Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Philanthropy to join our team. As the Director of Philanthropy, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to drive fundraising efforts and cultivate relationships with donors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of our organization.

Job Summary:

The Director of Philanthropy manages and executes all High Watch fundraising initiatives. The Director plans, organizes, manages, and directs all fund-raising programs including Capital, Endowment, Planned Giving, and Annual Giving for High Watch Recovery Center. This requires close working relationships with individuals across the organization, especially the CEO and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan incorporating strategic campaigns for:

➢ Annual Fund

➢ Planned Giving

➢ Major Gifts

➢ Capital campaigns and special projects

➢ Foundation cultivation and solicitation

➢ Events related to resource development

• Administer and integrate functions of the development program including Supervise all resource development employees, and contracted services. Give direction to volunteers and staff as appropriate and coordinate with the Board of Directors, Marketing and Development Committees and any other board, and staff, as assigned by the CEO.
• Provide development counsel to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning process and policy formulation with leadership for the development components
• Serve as a principal field officer, responsible for personal solicitation of major gifts, follows up to ensure maximum success, including submission of proposals
• Work closely with the CEO, The Board of Directors and other organization leaders to develop key donors, prospects, and other constituents.
• Cultivate the Alumni of High Watch Recovery Center.
• Oversee event planning including managing annual 5K/5mile fundraising events, special Board events, as required.
• Develop and implement structure, process policies and procedures for stewardship of gifts including gift accounting, recognition, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Marketing Department to develop promotional and educational materials pertaining to fundraising.
• Designs and implements a thank you system, and stewardship program for all donors.
• Prepare monthly reports for CEO and Board of Directors showing status of current solicitations and other development activities.
• Prepare and present analytics reports from Donor Profit and Raiser Edge.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the CEO.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: College degree preferred but not required.

Experience: Seven to nine years’ experience in development with five years’ experience in management of a development program having verifiable evidence of providing leadership to an organization relative to Development issues. Significant field experience and success with cultivation and solicitation of major gifts.

Other: Computer literacy specifically in donor record management, spreadsheet reporting, excellent writing skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak and read English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate various office and electronic equipment, such as a fax machine, computer, telephone, copier, etc. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Kent, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person