Director of Philanthropy
Medford, NY
On-site
Position Overview
Be a part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. As the Director of Philanthropy, you will be responsible for providing leadership to the development team to oversee the identification, solicitation, and development of local, regional, and national funding sources while soliciting gifts of $5,000 and above.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement annual fundraising plan
- Develop and support strategies that will offer sustainable short, intermediate and long-term growth in contributed income
- Identify current and potential individual donors
- Cultivate and steward a portfolio of 125+ qualified prospects in the $5,000 - $100,000 or more giving range with a focus on major gifts
- Direct research to identify and cultivate new donors/supporters
- Participate in regional fundraising events
- Participate in planning and organization of national signature events
- Identify and solicit corporate support at the local and regional level
- Assist with cultivation and stewardship of national corporate donors
- Build relationships and solicit gifts from current and new foundation donors
- Design and implement effective tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for donor prospects
- Document moves management activities in a timely manner in the CRM
- Write compelling proposals and letters and prepare background information and materials for cultivation and solicitation activities
- Interact with internal contacts to consult on needs, formulate proposal strategies, and identify potential donors
- Work with volunteer leaders in making individual solicitations and public presentations
- Develop the annual regional income and expense budgets for development projects and develop resources to meet anticipated income need of the regional budget
- Analyze and report on variances between actual and budgeted income and expense amounts
- Work closely with the National Development staff and report all regional development projects, funding, and other related items
- Regularly provide reports on all relevant topics
- Ensure accurate records of all contacts are maintained
- Establish and maintain correspondence records, ensuring they are consistent and accurate
- Stay abreast of philanthropic, economic, and social trends
- Work with regional volunteer chapters to support fundraising efforts
- Collaborate on external communications and visibility raising efforts as the organization develops greater regional awareness
- Perform public presentations at events and community meetings
- Seek out and perform speaking engagements that further the organization s mission
- Maintain regular correspondence and networking with regional donors
- Frequent weekend and/or evening work is required. Travel is required (Estimate 25% travel)
Qualifications
- 5+ years of combined development leadership and fundraising experience in a non-profit environment
- A proven record of success in meeting fundraising goals
- Demonstrated success with face-to-face gift solicitations over $5,000
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organization skills, and time management
- Manage and motivate staff and provide leadership
- Organize and maintain detailed records
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- BA degree or equivalent, preferred
- Accreditation in fundraising
Compensation
- Salary: $80,000 - $91,000
- Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical, dental and vision for staff
- 14 paid holidays, including an Inclusion Holiday
- 17 paid days off during your first year (Paid time off, PTO), including hours to serve your community
- Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress