Posted on July 20, 2012

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Individual Donor Manager (Part-Time)

Since 1994, New Destiny has focused its efforts on increasing housing resources for low-income families and individuals at risk of domestic violence and homelessness with a goal of promoting the long-term safety and stability for domestic violence victims. It has developed 13 residential projects that house over 400 households a year. New Destiny’s service-enriched housing model integrates on-site services with permanent housing – helping vulnerable families to stabilize and thrive. New Destiny has developed HousingLink, a housing resource center that offers counseling, training, and information to help domestic violence survivors find and retain safe, affordable housing. Finally, New Destiny collects housing data and engages in research that informs education and advocacy efforts. Working in conjunction with other organizations as well as on its own, New Destiny has helped shape public programs and provided feedback on the effects of existing policies and programs aimed at serving low-income domestic violence survivors.

JOB DESCRIPTION

New Destiny is seeking a 2-day a week fundraising consultant to develop and implement an individual giving program that includes identification and cultivation of potential major gift donors, gift solicitation through appeals and in-person meetings, and cultivation through small events. This position will complement the efforts of a Development Consultant who is responsible for foundation, corporate, and government grants and for coordinating New Destiny’s communications program. Both positions report directly to the Executive Director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop strategies to meet fundraising goals by identifying potential donors
• Work with and staff the Fund Development Committee of the Board by scheduling meetings, drafting agendas and reports, and conferring regularly with the Chair about focus and follow up
• Prepare monthly Individual Donor reports for the Executive Director and the Board
• Track individual giving using e-Tapestry fundraising software
• Research existing and potential donors to determine philanthropic interests, capacity, and connections
• Schedule, prepare materials for, and attend meeting with prospective high-level donors and coordinate site visits with donors and prospects
• Design and implement a stewardship program for donors
• Work on the Annual Appeal by drafting appeal letters, coordinating mailing of the letters and responses, and reporting to the Fund Development Committee and Executive Director about the progress and outcome of the Appeal
• Provide assistance where appropriate with the Annual Event
• Coordinate communication efforts for individual donors with the Development Consultant
• Other activities as appropriate

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or higher degree and 5 years’ work experience in individual donor fundraising with a proven track record in leading efforts to raise funds from individuals, including success in securing five figure gifts/grants
• Experience using e-Tapestry or comparable fundraising software
• Committed to and enthusiastic about New Destiny’s mission
• Strong oral and written communication skills – with the ability to present and interpret program goals to potential donors
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with the Board of Directors, donors, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task

Application Instructions

Send cover letter, compensation requirements, and resume to resumes@newdestinyhousing.org.