DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

A prestigious, locally based (Washington, DC area) international professional organization is seeking an experienced Director of Development with a successful track record of raising monies from public and private sources. Interviews are scheduled to begin at the end of this month

Interested candidates should forward their credentials to Linda Cassell at Linda@QuantumLeapCT.com as soon as possible.

Director of Development


Position Summary:
The Director of Development is a senior level position reporting to the organization's Executive Director. The Development Director provides overall direction, management and implementation of the fundraising function for the parent organization and its supporting organization.

Specific responsibilities include:

* Management and implementation of the annual and long-range fund

* Oversee and/or implement individual giving, major gift development, planned gifts, and corporate and grant support through public/private foundation and government support

* Secure annual unrestricted and restricted support through gifts from individuals, corporations, charitable foundations and government sources. Corollary responsibilities include donor and gift database management and donor cultivation and stewardship. The Director also provides overall direction, management and implementation of the awards and grant programs of the organization. As a senior management staff member, the Director works closely with Associate Executive Directors and other senior staff to advance the organization's overall goals.

Specific duties related to these responsibilities include:

* Work closely with the Board and executive leadership to develop, implement and evaluate annual and long-range fundraising plans that reflect the parent and supporting organization's strategic goals.

* Establish and implement administrative policies and procedures for all development and fundraising functions in accordance with the organization's guidelines and professional fundraising principles.

* Develop department budget to carry out annual plan.

* Manage and oversee donor and gift database management

* Manage and implement donor cultivation and stewardship activities.

* Supervise the work of the associate coordinator for development.

* Direct and manage the grant functions and activities.

* Oversee the administration of the grant program, supervising the work of the associate coordinator.

* Work closely with the organization's grant and award committees to develop, implement and evaluate the programs, policies and procedures.

* Participate in setting overall goals and strategies as a member of the senior staff management team.



Linda W. Cassell, CPCC
Executive Coach
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