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ANSWER Scholarship, Inc. · 16 hours ago

Development Director

Charlotte Metro

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

7+ years exp

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Susan Andersen

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan tailored to the specific demographics, industries, and donor pool within the greater CharMeck.

Spearhead approach for the organization to generate $600,000 annually within 3 years.

Serve as staff lead for development committee and key fundraising volunteers to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and foster a culture of philanthropy throughout volunteer leadership.

Identify and pursue opportunities for new fundraising and revenue growth through creative means.

Identify and engage with potential and existing major donors, philanthropic organizations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to foster strong and lasting relationships.

Lead major gift campaigns, capital campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives to secure substantial contributions and investments.

In collaboration with development associate, plan, organize, and execute fundraising events and campaigns that engage the community, attract potential donors, and increase overall financial support.

Implement effective donor stewardship to include standardized stewardship expectations and local specialization as designed, to ensure ongoing support and engagement, fostering a sense of pride and partnership in the organization's mission.

Assist in identifying grant opportunities from local agencies, foundations, and corporations and collaborate with colleagues, board members and key stakeholders to secure funding for our initiatives and projects.

Collaborate with Communications and Marketing online giving to ensure the building of new prospects and donors through social media, newsletters and general public engagement.

Partner with each board member individually in identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts.

Ensure accurate information is entered and maintained in the CRM, Little Green Light.

Conduct donor screening, build a portfolio and pipeline and develop/execute a cultivation and stewardship plan for individual, corporate and institutional donors.

Provide strong and visionary leadership to the fundraising team member as well as Communications Manager, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain fundraising staff to build a skilled and motivated team capable of achieving fundraising goals across initiatives.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development opportunities for staff growth.

Empower team members to develop creative and innovative fundraising strategies and initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusivity, and accountability, where staff feel valued and inspired to contribute their best efforts.

Work closely with the finance team to ensure proper allocation and reporting of funds and maintain transparency with donors and stakeholders.

Represent the organization at public events, conferences, and media appearances to raise awareness about our mission and drive support for our cause.

Monitor, analyze and report on metrics and KPIs to measure the success and effectiveness of fundraising efforts and regularly report progress to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Qualification

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FundraisingMajor giftsEvent planningCRM softwareDonor engagementNonprofit managementPublic relationsOnline fundraising

Required

Persons Applying should live in the Greater Charlotte, NC area

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications) required, advanced degree preferred.

7-10 years of related experience and proven history of successful fundraising of at least $300,000 a year in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on major gifts, events, and annual fund campaigns.

Knowledge of the unique philanthropic landscape.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, inspire and motivate teams, volunteers, and donors.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling presentations and proposals.

High level of emotional intelligence and the ability to cultivate strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Familiarity with fundraising software, donor wealth screening, CRM database, and online fundraising platforms.

Passion for the mission and vision of our nonprofit organization and dedication to making a positive impact on the community.

Extensive experience with collaborative work within and across organizational departments/functions.

While this full-time position is remote, it is based in Charlotte and requires the ability to attend in-person meetings as scheduled. Some nights and weekends may be required.