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Emily's Entourage ยท 2 days ago

Director of Development

Emily's Entourage (EE) is an innovative 501(c)(3) organization focused on advancing research and treatments for cystic fibrosis. The Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts, manage donor relationships, and oversee event strategies to support the organization's mission and grow its philanthropic revenue.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the development lead, working closely with EE leadership to build, execute, and manage a long-term fundraising strategy to grow and diversify EE's annual revenue with ambitious goals and timelines
Implement and execute an annual and multi-year fundraising plan to meet the organization's fundraising goals
Work closely with the co-founders on their own fundraising priorities, helping them expand their networks and introduce them to new potential donors
Establish metrics and dashboards to track progress, measure outcomes, and report regularly on progress towards fundraising goals
Identify, cultivate, and manage a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making mid-level and major gifts
Work with co-founders to develop personalized cultivation and stewardship plans to foster long-term donor relationships
Lead annual giving initiatives, including campaigns, appeals, and donor engagement strategies
Oversee grant activities- prospecting, proposal development, submission, and reporting- with a focus on expanding EE's grant portfolio and revenue
Play a strategic role in EE's events, including leveraging its signature annual gala to expand the donor base
Working with the Director of Marketing and Communications, generate donor communications, newsletters, the annual impact report, and stewardship materials in addition to other print, digital, and social media content
Supervise development staff, including the Development Assistant, consultants, and vendors; recruit and onboard new team members as needed
Manage development operations, including CRM oversight, gift processing, donor acknowledgment, and data hygiene

Qualification

Fundraising strategyMajor gifts managementGrant writingCRM oversightEvent managementTech-savvyTeam managementCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Minimum of seven years of professional fundraising experience at a mission-driven nonprofit with a demonstrated track record of success in increasing philanthropic efforts
Understanding of fundraising principles and development best practices
Experience in leading and implementing fundraising plans
Deep experience in individual giving with a track record of securing gifts from donors at various levels
Experience prospecting and qualifying new donors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong listening skills and ability to inspire and organize people
Collaborative approach to working with individuals and teams
Excellent project and people management skills
Strong attention to detail and capacity to balance competing priorities
Tech-savvy and proficient in working with commonly used technology systems and tools, such as Google Drive, Google Analytics, GiveButter, WordPress, Bloomerang, Salesforce, Slack, and/or similar programs
Creative and resourceful self-starter with a 'get it done' attitude
Inspired by the mission, vision, and values of EE

Preferred

Candidates located in the Greater Philadelphia region
Consideration given to candidates in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions

Benefits

EE offers competitive benefits.

Company

Emily's Entourage

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Emily's Entourage (EE) is an innovative 501(c)3 foundation that accelerates research for new treatments and a cure for individuals in the final 10% of the cystic fibrosis (CF) community that do not benefit from existing mutation-targeted therapies.

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Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Coby Kramer Golinkoff
Co-Founder, Board Member, and NYC Chair
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Emily Kramer-Golinkoff
Co-Founder
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