Director of Development

About Us:

C.A.M.P. is a professional training and development program serving primarily at-risk and underserved students at Canton’s Early College at Lehman from middle school through starting their career. We nurture students through mentoring, ACT/SAT prep, career seminars, job shadowing, internships, and networking to provide significant competitive advantages for employment and/or higher education.

Position Overview:

The Development Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all fundraising efforts including major gifts, annual fund campaigns, planned giving, and special events. The Development Director will also be the lead for all grant applications and submissions. This dynamic position demands a strong leader who can cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and local foundations to secure the financial resources needed to advance our mission. 

Key Responsibilities:

·      Special Events (Annual Gala) Organize and lead volunteers for our annual gala event in September, which will include all event details: announcements, promotions, invitations, and thank you letters. Coordinate and lead a team of 10-15 volunteers.

·      Strategic Planning & Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan to meet or exceed financial goals. Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to align fundraising initiatives with overall organizational strategy.

·      Donor Relations & Stewardship: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospects. Build and maintain long-term, trusting relationships through personalized outreach and consistent communication regarding the impact of their contributions.

·      Grant Management: Lead the grant seeking process, including research, proposal writing, submission, and reporting requirements for foundations and government sources.

·      Marketing & Communications: Work with the marketing/communications team to create compelling fundraising materials, including newsletters, website, annual reports, and social media content, to promote the organization's mission and attract new donors.

·      Data & Administration: Manage and maintain the donor database (CRM system) to ensure accurate gift processing, tracking, and reporting of all fundraising progress to the Executive Director and Board.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in nonprofit fundraising or a development role, with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to serve as an engaging ambassador for the organization and inspire potential donors.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, from staff and volunteers to major donors and community leaders.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with donor management software and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Network for Good).
• Leadership: Strong aptitude for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to work both independently and as a team player. 

Benefits:

Current position is for part-time (20 hours per week) with the potential to move to a full-time position in the future. Pay Package: $35,000 / year. This position offers flexible weekly hours with options to potentially work remotely.