donors and prospects.
• Identify and build relationships with corporate and business sponsors.
• Oversee grant proposals, submissions, and reporting
• Provide regular progress reports including results to date, recent activity, priority contacts to be made and next actions which will be shared with all appropriate parties
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, communicating frequently with stakeholders and providing appropriate event analysis

Development Team Leadership

• Lead development department including setting and managing the departmental budget and supervising the work of departmental staff
• Provide training, coaching, feedback to development team, including establishing goals, managing performance and ensuring accountability for results
• Provide training, coaching and feedback to development team. Establish goals, manage performance and ensure accountability for results.
• Oversee production of compelling fundraising marketing materials which communicate the organizations mission, vision and impact of Domus’ work effectively to donors and supporters
• Responsible for the effective growth and use of Raisers Edge donor database to support fundraising strategy
• Maintain confidentiality of all donor related information.

This is a full-time, exempt, year-round position. The work schedule will require the Director of Development to occasionally work a nontraditional work week for fundraising events and will require occasional travel. This job will be based on-site in our administrative offices in Stamford, CT.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five to ten years of increasingly responsible leadership positions in fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience supervising a team.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Commitment to the Domus mission, values and core principles.
• Flexibility and adaptability, able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
• Ability to deliver, receive and respond to constructive feedback
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• Experience working with Raiser’s Edge
• Strong work ethic and project management skills

Domus is an equal opportunity employer.

Domus is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Domus does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Domus offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health care plans, a 403b plan and ample paid time off.