GPAC is partnering with an established and well-regarded organization serving senior citizens to identify their next Fund Development Director.
This is a Fundraising Generalist role is Full Time and In-Person and seeking candidates with the following qualities:
- Entrepreneurial
- Relationship-builder
- Organized
This opportunity offers
- An opportunity to grow professionally while directly helping seniors live fulfilling and healthy lives
- Develop relationships and fundraising expertise to strenthen your skill set
- Work with a small but mighty team in a supportive team environment
- $60k - $65k + room for growth based on fundraising results
- Full benefits package, generous PTO and 100% coverage of health insurance premium for single coverage
Position Summary
The Fund Development Director will manage and build relationships, systems, social media / communications, and the full life cycle of grants and giving to grow the revenue of the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage grant writing for the organization with existing grantors which includes proposal writing and reporting requirements.
- Research and identify new grant opportunities as well as new individual prospects.
- Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors.
- Meet with prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish and maintain relationships with effective communication.
- Direct all fundraising efforts which include marketing materials and social media.
- Direct and coordinate yearly fundraising events.
- Direct employee fundraising activities.
- Work closely with Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
- Oversee creation of publications to support fundraising activities.
- Maintain gift recognition programs.
- Develop, implement, and manage an annual giving program.
Role Requirements
- Must embrace the organization's mission of serving senior citizens
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
- Have knowledge and experience in communications and fund raising techniques.
- Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.
- Success in developing and managing fundraising campaigns from concept to delivery
- Experience using fund development databases / Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform(s)
To apply, use the link below or contact David Libert at david.libert@gogpac.com or 605.705.3106.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
