Development Director

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with the Development Committee and Executive Director to continuously enhance and implement an effective development plan and accompany annual operating budget.
• Manage operational implementation of the development plan to ensure that the organization's long-term and annual development plans and strategies are being met and appropriately assessed.
• Coordinate and oversee the planning, design, scheduling, and budgeting of all donor appeals, including annual giving campaigns.
• Supervise the Development Assistant and Development Intern positions.
• In consultation with communications staff, establish and maintain consistent messaging to inform potential, current and previous donors, volunteers, and staff of priority needs of DACOR Bacon House Foundation (DBHF).
• In consultation with membership and events staff, enhance synergies across all aspects of DACOR and the DBHF to maximize charitable donations by members and attendees.
• Implement appropriate recognition programs that foster giving at targeted levels.
• Maintain effective donor relations through timely acknowledgement letters, special mailings, telephone and in-person contact at special events and other meetings. This should include building relationships with community stakeholders as appropriate.
• Coordinate the donor cultivation/stewardship process, involving Committee members, Board members, other volunteers and staff.
• Work with volunteers and staff to plan and coordinate special fundraising and donor recognition events
• Engage volunteers to assist with special development projects.
• Oversee and maintain a database of donors, to include efforts to identify and research potential donors and generate reports on efficacy of diversified development strategies.
• Other duties in support of the organization's development efforts, as assigned.
• Track and report on donations to the annual giving program.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in a mid-level fundraising position for a nonprofit, preferably for a foundation affiliated with a membership association
• Experience in international affairs, historic house museums, social clubs or related organizations a plus
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Energetic and self-directed with strong timemanagement and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, the abilityto collaborate with and motivate volunteers and staff
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience with planned giving programs
• Experience in special eventsplanning and management
• Basic familiarity with tax laws and regulations affecting charitable donations
• Knowledge of a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Office, DonorPerfect, web-based programs, and social media

Benefit package includes paid annual and sick leave, 11 federal holidays, health benefits, retirement plan and disability insurance.