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StartCare · 1 month ago

Director of Development and Fundraising

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

StartCare is an organization focused on financial growth and programmatic success. The Director of Development and Fundraising is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support the agency's mission, overseeing donor relations, and leading a high-performing team to achieve financial goals.

Addiction TreatmentHealth CareNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent CareWellness

Responsibilities

Develop and operationalize the fund development strategy, donor programs, and long and short-term fundraising goals to support programmatic success and agency viability

Establish performance measures, monitor results, and evaluate the efficacy of the fund development program

Manage the fund development function efficiently and oversee development activities

Identify and address development issues that affect the well-being and effectiveness of the organization and development strategy

Engage elected officials and their offices for collaboration on community initiatives and funding opportunities

Oversee the public funding application and grant process on the local, state, and federal level

Research, pursue, and secure appropriate city contracts while working closely with the Program and Strategy department

Engage relevant non-profit organizations, religious institutions, government agencies to establish community partnerships and referral pathways of participants into StartCare programs

Work with the Board of Trustees to maximize Board giving and participation as well as to recruit new Board members

Cultivate, attracts, manage, and retain a balanced portfolio of corporate and private donors; continuously identify engage, and convert prospects

Coordinate and oversee a stewardship program in collaboration with the fund development team

Create the annual fundraising calendar and oversee fundraising events including the annual Gala

Collaborate with the development team to identify and pursue funding opportunities; oversee grant writing initiatives

Foster a culture of philanthropy within StartCare and donor communities through volunteerism, targeted communication, and active engagement

Maintain donor and financial records in accordance with general accounting and fundraising standards

Increase visibility of StartCare’s development activities and maintain good public relations

Ensure the design and development of marketing activities; oversee the development and dissemination of donor communication, the Annual Report, and other strategic stakeholder messaging

Lead the Fund Development Committee, establish the Fund Development Charter, and serve as the thought leader with StartCare’s Board of Directors, and external stakeholders, including government agencies

Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of StartCare’s annual operating budget; set and manage the budget for the fund development division, including campaign budgets, and collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources on divisional workforce and compensation planning

Build and manage a high-performing team to support fundraising operations; align team performance with agency objectives and fundraising goals

Formalize the standard operating procedures for fund development and establish policies to achieve best practices, accountability, and compliance with all regulations and laws, the code of ethics for fundraising professionals, as well as StartCare’s mission and values

Keep abreast of developments in philanthropy and fund development and participate in seminars and workshops to support role success

Other duties as requested and needed

Qualification

Fund development strategyGrant writingFundraising principlesPublic funding processNonprofit accountingEvent managementTeam leadershipCommunication skillsBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCFRE certificationMS Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field

5 years of progressive experience in fund development with a proven record of success in securing public dollars

Solid Understanding of the city and state legislative and funding process, timeline, committees, application process (discretionary and capital), and relevant guidelines/rules

Experience overseeing and executing small- and large-scale development events including classic fundraisers as well as targeted engagement and cultivation opportunities

In-depth knowledge of fundraising principles and governance, as well as a foundational understanding of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial nonprofit reporting

Expert communication skills, as well as writing, analytical, and research skills to craft clear and compelling funding proposals and strategic communication content

Skilled negotiator, decision maker, problem solver and project manager

Dynamic leader with a high emotional quotient, and demonstrated success in fostering a cohesive, diverse, high-performing team

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects on an ongoing basis

Ability to work well independently within a team environment

Commitment to StartCare's mission

Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Master's degree in business administration, non-profit management, or a related field

Certification as a fundraising executive (CFRE)

Knowledge of the mental health and substance use crisis in general as it relates to New York

Company

StartCare

StartCare is a Black-founded, community-based healthcare organization leading the way in delivering care for New Yorkers seeking health support since 1969.

Founded in 1969

Brooklyn, New York, USA

201-500 employees