Director Of Development Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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The Director Of Development will oversee our donor relations program and manage major fundraising initiatives. This person will work closely with the Senior and Executive Leadership team to lead development efforts of this growing organization.

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The Director Of Development researches, plans, writes and submits private and occasional government grant applications. The Director Of Development builds quality relationships with funders, convenes staff and community partners, and tracks funding trends and new grant opportunities. The Director Of Development assures that grants are implemented according to the grantor’s requirements and submits all reports to grantors.

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Identify funding opportunities, build community relationships and partnerships write and submit proposals to foundations, corporations, government agencies and other sources of grant funding.
Maintain complementary electronic and hard copy filing systems for grants, funder information, and relationship contacts. Maintain background information and supporting documentation related to grant applications and proposals. Maintain central grant reporting and notification system of reporting deadlines for program directors and finance staff.
- Write, prepare and file reports with funding sources and regulatory agencies. Identifies reporting needs for each of the awarded grants and obtains quantitative and qualitative information from the appropriate services or offices to submit accurate and timely reports.
- Effectively convene internal and external stakeholders and secure necessary site visits pertinent to proposals and funding exploration, and fostering key funder relationships for grant success.
- Work with the Chief Advancement Officer and Advancement team members to plan and implement collaborative funding approaches, relationship building, requests, and stewardship with private foundations, family funds, and trusts.

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Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to English, Math, or Behavioral Sciences and at least four years of grant writing with demonstrable results. Proficient with Windows, Outlook, Internet research, MS Office including Word, and PowerPoint, Development CRM, and advanced knowledge of Excel preferred. Master’s degree with progressive grant management experience preferred.
- Must have extremely strong communication and persuasive writing skills, and considerable, successful grant writing experience. Must have experience building relationships with funders and community partners and leading meetings. Experience working with Board-level volunteer leaders and major local and national funders, preferred. Must be highly organized and have demonstrated experience in grant research, grant administration and managing multiple grants. Should have experience in applying state and federal laws, rules, and regulations to grants.
- Must possess knowledge of principles related to program planning and development, budgeting as it is related to grants development, and the evaluation and analysis of policy. Should possess knowledge of the principles related to housing, education and human services.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and making presentations to management and staff.

Job summary 3

We seek a Director Of Development to lead the direction of the organization's comprehensive development efforts during a period of rapid growth. Working closely with the Managing Director of Development and External Affairs and the Executive Director, the Director of Development will play a critical role in both developing and executing the strategic plan for fundraising.

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Provide day-to-day operational oversight of the development team, including meeting management; high-level database and systems administration; and weekly and monthly reporting against goals
Manage and coach a small but growing team, including the Associate, Development & External Affairs and the Manager, Institutional Giving; set ambitious team-wide fundraising goals and define the pathways to achieve them
Create and implement team-wide strategies, processes, and tools to streamline fundraising activity and standardize practices
Manage and support the Associate, Development & External Affairs to ensure 100% accuracy and integrity of all giving data
Ensure proper stewardship practices for the timely and accurate recording and acknowledgment of all gifts
Design and implement systems that track donor and prospective donor engagement, and ensure accurate and timely reporting internally and externally
- Provide and present statistical analysis of fundraising successes, challenges, and opportunities to the Managing Director of Development & External Affairs, Executive Director, and Board at regular intervals
- Develop metrics that measure impact and effectiveness by overseeing the execution of strategies, tracking progress toward goals, and working directly with senior leaders to ensure alignment and prioritization
- Support Deputy Director, Development & Special Events and other team members to implement events to involve new prospects and engage existing donors

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You have a minimum 5 years of work experience including full time, high level experience within a development department, and a recommended minimum of 3 years of management experience
You have a proven track record in planning and achieving short- and long-term goals and creating a plan outlining activity
You have strong relationship-building skills and a proven record of fostering authentic relationships with a variety of stakeholders
You have a high level of comfort and expertise with donor reports and data analysis
You possess integrity and fiscal accountability
You have the ability to motivate and work effectively and diplomatically across diverse teams within an organization
- You are a strategic thinker, capable of providing positive and proactive solutions to challenges and opportunities
- You have a sense of humor and a desire to work on a team of hardworking and fun individuals who do whatever it takes to get the job done
- You have experience supervising or overseeing fundraising events

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We are looking for a Director Of Development to join our Team. We are searching for a Director Of Development to build our brand awareness and grow our fundraising base. You are passionate about educational equity and a development leader to help the organization raise the necessary resources to take our organization to the next level.

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5-10+ years of experience in nonprofit management, specifically in fund development, marketing, program administration, staff recruitment, and/or project management.
Track record of success in building fundraising systems and strategies for a growing organization, with a focus on major gifts from foundations and individuals.
- Track record of success in navigating all aspects of donor management and relationship cultivation, in particular discerning priorities of prospective investors and developing relationships into strategic partnerships and long-term support.
- Strong communication skills, experience in writing formal and informal communications, and comfortable with administrative work. Ability to translate complex content to key decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Adaptable and comfortable in environments that change rapidly and able to pivot quickly.

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We are currently seeking for Director Of Development to join our team. This position assumes ultimate responsibility and provides leadership for all aspects of programs.

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Bachelors’ Degree in a Human services
Two years’ experience working in a program
Managerial and supervisory experience
- Great attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A positive can-do attitude

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Raise funds for budget and grow Foundation funds in subsequent years. Enhance and execute a multi-year development plan which includes annual, major gift, event and other development campaigns.

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The Director of Development will work to strategically build the development effort to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising goals. The Director of Development will focus primarily on major gifts work, with responsibility for managing a portfolio of donors. In addition, the Director will work to grow and support our pipeline of donors, of all types and at all levels, and advance Facing Historys visibility and profile in the region. You are a lifelong learner and a fundraising and relationship management expert who shares our passion for education, youth and community. You can communicate our mission effectively and convey urgency for our work. You are confident in your abilities to build relationships and secure funding for a worthy cause. You are an experienced leader and coach who is energized by the success of your team. You bring your experience and unique perspective to make us stronger together. You thrive in a team environment, bringing both strong collaboration skills and independent initiative.

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Lead Regional Development efforts, overseeing the local Development team.
Work with the Executive Director to generate and execute regional fundraising goals to fulfill organization-wide strategic plan.
Serve as primary manager for a portfolio of current and potential individual major donors.
- Grow and manage local and regional institutional donor and family foundation portfolio.
- Engage targeted constituencies through additional programs and activities that deepen donor engagement and revenue growth, including new private individual and corporate events.
- Support other aspects of fundraising as needed.

Requirements & Skills 7

At least 7-10 years of nonprofit development experience or relationship management experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts work, including closing high level gifts and knowledge of moves-management fundraising. Must be able to demonstrate past successes as a major gift fundraiser
Engaging relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills; experience building relationships with Board members preferred
Creative and flexible self-starter able to work both individually and as a member of consensus-seeking teams
Organized and effective project manager, with the ability to manage multiple needs and assignments in a fast-paced nonprofit setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google office suite; experience with Salesforce or other fundraising databases required
- Experience in staff management required
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Job summary 8

Under the supervision, the Director Of Development is responsible for the supervision of the program and facility. The Director Of Development collaborates with supervisor to develop a program of in-service training and continuing education for the staff.

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Conducts utilization reviews and communicates efficiently with the business office, parents and senior management.
Supervises therapists to ensure plans are being implemented and updated.
- Monitor and assess staff morale and build team spirit and continuity.
- Makes self-available to family members and mediates any client concerns.
- Coordinates and communicates with outside consultants, referral sources and program staff.

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Proficient in basic technology and computer skills.
Minimum of 1-3 years of related field experience preferred.
Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Director Of Development preferred.

Job summary 9

We are seeking a Director Of Development.

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Supervise assigned staff by providing leadership to maximize department efficiency by administering company personnel policies and procedures
- Direct personnel activities of staff (hire, train, appraise, motivate, discipline, address complaints and resolve problems, leaves, work schedules and assignments, recommend termination as necessary etc) while maintaining employee relations
- Educate staff in company processes: initiate, coordinate, and enforce policies and procedures to accomplish team/office objectives and obtain staff results by communicating expectations
- Evaluate effectiveness of staff: recommend and implement necessary changes, performing personnel reviews or evaluations and documenting disciplinary and performance related counseling or coaching

Requirements & Skills 9

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Job summary 10

The Development team is seeking a talented Director Of Development to join us in bringing a community to life by leveraging a structured process to ensure the path from vision to reality is met. In this role, you’ll be responsible for sourcing and origination and closing acquisition for multi-family projects, managing site entitlements, permits, civil engineering and the issuance of land disturbance and site development permits. You’ll also be responsible for multi-family development sites through the entire acquisition process from site identification to final issuance of land disturbance permits.

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Participates in the identification, feasibility analysis, negotiations and closings of land acquisitions.
Sources and analyzes the feasibility of potential development sites and evaluates associated development schemes.
Develops planning for successful development of multi family projects, which would include preliminary financial analysis, pro-forma modeling of new developments, opportunistic investment strategies. and potential public participation.
- Sources acquisition opportunities and conceptual planning.
- Directs activities with attorneys, architects, engineers, and other consultants to plan projects related to public entitlement, site permits, acquisition due diligence and closing activities.
- Works with local citizen groups, governmental bodies, and other interested parties to obtain necessary project permites and entitlements.

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field required.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience with demonstrated success of multi-family acquisitions and/or development required.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and extract the highest potential from supporting personnel and outside vendors and consultants.
- Ability to source, negotiate,and execute public incentives and public financing, debt financing including public and/or TIF financing.

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