Director of Development

SUMMARY:

Call to Freedom is committed to identifying and responding to the needs of individuals at-risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation and those working to transition out of human trafficking. The purpose of the Director of Development is to support the efforts of Call to Freedom by engaging community awareness to increase knowledge of human trafficking, increase partnerships with a variety of community partners, cultivate and promote positive relationships with community members and donors, plan and implement fundraising relations strategies, acquiring gifts from corporations, service organizations, and individuals via approved annual giving programs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field.
• 5 years experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB DUTIES:

• Work with Senior Director of Operations to develop and execute short- and long-term fundraising strategies and giving campaigns to ensure annual agency financial goals are met.
• Work with Senior Director of Operations to oversee development committee activities to increase fundraising efforts.
• Manage major gifts, special events, and other fundraising and giving campaigns including the CommUnity Breakfast and other community fundraisers as needed. Recruit sponsors and table hosts. President & CEO will handle all CommUnity Breakfast program logistics such as speakers, videos, and selection of program format.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing donors and community partners.
• Develop and implement plans to contact prospective and existing donors to discuss plans for donations, legacy, and foundation or endowments giving.
• Work with the Senior Director of Operations to establish and advance the mission of Call to Freedom locally and nationally.
• Attend development related community events (in-person and online) as a Call to Freedom representative.
• Collaborate with board members and leadership on development goals.
• Work with Database Specialist to develop reports, track performance metrics, and analyze fundraising outcomes in order to convey agency strategies and impact materials for donors.
• Maintain accurate donor records using our donor CRM database.
• Work with Database Specialist to maintain documentation and records as appropriate for events and donors.
• Collaborate with Director of Impact & Program Relations on grants and foundation requests.
• Attend staff meetings, luncheons, and other CTF functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Public speaking and storytelling skills.
• Proven track record of meeting fundraising intiatives and obtaining campaign goals.
• Strong strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CRM software platforms.