Posted on August 23, 2012

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Director of Development

Reports To: President / CEO
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000
Updated: 8/2/2012
Location: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver CO
Fair Labor Standards Act: __X___ Exempt __ Non-Exempt

Position Overview:

Organization Structure: Direct Supervision: 2 full time employees

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participants as member of Leadership Team, works with peers inside and outside of the agency, and builds and leverages relationships;
• Implements annual giving programs, including initiatives of development services and donor relations. Revenue goals are aligned to annual development plan;
• Develops a coordinated program of communication and solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone/mail, annual report and donor engagement focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support;
• Designs and implements innovative strategies to build collaborative partnerships and attract large gifts from corporations, individuals and foundations;
• Provides personalized donor stewardship for corporate and foundation donors by utilizing a full range of cultivation techniques including personal visits, telephone calls, and personal notes;
• Oversees correspondence regarding receipting for all of NSCD’s contributions, gifts, sponsorships and other activities;
• Establishes and maintains a positive corporate presence in the community through relationships with local business, industry, civic and community organizations;
• Creates collaboration with other non-profit agencies to maximum foundation funding;
• Manages database software that pertains to development functions;
• Develops and presents status reports for staff, the Board of Trustees and the Advancement Task Force;
• Responsible for the management and activities of the fundraising staff.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or equivalent. Master degree preferred;
• Eight to ten years' fundraising experience, including donor acquisitions and renewal, planned giving programs, capital campaigns, foundations and corporate fundraising;
• 3-5 years of experience as a Development Director or equivalent;
• Raiser’s Edge 7.0 or donor database management experience.

Additional Experience/Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with minimal guidance;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff in a team-oriented environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical and cognitive disabilities, adaptive sports industry preferred;
• Experience in general public relations and/or marketing;
• Flexible with days and hours of work, based on NSCD needs;
• Ability to successfully manage multiple, high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Must have a valid CO driver’s license and drive NSCD vehicle.

Physical Requirements:

• Dexterity, auditory and visual acuity to operate computers and phones or mobile devices;
• Auditory and visual acuity to interact with guests, sponsors, clients on a daily basis;
• Able to work for long periods of time without break during the conduct of presentations and events.

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