Job
Director of Development
| Location | Scottsdale, AZ 85259 |
| Date Posted | April 30, 2024 |
| Job ID | 11471 |
| Employment Type | Direct Hire |
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is searching for a Director of Development to join an impactful nonprofit dedicated to arts and STEM education! This is a full-time, onsite position based in Scottsdale, AZ!
OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), this professional will have an established background in coordinating fundraising strategies in support of mission-directed activities and general operations. The Director of Development works with donors directly and in combination with the Foundation’s CEO and Chief Advancement Officer while managing a staff that works in individual and major giving, membership and annual support, and special event programming.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), this professional will have an established background in coordinating fundraising strategies in support of mission-directed activities and general operations. The Director of Development works with donors directly and in combination with the Foundation’s CEO and Chief Advancement Officer while managing a staff that works in individual and major giving, membership and annual support, and special event programming.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Oversees/manages the day-to-day performance of the Advancement department’s team.
- With the help of this team and under the direction of the CAO, the Director of Development provides leadership for:
- Acknowledgment and fulfillment of gifts and pledges while ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funding sources.
- Acquisition, retention, and stewardship of Members.
- Fundraising-specific communications on behalf of the Foundation.
- Development and use of analytics and performance metrics to support monthly Advancement Dashboard and Advancement Summary along with utilization of other standard reporting models and tools.
- Budgeting and forecasting activities for the Advancement team.
- Building robust corporate and major donor portfolios with intent to significantly increase revenue from each segment.
- Establishing a philanthropic support-driven major gifts program, ensuring appropriate recognition and cultivation in a continuous cycle.
- Actively participating in planning and execution of the Annual Campaign, providing additional support for all other fundraising initiatives; the internal activities of the Capital Campaign; and the development of a legacy gifts program that is both an independent effort and a part of any Comprehensive Campaign efforts.
- Works with CEO and CAO to assist board members and related committees with scheduling donor meetings.
- Works with the Associate Vice President for Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives and the Grants Manager to maintain the database of projects and provide status updates on this work to the Leadership team.
- Helps develop initiatives to build a Corporate Partner program.
- Utilizes CRM/Donation Management databases and Microsoft Office software products for the benefit of work that is shared throughout the organization.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, including experience in relationship development, staff management, and grant writing.
- A proven track record in producing programs on time, within budget, and that generate steadily increasing philanthropic support for small to mid-sized organizations.
- Previous experience in both the cultivation of corporate relationships as well as individual donors.
- Outstanding written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Altru, Salesforce NSPS, or other preferred CRM platform.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Exceptional team leadership and coaching skills.
- Excellent ability to strategize, set and meet goals, be proactive, and have meticulous attention to detail in the completion of tasks.
- Strong professional drive and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Direct experience in small to mid-sized arts and/or culture institutions with national and international recognition.
- Demonstrated record of strong management of multiple programs/projects and cross-departmental work/alignment.
- Advanced certification and continued education in the field of philanthropy is a plus.
COMPENSATION
This position offers a salary of $110-$120K DOE. Additional benefits are included. This is an opportunity that will inspire you daily!
HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration, please apply here today!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
