Director of Fund Development and Communications

The Director of Fund Development and Communications will work within the Urban League of Essex County’s (ULEC's) Development and Communications Department and will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Director of Fund Development and Communications is a senior leader whose primary focus is to raise funds to support the organization’s $X million-dollar budget and increase unrestricted revenue for ULEC to advance the strategic priorities of the organization and ensure long-term growth and sustainability. He/she will play a key role in working with the ULEC team and stakeholders to carry out a robust development and communications plan which includes raising revenue from a diverse mix of public and private sources, including but not limited to, individual, corporate, private foundations, and the organization’s annual event. He/she will assist with the production, event marketing, and fundraising for the annual gala and will conceptualize as well as help implement donor cultivation events.

· Steward existing relationships to ensure current donors, partners, and funders are giving increased amounts, year after year.

· Conduct research to identify high-net worth individuals and corporations to support the growth campaign as well as the organization’s fundraising appeals and special events.

· Forge new relationships to build ULEC’s visibility and secure financial support from private sources such as individuals, foundations, and corporations as well as funding from public grants.

· Collaborate with team members to conceptualize and implement fundraising campaigns.

· Oversee digital email strategies including social media and e-news.

· Ensure the website as well as marketing materials are up to date.

· Help with identification of new foundation opportunities and framing the content of foundation proposals and reports.

· Cultivate relationships with program officers and corporate executives to leverage fundraising.

· Conceptualize and implement a corporate giving program that offers volunteer opportunities, in-kind support, private foundation grants, and corporate sponsorship.

· Work collaboratively with CEO, providing complete and accurate activity reports and revenue.

· Oversee donor data management and ensure donor database is being used effectively.

· Oversee donation processing, acknowledgement, tracking, reporting, and reconciliation with Finance.

· Serve as an ambassador for ULEC at external events, including presenting on the organization and making direct asks.

· All other responsibilities as assigned.