CdLS Foundation USA · 2 months ago
Development Director
Avon, Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $85K/yrCdLS Foundation USA is a national family support organization based in Avon, Connecticut, dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of living with rare diseases. The Development Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all fundraising and donor activities, including events and donor relationship development.
Individual and Family Services
Responsibilities
Effectively communicate our case for support
Maintain regular communication and build organizational relationships with major donors through special letters, gift acknowledgements, phone calls and other communication
Manage key special events with staff support. This includes major marathons and golf tournaments
Partner with Finance Director to monitor and maintain donor database records for accurate and timely receipt of gifts, cultivation of individual donors
Periodic presentations at board and staff meetings
Assist in producing compelling correspondence for Direct Mail and Donor Acknowledgment materials
Reporting on results of development activities for Executive Director, Board, and Staff
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency with knowledge of Word and Excel
Donor Database experience is desired
Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team
Company
CdLS Foundation USA
In 1977, Sue Anthony (a mother of a child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome) published an informal, hand-typed newsletter entitled Reaching Out to share life experiences and medical information with the caregivers and professionals of those diagnosed with the rare syndrome, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS).
Founded in 1981
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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