Science Buddies · 17 hours ago

Director of Development (US Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop strategies to identify, cultivate, and steward a diverse portfolio of new corporate and foundation partners

Responsible for meeting key revenue goals

Recommend and manage outreach and prospect research to build awareness and support the cultivation and acquisition of new funders

Develop and implement comprehensive donor stewardship strategies and practices to strengthen relationships with existing funders

Write, edit, submit, and steward high-quality funding proposals to meet fundraising goals

Maintain an understanding of industry trends, current events, and related information that may impact fundraising

Work with the program team to steward programs to ensure all grant obligations are met

Maintain accurate/timely records within CRM tools of all partner communications and activities

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Required

A sincere interest in STEM and/or STEM education is a must

Bachelor's degree or higher

5+ years of experience in development/fundraising with increasing levels of responsibility

Track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious goals managing and/or supporting the management of a portfolio of funders

Experience securing funding from and working with corporations and private foundations

Demonstrable track record of personally soliciting and securing at least 6 figure sponsorships or grants

An innovative, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving mindset

An eagerness to develop and lead new fundraising initiatives/strategies

Excellent writing and communication skills including grant writing, public speaking, and solid relationship management skills at all levels of an organization

Goal-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills

Solid understanding of budgets related to proposals and a high level of computer literacy, including proficiency with Google Docs and Microsoft Office.