Raritan Headwaters Association · 11 hours ago
Director of Development
Bedminster, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expRaritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting clean water for present and future generations. The Development Director serves as RHA’s senior fundraising strategist, leading innovative development strategies and overseeing a talented team to support the organization’s mission and financial sustainability.
EducationEnvironmental EngineeringNon Profit
Responsibilities
Set the vision and goals for development
Spearhead the creation and execution of strategies to diversify funding sources and stimulate growth, with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, major gifts, corporate and foundation funding, and planned giving as growing revenue sources
Personally manage a portfolio of major and leadership-level donors while strengthening RHA’s emerging planned giving program
Lead a team responsible for executing RHA’s fundraising strategy, including annual giving campaigns, grant acquisition, events, volunteer coordination, and communications
Provide clear direction, mentorship, and accountability to drive strong performance and professional growth across the development function
Cultivate a data-driven decision-making culture that optimizes internal processes and leverages tools like Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge to support efficient fundraising
Build and steward a robust pipeline of funders and partners aligned with RHA’s strategic priorities, mission, and values
Establish a structured approach to reporting and research to inform strategic donor-cultivation efforts
Collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Management Team to align development efforts with organizational objectives
Prepare reports for the Board, donor impact data, and presentations for meetings and planning sessions
Serve as the primary liaison for the Development Committee, providing staff and Board members with guidance on donor engagement and major gift solicitation
Be conversant in RHA’s programs and effectively communicate the Association’s mission and impact to inspire and attract new donors and funding sources
Serve as a visible ambassador for RHA, engaging donors, partners, and community leaders through site visits, events, and one-on-one cultivation meetings
Provide regular revenue forecasts and partner with Finance on the annual budget process
Proactively identify revenue risks and pursue new funding opportunities to align with operational goals
Exercise appropriate budget oversight and contribute to long-term financial planning and sustainability
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or business development, preferably in leadership roles
Proven track record in individual giving, major gifts, grants, and fundraising strategy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with public speaking
Detail-oriented with strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
Ability to develop and manage fundraising budgets
Experience in leading and motivating teams
Demonstrated commitment to RHA's mission and goals
Sensitivity and ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
Preferred
Knowledge of Blackbaud platforms is a plus
Benefits
403(b) plan with matching contributions
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Professional development.
Company
Raritan Headwaters Association
Protecting clean water in our rivers, our streams and our homes.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
American Water
2024-05-02Grant· $0.01M
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