Director of Philanthropy

Description

At Families in Transition, we’re on a mission to Prevent and Break the Cycle of Homelessness. Our mission moves us to empower people and we do that by providing dignified housing, by delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions, by developing collaborative relationships with our clients and partners, and by creating opportunities for donors and volunteers committed to making a difference where they live and work. Families in Transition is currently looking for a Director of Philanthropy to join our team! 

Job Summary: 

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for planning and implementing the annual fundraising and donor development program for Families in Transition.  This role will work with senior leaders to create long-term objectives that meet private revenue goals while also giving day-to-day guidance to the philanthropy officers and donor database individual contributor. 

Essential Functions:  

• Implement and execute annual fundraising plans to meet Families in Transition’s short-term and long-term development goals. 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the on-going fundraising campaign(s), including fundraising efficiency (cost vs expense), community engagement and overall success of the campaign(s). 
• Collaborate with senior leadership to cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts and support the advancement of the planned giving program. 
• Develop, oversee, and implement processes and procedures for the Philanthropy team. 
• Manage a portfolio of top-level donors including Foundations, Corporations, and Major Donors. 
• Oversee the administration, maintenance, and accuracy of the donor database system. 
• Coordinate with staff to prepare timely reports, dashboards, and briefings to track progress toward fundraising goals and inform strategic decision-making. 
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events. 
• Manage grant writing, grant proposals and identification of new grant opportunities. 
• Partner with finance to ensure smooth integration and accurate gift accounting. 
• Direct the development and implementation of annual direct mail appeals and donor communications. 
• Identify, research, and qualify prospects, including re-qualifying lapsed donors to determine their current philanthropic interests and giving potential. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience/Certificates/Licenses):

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Finance, or other related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization.
• Previous people management experience.
• Proven success in designing and managing a variety of fundraising campaigns, including solicitation of major gifts. 
• Excellent program management skills and the ability to manage complex timelines and multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits:

• Generous PTO policy
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 403b plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Verizon wireless cell phone discount
• Working Advantage/ Tickets at Work benefit program
• 30% employee discount at Outfitters Thrift Store

*Families In Transition is equal employment opportunity employer*