Fundraising

• Develops strategy and implements plans for donor identification and qualification, research, donor plan development, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations
• Works with the development team, CEO, and COO to develop the annual development budget
• Works with Development Associate to conduct all aspects of donor administration, ensuring accurate maintenance of all donor records in Raisers Edge database
• Works closely with Wish Team to create and manage the wish sponsor process and develop in-kind resources
• Prepares regularly scheduled or special reports accurately and efficiently so the CEO maintains a pulse on fundraising progress
• Works closely with CEO regarding the development of Board members’ Major Gifts/Annual Appeal
• Oversees a major gifts program (gifts of $5,000+), including leveraging existing donors, identifying new prospects, and stewarding supporters
• Ensures excellence in relationship management. Works with the CEO and individual Board members (as appropriate) to best cultivate relationships
• Works with Development Team to identify additional fundraising streams including, but not limited to, monthly donor program, mid-level donor program, planned giving, grants, and endowments

Events

• Actively participates in all local internal events and represents the Chapter at special events and public speaking engagements, as requested by the CEO
• Networks with the community to increase awareness for our mission and for our need for financial and in-kind support
• Launches an annual appeal to further develop a culture among donors of annual and multi-year giving; unify fundraising activities with a theme, strategy, and an implementation plan
• Works with team to create and execute annual event strategy, including (but not limited to) three premiere fundraising events: Walk For Wishes, Trailblaze Challenge, and Fashion Luncheon

Leadership

• Provides strategic direction to and implementation of the Chapter’s fundraising efforts.
• Develops and maintains a consistent process to manage donor cultivation and stewardship efforts
• Maintains a donor-centric culture of philanthropy in Chapter’s programs and communications
• Designs, implements, and oversees a donor recognition and retention plan for the Chapter
• Works with Community and Corporate Director to build a diversified corporate funding program including multi-year approaches, workplace giving, and matching gifts
• Leads, manages, and holds accountable the development directors, participating in their growth & development including performance reviews and coaching
• Provides collaborative leadership on the management team by representing the development department’s initiatives, goals, and progress