Director of Community, Philanthropy and Fund Development – Catholic Charities of Northwest …
Director of Community, Philanthropy and Fund Development Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida (Pensacola, FL) | The Catholic Response to the Huffington Post
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY, PHILANTHROPY AND FUND DEVELOPMENT
Fundraising, FT Employee
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida (Pensacola, FL)
Job Summary:
The Director of Community, Philanthropy & Fund Development reports to the President & CEO.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Relevant education or credentials strongly preferred in Philanthropy, Fund Development, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or similar field
Experience:
Minimum ten years of successful philanthropy, fund development, and community relations with emphasis on donor relationships, communications, and community relations, preferably in a philanthropic or human service organization
Competencies:
Exceptional verbal and written business communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills including cultivation, negotiation, and persuasive influence
Effective public speaking and ability to represent the organization in varied settings
Personal enthusiasm for and commitment to philanthropy and fund development
Proven ability to manage confidential information appropriately
Strong task management and project organizational skills, including delegation
Strong technological skills, especially internet related platforms
Ability to maintain high level of credibility with all levels of organization
Ability to coordinate complex projects
Ability to work collaboratively within all levels of organization
Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to interact effectively with external organizations, informal networks and individuals, and the ability to negotiate sometimes sensitive and highly political situations prudently and ethically
Ability to respond effectively to changing and sometimes ambiguous situations with sound and accurate judgment
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to conclusion with accuracy and thoroughness
Proficiency in databases, especially donor/membership/contacts management systems
Proficiency with internet resources and social media for nonprofits with an emphasis on building strong and vibrant online communities
Duties/Responsibilities
Plans, cultivates, executes and reports on all philanthropic and fund development activity including annual appeal, special events, major gifts, dedicated campaigns, grants/contacts and other charitable giving
Organizes plans to meet philanthropic goals within established time frames and budgets
Implement and sustain long-term donor cultivation model (experience with Benevon preferred)
Build successful endowment
Establish and coordinate planned giving program
Maintain donor management system including near real time thank you letters, pledge reminders and annual statements
In conjunction with the strategic plan, participates in most aspects of community relations
Engages the Agency with the community to build successful public image
Inspires, grows and supports new and existing donors according to organization’s mission, values and strategy
Identifies opportunities to strengthen Agency brand awareness
Assists in personal identification, contact, and cultivation of relationships with prospective donors
Responds to inquiries and follow up on requests from donors
Initiates donor recognition
Establishes communications to recognize grant awards
Serve as the President’s liaison with Friends groups helping to coordinate their fund development activities
Develops organizational relationships with relevant community foundations, intermediary organizations and other community philanthropy entities
Writes clear, complete and effective funding proposals or specific substantive portions thereof
Provides relevant information for the preparation of thorough and well-supported annual budgets
Prepare revenue and expense reports for all events
Works with IT to present an engaging public website to attract and engage a wide range of constituents
Manages media relations including social medias and online networking sites
Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws
Attends professional training sessions as required
Attends and participates in Agency staff meetings
Attends and participates in regular supervision with President
Attends and participates in regular Management Staff meetings
Attends and participates in Agency PR/Development events if requested
Appropriately accesses, uses, and safeguards client Confidential or Protected Health Information in the performance of job duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises fund development staff. Assures that all employees, volunteers, and others under the Director of Community, Philanthropy & Fund Development complete required training and follow all Information Privacy and Security policies.
