Director of Philanthropic Engagement

Guided by the Chief Executive Officer, the Philanthropic Engagement Director is responsible for: Strategic fundraising activities that advance the mission/vision of Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering Inc (FAME Inc.).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Strategic/Comprehensive resource development plan(s)

• Direct FAME Inc. advancement activities
• Development/Implementation of FAME Inc. comprehensive plan
• Develops and Communicates policy, ethics and vital philanthropic engagement information to staff/board
• Communicates advancement status with CEO and management team at least on a monthly schedule
• Report and discuss strategic plans with CEO and management
• Evaluates and manages donor, partner and stakeholder communication/recognition
• Recommend policies, procedures, and guidelines for gift receipt (cash, stock, real estate, etc.)

2. Grants Management/Tracking

• Research, evaluate, and lead local and national grant opportunities for the intended target population(s) and expressed goals/objectives of FAME strategic initiatives
• Provide updated advancement/grants calendar inclusive of target annually
• Ensure timely application, reporting and approval for all funding opportunities
• Maintain all necessary approvals and standards ensuring FAME Inc. of local and federal good standing

3. Individual giving

• Plan, coordinate and implement campaigns for individuals/alumni
• Work with CEO to set goals for annual campaign(s)
• Partner with appropriate program staff to devise language for campaigns
• Infuse relevant technology to yield most successful campaign results
• Evaluate database to ensure that information is accurate and up to date for mailings, web-based dissemination, or newsletter
• Manage appropriate staff or volunteers as needed for mailings and special projects

4. Investor Relations and Communications

• Coordinate meetings with investors, strategic partners, funders, and various other stakeholders within the institutional advancement spectrum
• Attend public presentations and demonstrations as needed
• Serve as leadership for internal and external advancement events
• Attend and or present at relevant trade shows, volunteer fairs and corporate partner sites

5. Administrative

• Interface with and cultivate relations with, professional, corporate and community partners
• Provide budget forecasts for advancement, grants and partnership(s) initiative(s)
• Maintain resource development expenditures within budget
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure that evaluation and assessment of grant/contribution impact
• Manage donor contacts, information, and records within the FAME database
• All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with a strong writing background at a minimum
• 3-5 years fund development or equivalent cause driven sales/marketing experience with measurable relationship/cultivation track record, proposal writing, and campaign management
• Experience in a staff management and supervisory position desired
• Strong leadership abilities and self-starter/motivated
• Strong networking skills and emotional intelligence
• Refined and well-organized with the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of STEM field and Delaware Education System
• Personable and able to work within a team-oriented framework
• Social media Savvy and working knowledge of social fundraising
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including word, excel, power point and desktop publishing programs
• Plan, coordinate and implement campaigns for individuals/alumni
• Work with CEO to set goals for annual campaign(s)
• Partner with appropriate program staff to devise language for campaigns
• Infuse relevant technology to yield most successful campaign results
• Evaluate database to ensure that information is accurate and up to date for mailings, web-based dissemination, or newsletter
• Manage appropriate staff or volunteers as needed for mailings and special projects

4. Investor Relations and Communications

• Coordinate meetings with investors, strategic partners, funders, and various other stakeholders within the institutional advancement spectrum
• Attend public presentations and demonstrations as needed
• Serve as leadership for internal and external advancement events
• Attend and or present at relevant trade shows, volunteer fairs and corporate partner sites

5. Administrative

• Interface with and cultivate relations with, professional, corporate and community partners
• Provide budget forecasts for advancement, grants and partnership(s) initiative(s)
• Maintain resource development expenditures within budget
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure that evaluation and assessment of grant/contribution impact
• Manage donor contacts, information, and records within the FAME database
• All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with a strong writing background at a minimum
• 3-5 years fund development or equivalent cause driven sales/marketing experience with measurable relationship/cultivation track record, proposal writing, and campaign management
• Experience in a staff management and supervisory position desired
• Strong leadership abilities and self-starter/motivated
• Strong networking skills and emotional intelligence
• Refined and well-organized with the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of STEM field and Delaware Education System
• Personable and able to work within a team-oriented framework
• Social media Savvy and working knowledge of social fundraising
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including word, excel, power point and desktop publishing programs

Work remote temporarily due to COVID-19.