Director of Development

The Director of Development serves as a key leadership team member at H.A.S. This position sets the organizations strategic fundraising agenda to achieve and exceed revenue goals through solicitation of individual and major gifts, special events, corporate and foundation support and government grants. The Director of Development develops and implements annual and long-term strategic fundraising plans that will diversify H.A.S.’s donor pipeline. In addition, the Director of Development provides oversight of the agency’s Marketing and Communications efforts to promote awareness and raise H.A.S.’s profile in the community at large.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

· Directs planning and implementation of all fundraising initiatives of H.A.S.

· Develops the organization’s overall fundraising strategy that includes contributions and support from individuals, corporations, foundations, government funding, events, and board members.

· Works with consultants to develop and implement social media and marketing strategy.

· Identifies,cultivates, and solicits a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.

· Partners with the CEO on high level cultivations, and where appropriate, represent the CEO.

· With support fromH.A.S.’ fundraising consultants, determine an effective plan for increasing support from corporations and foundations.

· Identifies and researches potential donors and grant funders using internal and external sources, public records, publications, and personal contacts.

· Manages all fundraising information systems including prospect and donor profile information, prospect tracking, solicitations, and accounting records for all gifts received.

· Accumulates, evaluates, and disseminates appropriate information on prospects and donors as needed to volunteers and staff involved in solicitations and site visits.

· Works with consultants, board, volunteers, and any other interested party to plan and coordinate fundraising events and activities.

· Plans and coordinates stewardship of current donors.

· In coordination with senior team, develops strategy and conducts major decision making for the whole of the organization.

· Other related duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

OBJECTIVES:
The Director of Development will accomplish the following in the first 12 to 18months:

· Assess current development activity and work with leadership to develop strategy and implement best practices for fundraising.

· Work with board and CEO to identify and cultivate a pool of individual donors. Create effective fundraising strategies to develop and grow H.A.S.’ individual giving.

TIME ALLOCATION:

· Grant management: approx. 35% of time

· Grant writing: approx.15% of time

· Event Support: approx.15% of time

· Program management& Strategy, Site Visits & Individual Donor Cultivation, Misc.: approx.35%

ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develops and manages a comprehensive and robust development program including a major fundraising campaign with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations, individuals and government; annual and planned giving.

· Develops and implements H.A.S.’s annual and long-term fundraising plan which includes individual gifts, corporate, foundation, government and special event revenue for both operating costs and new or special project expenses. The plan(s) will also incorporate proposed goals and strategies through H.A.S.’s Strategic Plan.

· Provides support to the Board of Directors to ensure their engagement in the fundraising process.

· Leads and participates in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all individual and institutional donors.

· Oversees the agency grant funding program (government, foundation, corporation and major donor prospects) and assists with writing and editing as needed.

· Plans and coordinate cultivation and stewardship activities for current and potential donors with the goal of strengthening their relationship with H.A.S., increasing their involvement, and their charitable giving.

· Develops a comprehensive Marketing and Communications strategy creating a cohesive image and message via printed materials, website, electronic communication, social media, etc.

· Works on Marketing and communications to create communication vehicles.

· Aids agency professional staff in preparation of materials including brochure and other printed communications.

· Develops and implements stewardship activities so that fundraising commitments can be expanded or secured for longer term.

· Establishes Foundation and Corporate donor files including history of relationship, proposal submission dates, contact information, and donor profile data.

· Supports Board development led by the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with BoardMembers, Volunteers, and Staff.

· Prepares fundraising reports as needed.

· Analyzes fundraising data and oversees the maintenance of accurate and timely records to measure progress and effectiveness.

· Represents H.A.S with external constituencies and the community as needed.

· Drafts and submits press releases to the media as appropriate.

· Participates as part of the Senior Management team in strategic and annual planning activities of the agency; attend regular management meetings.

· Other related duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelors’ degree required with a master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university.

· A minimum of five [5]years of experience with a proven track record in the areas of fundraising including but not limited to: grant writing, individual and major gift fundraising, special events, and campaign development.

· Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in a supervisory position of non-profit organization.

· Knowledge of development and fundraising strategies and familiarity with Chicago philanthropic community preferred.

· Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

· Experience in managing prospect databases.

· Excellent computer skills necessary.

· Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle during employment.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Grant Writing: 3 years (Preferred)