Development Director

Company Profile:
We are a national family support organization based in Avon CT. Our mission is to help families navigate the complexities of living with rare disease. Along with our many wonderful volunteers, we have created a vibrant community of parent professionals and medical experts that help parents make informed decisions and ease the isolation that many feel. In business for over 40 years our team of caring professionals partner with experts in various fields to bring our best to our families.

Position Summary:Development Director
The Director works closely with the Executive Director and Development Committee. The person in this role is responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of all fundraising and donor activities. This includes fundraising events and special projects that help us achieve our revenue goals. A critical component of the role is developing relationships with our donors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate our case for support
• Maintain regular communication and build organizational relationships with major donors through special letters, gift acknowledgements, phone calls and other communication.
• Manage key special events with staff support. This includes major marathons and golf tournaments
• Partner with Finance Director to monitor and maintain donor database records for accurate and timely receipt of gifts, cultivation of individual donors.
• Periodic presentations at board and staff meetings
• Assist in producing compelling correspondence for Direct Mail and Donor Acknowledgment materials
• Reporting on results of development activities for Executive Director, Board, and Staff

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Computer proficiency with knowledge of Word and Excel. Donor Database experience is desired.
3. Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.
   
   

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. We offer a flexible hybrid schedule which allows some WFH. Will require some travel to support special events, and our retreat every 2 years.