Program Summary:St. David’s Center’s Community Relations and Development Department is responsible for marketing, communication, public relations, advocacy, and fundraising for the organization.As a team, we hit enrollment targets, reach audiences with relevant information, position St. David’s Center as a thought leader in child development and early intervention, advocate for changes in public policy to benefit children and families, and raise $2 million annually. Position Overview:St. David’s Center’s Director of Development will join a team of visionary leaders in resourcing an ambitious, critically important multi-year strategic plan that includes significant growth in reach andservices. This role is responsible for the management and execution of our annual giving program, strategic fundraising planning and plan implementation, donor communication planning andexecution, and leadership of fundraising systems. Major functions include:Generating new and increased giving for prospective and active donors, Overseeing the development budget and annual work plan development,Further developing fundraising systems;Building greater awareness of and enthusiasm about the mission and services of St. David’s Center;Supervising direct reports with accountability to fundraising andEngaging volunteers to fundraise on behalf of St. David’s Center.This position offers the opportunity to work for an agency that is committed to inclusivity and diversity, employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients being served. St. David’s Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive and collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday.Job Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Knowledge: Fundraising strategy, tactics, and systems coordination, including direct appeals, individual gifts fundraising, corporate fundraising, and events.Coordination, including direct appeals, individual gifts fundraising, corporatefundraising, and events.Coordination, including direct appeals, individual gifts fundraising, corporatefundraising, and events.Coordination, including direct appeals, individual gifts fundraising, corporatefundraising, and events. Philanthropic trends. Twin Cities, state, and national philanthropic landscape, includingpotential sources of support for St. David’s Center.Work Experience: At least five years of fundraising experience, with a proven track record of success interpersonally engaging prospective donors in making charitable commitments. Experience must include successful donor acquisition and retention. At least five years of leadership/management experience overseeing a team responsible for revenue generation. Experience, with a proven track record of success interpersonally engagingprospective donors in making charitable commitments. Experience must include successful donor acquisition and retention. At least five years of leadership/management experience overseeing a team responsible for revenuegeneration.Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to listen and build connections; ability to build and execute plans in collaboration with others; ability to engage and work effectively with volunteers.St. David's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.All new employees will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated (not to include booster doses at this time) or have an approved exemption before their start date.