Development Director

Position Overview:

FFN is seeking an experienced Development Director to lead and expand our philanthropic initiatives. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role is instrumental in leading a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the FFN’s mission and expand our impact. The Development Director will be a frontline position. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in major gift fundraising, moves management, event planning, planned giving, Board and volunteer management, and annual giving. Additionally, the Development Director will have experience crafting compelling donor communications and marketing materials.

This opportunity is ideal for a strategic and driven fundraising professional who excels in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of our rapidly growing national team and organization, you’ll have the opportunity to lead high-visibility, high-impact initiatives thatdrive meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an active portfolio of nearly 100 individual, corporate, and foundation prospects and develop identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies in line with the FFN’s priorities
• Responsible for the achievement of annual fundraising goals and metrics
• Partner closely with the Executive Director and Board to create strategy for
• top donors
• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events
• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan in line with our strategic goals
• Create compelling donor facing materials, including proposals, impact reports, stewardship materials, and other communications that inspire and encourage philanthropic support to FFN
• Travel to meetings, events, and relevant cultural or networking events throughout our national network of chapters and members as directed by the Executive Director focusing on relationship development and donor cultivation
• Implement and oversee donor pipeline management, engagement, and ensure gifts are processed correctly, adhering to best practices for reporting information in the donor database and other tracking systems in close partnership with our Operations Manager
• Work with Operations Manager and Treasurer to advise on the process of accurate financial reporting for budgets, proposals, grants, and other funding sources, as well as donor acknowledgment letters and tax receipts
• Assist in organizing meetings of FFN’s Fundraising Committee and engage with the Board of Directors in pursuit of annual fundraising goals
• Facilitate interactions between scholarship recipients and donors
• Represent FFN at both internal and external functions and events as directed and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies including staff, Board members, local chapters, government officials, and donors
• Collaborate effectively with staff across the organization to support cross department initiatives and build strong internal and external partnerships
• Other duties as assigned

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