Director of Philanthropy
Categories: Sales/Marketing
Program/Project Mgr
Fundraising/Development
Business/Development
Travel required: 26-50%
Job Type: Volunteer
Preferred Degree: Bachelors
Experience Required: 6-9 years
Salary: volunteer opportunity at this time
Job Description:
Responsible for the design and implementation of all fund raising activities to support CrittersWork Service Dog Partners, program activities. The Director of Philanthropy works closely with the CEO to develop fund raising goals and projections and to build a major gifts program with a special focus on individual giving. The immediate focus of the position is to raise funds for the implementation of the Service Dog Trainer Program. This position works closely with CEO and administrative staff, and interacts closely and frequently with donors and Advisory Council volunteers. The director of philanthropy reports tot he CEO.
Responsibilities:
In cooperation with the CEO, oversees all major gift fundraising activities, with a special emphasis on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and management of major donors and foundations, including creating solicitation letters, proposals and other materials, managing donors and donor prospects lists, promoting planned giving, and involving senior management and project staff in cultivation as needed.
Works with CEO and existing Advisory Council members, including acting as a liaison with the Council on philanthropy-related activities, and to identify and cultivate new Advisory Council members.
Works with project staff to identify and meet program and project operating and capital needs including creating, packaging and marketing CSDP programs and projects to individual and institutional prospects (in collaboration with Institutional Giving Directors), and developing fundraising materials as needed. Develops annual philanthropy action plans, revenue and expense budgets, and long-range (3-5 years) fundraising goals.
Manages all donor recognition and donor communications for the state Office, coordinating closely with divisional and national Marketing departments.
Maintains donor-tracking records and generates donor-tracking reports for both individual and institutional donors.
In cooperation with staff, plans and produces donor-oriented special evens.
Expectations:
Carry between 35-45 active, high level prospects and 40-50 pipeline prospects
Make at least 1020 visits to prospects annually
Assure the philanthropy budget receipts are met or exceeded
Create the philanthropy plan
Work with the CEO to set a realistic yet aspirational annual giving goal.
Experience, Education and Skills Required:
Ideally a minimum six years fund-raising experience, including direct major gift solicitations.
Demonstrated experience with volunteer Boards
Bachelors degree required, MA preferred
Demonstrated experience using Window-based philanthropic database program
Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience in writing grant proposals or other fundraising materials helpful.
Available for significant travel (up to 30-50%).
Knowledge of and experience with philanthropic communities
Strong interest in and commitment to disabled community.
To Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume
CSDP is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
Program/Project Mgr
Fundraising/Development
Business/Development
Travel required: 26-50%
Job Type: Volunteer
Preferred Degree: Bachelors
Experience Required: 6-9 years
Salary: volunteer opportunity at this time
Job Description:
Responsible for the design and implementation of all fund raising activities to support CrittersWork Service Dog Partners, program activities. The Director of Philanthropy works closely with the CEO to develop fund raising goals and projections and to build a major gifts program with a special focus on individual giving. The immediate focus of the position is to raise funds for the implementation of the Service Dog Trainer Program. This position works closely with CEO and administrative staff, and interacts closely and frequently with donors and Advisory Council volunteers. The director of philanthropy reports tot he CEO.
Responsibilities:
In cooperation with the CEO, oversees all major gift fundraising activities, with a special emphasis on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and management of major donors and foundations, including creating solicitation letters, proposals and other materials, managing donors and donor prospects lists, promoting planned giving, and involving senior management and project staff in cultivation as needed.
Works with CEO and existing Advisory Council members, including acting as a liaison with the Council on philanthropy-related activities, and to identify and cultivate new Advisory Council members.
Works with project staff to identify and meet program and project operating and capital needs including creating, packaging and marketing CSDP programs and projects to individual and institutional prospects (in collaboration with Institutional Giving Directors), and developing fundraising materials as needed. Develops annual philanthropy action plans, revenue and expense budgets, and long-range (3-5 years) fundraising goals.
Manages all donor recognition and donor communications for the state Office, coordinating closely with divisional and national Marketing departments.
Maintains donor-tracking records and generates donor-tracking reports for both individual and institutional donors.
In cooperation with staff, plans and produces donor-oriented special evens.
Expectations:
Carry between 35-45 active, high level prospects and 40-50 pipeline prospects
Make at least 1020 visits to prospects annually
Assure the philanthropy budget receipts are met or exceeded
Create the philanthropy plan
Work with the CEO to set a realistic yet aspirational annual giving goal.
Experience, Education and Skills Required:
Ideally a minimum six years fund-raising experience, including direct major gift solicitations.
Demonstrated experience with volunteer Boards
Bachelors degree required, MA preferred
Demonstrated experience using Window-based philanthropic database program
Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience in writing grant proposals or other fundraising materials helpful.
Available for significant travel (up to 30-50%).
Knowledge of and experience with philanthropic communities
Strong interest in and commitment to disabled community.
To Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume
CSDP is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.