Director of Development

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bring an experienced, thoughtful, and strategic perspective to building and nurturing relationships to secure a cadre of dedicated, long-term supporters to the organization.

• Take a leadership role in overseeing major gift outreach and managing the annual fund.

• Plan, manage and implement all Fundraising aspects of the Annual Fund including:

• Planning and leading the execution of major fundraising campaigns, including the Annual Appeal.

• In conjunction with the Deputy Director and Executive Director, and the Board and Marketing & Development Committee manage the organizational budget by setting and achieving fundraising goals.

• Identify prospective donors through networking activities and donor database searches.

• Create and implement a comprehensive donor stewardship and cultivation plan for all donor levels by providing timely gift acknowledgement and implementing stewardship strategies along industry best practices.

• Solicit major gifts from corporate, foundation and individual private donors through one-on-one meetings. Provide individualized, “high-touch” stewardship where needed.

• Write and manage all major grant proposals for the organization and provide accurate and timely project reporting to funders where required.

• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Executive Director, detailing all fundraising activities and development project status.

• Identify and create needed fundraising support materials for the fundraising team.

• Recruit and train volunteers to assist with fundraising initiatives.

Skills and Education Required:

• · 10 years of relevant experience in the nonprofit sector, development preferred.

• Three years of personnel management experience.

• Bachelors or advanced degree (MBA/MPA) strongly preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Advanced knowledge of fund development theories, principles, and procedures.

• Experience applying for federal grants and working with national funders.

• Proven track record of fundraising success.

• Essential knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Comfort with presentations and public speaking.

• Demonstrated understanding of successful volunteer management.

• High degree of technological literacy. Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing software, Box.com, and Apple OS required.

• Additional Skills and conditions:

• Familiarity with Donor management software: Kindful preferred.

• Strong executive function. Ability to plan, organize and efficiently execute projects within deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work comfortably with a diverse constituency of staff and volunteers.

• Comfortable working independently and within the limits of authority to reach conclusions.

• Investment in continuing education within the nonprofit sector to increase skills.

• Strong logical reasoning and attention to detail.

• Current drivers’ license and willingness to travel statewide to meetings and events as required.

• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including medical/dental, 401(k), short, long-term disability and life insurance and generous PTO.

Application Procedure:

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest or cover letter, and resume to ProsperityME, P.O. Box 8013, Portland, ME 04104 or via email to Ellen Billie, Deputy Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, ME 04101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person