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JVS · 2 days ago

Director of Development

East Orange, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$95K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

JVS is a workforce development non-profit based in Essex County, seeking a Director of Development to lead and expand its fundraising efforts. This role involves developing fundraising strategies, managing donor portfolios, and collaborating with stakeholders to maximize fundraising potential.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy which includes income from major gifts, special events, corporate sponsorships, government entities, and foundations

Create strategies to expand and diversify individual and corporate donors

Solicit and steward a portfolio of donors, especially individuals, who have the potential for increased giving to JVS

Support the work of the Chief Executive Officer and JVS Board in fundraising and stewardship efforts

Employ Business Intelligence to analyze funding trends, donor behavior and grant data to help JVS identify the most promising future grant opportunities

Oversee the development of annual calendar of grant submissions

Create and implement the Annual Giving campaign(s)

Manage the annual fundraising goal and provide timely updates on the status throughout the fiscal year

Manage Development Associate who supports Development as well as marketing efforts

Oversee JVS donor database (DonorPerfect) to ensure that gift recording and acknowledgements are done efficiently and in a timely manner. In particular, ensuring up-to-date information on tracking against annual fundraising goals

Manage and oversee all fundraising Special Events, including an annual event, and cultivation opportunities

Collaborate with JVS program colleagues on fundraising potential based on program-related impact

Work closely with CEO in production and execution of Board communications

Coordinate Board Development Committee, including creation of agenda and materials in advance of meetings

Oversee creation of donor acknowledgement materials and donor listings. Updating and ensuring accuracy of these lists is of primary importance

Manage Development Department budget, including tracking of expenses and requirements associated with revenue allocation and budgeting

Work with team members on wealth-screening projects, analyze results and integrate into prospect pipeline

Perform other position-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising strategyDonor managementTeam managementBusiness IntelligenceProject managementAnalytical skillsTeam buildingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInitiative

Required

Experience: Fundraising leadership and strategy: 5 years (Required)

Develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy which includes income from major gifts, special events, corporate sponsorships, government entities, and foundations

Create strategies to expand and diversify individual and corporate donors

Solicit and steward a portfolio of donors, especially individuals, who have the potential for increased giving to JVS

Support the work of the Chief Executive Officer and JVS Board in fundraising and stewardship efforts

Employ Business Intelligence to analyze funding trends, donor behavior and grant data to help JVS identity the most promising future grant opportunities