Mohawk Hudson Humane Society · 13 hours ago
Director of Development
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$62K/yr - $62K/yr
2+ years expMohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) is dedicated to transforming the lives of animals and the people who love them. The Director of Development plays a crucial role in planning, implementing, and growing a comprehensive fundraising and donor stewardship program, while providing strategic direction and hands-on execution across various fundraising initiatives.
CharityNon ProfitVeterinary
Hiring Manager
Sophie Moss, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
In partnership with the Vice President for Development and senior staff, achieve an annual contributed income goal of approximately $4mil through a diversified fundraising portfolio including individual giving, major gifts, community and general giving, recurring gifts, bequests, tributes, grants, sponsorships, and special campaigns
In partnership with the Vice President for Development and senior staff, develop, implement, and monitor the annual development plan with clear revenue goals, timelines, and metrics
Maintain current working knowledge of industry trends and best practices, applying professional knowledge to strengthen MHHS fundraising efforts
Support special fundraising initiatives including capital projects, specialized veterinary procedures, and humane law enforcement actions
Exemplify and promote the MHHS core values: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship
Supervise and mentor a team of three donor services staff, providing clear expectations, feedback, and professional development opportunities
Collaborate across an overall team of 9 development and marketing staff, working together on strategic initiatives
Partner with program staff to gather stories, content, and data that deepen donor understanding of the MHHS vision and core values
Recruit, train, and engage fundraising volunteers strategically in events and stewardship activities, ensuring they are well-supported and aligned with MHHS values
Understand diversity is a strength, equity is non-negotiable, and inclusion is our obligation, and embody this understanding in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders
Develop and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, including oversight of the donor life cycle and moves management process from cultivation to solicitation and stewardship
Coordinate donor meetings, site visits, and impact experiences with the Vice President for Development, President & CEO, program staff, and board members as appropriate
Oversee the MHHS general individual giving, including direct mail strategies, telefundraising, digital media, and relations with third party vendors and work in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Annual Giving & Digital Engagement on direct mail and annual giving outreach
Oversee donor stewardship practices, including timely thank-yous, personalized outreach, donor recognition, and impact updates
Oversee the cultivation and stewardship of recurring donors
Support the growth of planned giving opportunities, including bequest strategies, tribute and legacy giving pathways, and donor recognition
Oversee the management and processing of all different methods of giving and payment platforms including DAF, IRA, stock, electronic fund transfers, third-party donation platforms, and corporate matching gift programs
In collaboration with the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications and Senior Manager of Annual Giving & Digital Engagement, implement donor-focused communications across print, digital, and social channels, ensuring mission-centered and consistent fundraising messaging
Work in collaboration with the marketing and communications team to integrate fundraising priorities into social media, ensuring consistent storytelling, coordinated campaign rollouts, and strong visibility for donor impact and engagement opportunities
Oversee the donor content and user experience across the MHHS website, ensuring pages are accurate, accessible, compelling, up to date, and aligned with current campaigns and organizational priorities
Lead the oversight of the donor management system (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT), including the accuracy and integrity of donor data, gift entry, acknowledgments, and reporting
Use data to segment donors, monitor giving trends, and evaluate the performance and ROI of events, appeals, and campaigns
Produce regular dashboards and reports for the Vice President for Development, President & CEO, and Board of Directors
Work hand-in-hand with the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications on the two primary annual fundraisers, the Gala for Animals and Oktopurrfest, ensuring revenue performance and exceptional experience
Oversee strategy and staffing for all other fundraising events, including smaller-scale events, community fundraisers, donor cultivation events, and any new event opportunities that arise
Collaborate closely with the Director of Institutional Relations on the identification, cultivation, proposal preparation, and stewardship of corporate and foundation partners, including grant reports and sponsorship materials
Qualification
Required
Two or more years of consistent work experience in fundraising, including direct experience with individual giving and at least one additional area: major gifts, events, annual giving, or donor stewardship; prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills
Strong understanding of nonprofit funding models
Comfort and proficiency with donor cultivation and solicitation
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
Proficiency with donor database/CRM systems and strong data literacy
Skilled relationship builder who is warm, approachable, and authentic
Excellent emotional regulation
Empathy
Conflict resolution
Strong communication
Team focus
Flexible and creative problem solving
Decisiveness
Dependability
Organization
Time management
Strong focus on ethical fundraising practices and donor confidentiality
Five days per week, eight hours per day with limited evening and weekend duties for fundraising purposes; this is an in-person position with the option to work from home up to 16 hours per week, with direct supervisor approval; in-person attendance is required at all-staff meetings, the annual Gala and Oktopurrfest and other special fundraising events
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience in animal welfare
Experience as a lead fundraiser or second-in-command supporting a comprehensive development shop
Familiarity with basic planned giving and campaign structures
Knowledge of the Capital Region's philanthropic landscape
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Employee assistance program
Supplemental insurance
Employee discounts
Company
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is a non-profit organization that offers animal shelter and protection services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0MKey Investors
Maddie's Fund
2022-12-23Grant· $0M
2022-09-06Grant· $0M
Leadership Team
Ashley Jeffrey Bouck
Chief Executive Officer
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