Director of Development

Job Description

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all Dream Big! fundraising including, special events, major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, the Boston Marathon team & other race charity programs, grant proposals and reporting, in-kind donations, and capital campaigns. The Director will provide support in fundraising for the President & CEO and the Board of Directors.

The successful Director of Development has broad fundraising experience, will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, will be comfortable making data-driven decisions, will possess strong relationship building and management skills, and will be comfortable serving as a spokesperson for the organization.

The Director will work out of the Dream Big! office in Needham 4 days per week with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Time - fundraising position
• Develop and implement the overall fundraising strategy for Dream Big!, building on strong relationships and ensuring success within each fundraising revenue stream
• Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.
• Responsible for the fundraising budget planning and ongoing management.
• Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors.
• Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
• Build the in-kind donation program with a focus on sporting goods donations.
• Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
• Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
• Plan and manage all fundraising special events, including the annual Dream Big! All Star Gala & Auction.
• Manage the Dream Big! Boston Marathon Team and other running-related fundraising programs.
• Assess the effectiveness of current strategies and tactics and help the team pilot and trial new initiatives. 
• Work closely with the President and CEO, the Board of Directors, and the National Advisory Board.
• Make public appearances and accept speaking engagements to share information about the work Dream Big! does to empower girls and young women in underserved communities.
• Set strategic direction for the Development Committee, National Advisory Board, and the Volunteer Event Committees, and drive revenue to achieve their financial goals in collaboration with the President & CEO. Liaise with the Dream Big! Board of Directors to maximize their fundraising efforts.
• Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
• Oversee the creation of publications to support fundraising activities.
• Maintain gift recognition programs.
• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of senior-level professional development experience with increasing responsibility, relevant sales and/or business development experience. Experience in the Greater Massachusetts philanthropic community is a plus.
• 3 years minimum experience in professional fundraising and special event management.
•  Basic understanding of budgets and financial statements.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising, grants, and special event management.
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members, and other volunteers.
• Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor meetings and fundraising calls.
• Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, and good  listening ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Salesforce and/or Raiser’s Edge database experience a plus.
• Passion for the mission of Dream Big!
• Some travel is required

REPORTING:

The Director of Development reports to the President & CEO.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

BENEFITS:

·     Competitive salary with a generous benefits package to include:

·     Access to group medical and dental insurance

·     Long term disability insurance

·     401(k) with company match up to 4%

·     Generous paid time off to include: 15-20 Vacation Days, Eleven Paid Holidays, ½ Day Summer Fridays, and Paid One-Week Company Shutdown Period from December 24th - Jan 1st.

·     Connectivity to sports networks and a wide variety of community and corporate partners

Dream Big! is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals of every race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other factor unrelated to job requirements or job status

APPLICATION:

E-mail resume and cover letter to Linda Driscoll, President & CEO at: ldriscoll@dream-big.org 

Competitive salary with a generous benefits package to include:

·     Access to group medical and dental insurance

·     Long term disability

·     401(k) with company match up to 4%

·     Generous paid time off to include: 15-20 Vacation Days, Thirteen Paid Holidays, ½ Day Summer Fridays, and Paid One-Week Company Shutdown Period from December 24th - Jan 1st.

·     Connectivity to sports networks and a wide variety of community and corporate partners