The Development Director must have proven success in fundraising and is responsible for developing and implementing all annual and long-range development plans in alignment with the organization’s goals and advance the financial success of MiraVia.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide strategic input and work with Executive Director to develop annual and long-range development plans.
- Cultivate and solicit annual and endowment gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
- Build relationships with current donors and form a large prospective network of donors.
- Research and identify strong grant opportunities and write grant requests.
- Design and implement a planned giving program.
- Coordinate and manage any future capital campaigns.
- Supervise the position of Volunteer Manager.
- Manage donor data system and integrate data into an annual fundraising plan and budget.
- Represent MiraVia at special events including public speaking.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college.
- Minimum of three to five years of successful fund development experience, including a successful record with direct solicitation of gifts and capital campaigns. Proven success at meeting fundraising goals must be demonstrated along with experience in preparing budgets including forecasting income and related expenses.
- Demonstrated knowledge of planned giving.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, strong supervisory and organizational skills and good computer skills (including experience with fundraising software and database management).
- Strong commitment to MiraVia’s mission and core values.
- Thorough knowledge of emerging trends in fundraising strategies.
- Understanding and respect for MiraVia’s core values and mission statement.
SKILLS:
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including public speaking; assessing fund development and fiscal needs; understanding and evaluating fiscal and financial reports; fluent in use of current technology, strong relationship building; and delegating and achieving results through subordinates.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct supervisory responsibility for the Volunteer Manager.
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
Must be able to operate computer and other electronic devices as well as office machines such as fax, telephone, etc.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, printers, telephone, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Occasional travel to conferences or special events.
TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing. Must have strong public speaking skills, the ability to communicate effectively with donors and/or prospective donors, and to motivate others to support the mission of the organization. Must be able to resolve problems and make effective decisions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasionally called upon to work overtime or odd schedules. Works in a typical office setting unless at special events.
Qualified candidates may submit resumes to Debbie Capen, Executive Director, at debbiecapen@miravia.org.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT.
