Position Summary
Provides leadership, management, and coordination for all fundraising efforts. Create fundraising strategies that increase the organization’s support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources. Play a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors for capital and annual gifts. Work closely with the President and CEO, Chief Operations Officer, Board of Directors, and other Senior Management staff to achieve the fundraising goals of the organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Plan, administer, and implement all fundraising activities of the Irene Wortham Center.
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Manage the development department in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems and procedures are in place.
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Provide detailed reports about the fundraising progress to the President and CEO, and Chief Operations Officer.
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Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation contributions.
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Identify and write grants for the organization.
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Cultivate and directly solicit key donors, working with key volunteers as well as the President and CEO, as well as the Chief Operations Officer as appropriate.
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Develop annual fundraising plan in collaboration with the President and CEO as well as the Chief Operations Officer as appropriate for approval by the Board of Directors.
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Prepare and/or oversee all direct mail letters, case statements, grants, brochures, and sponsorship proposals required to support fundraising efforts.
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Coordinate donor patron receptions and events.
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Work closely with the Human Resources Director on volunteer recruitment for fundraising efforts.
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Ensure that all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority. This may include a newsletter, and an updated website.
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Serve as a viable spokesperson and advocate for the Center’s mission and program in the funding community.
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Serve as a member of the Senior Management staff.
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Increase publicity for the organization.
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Work with the Board of Directors and President and CEO to set the long range and strategic plan for fundraising.
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Provides supervision and direction to the Development and Marketing Coordinator.
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Other Duties as assigned by the Chief Operations Office.
Education/Training
Bachelors Degree, and at least 2 years of experience in the fundraising field. Must adhere to all ethical standards as set forth by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and IWC Code of Ethics.
Necessary Special Qualifications
Special Skills/Abilities
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Contacts Inside/Outside Organization
All IWC/IWRC staff, Board members, parents, other agency personnel, guests, vendors, etc.
Other Qualifications or Requirements
Mental Effort: Ability to understand and follow complex verbal & written instructions. Have the ability to function independently. Good problem-solving ability.
Visual Effort: Well-lighted office environment requiring average amount of visual effort.
Physical Requirements: Office environment not usually requiring ongoing strenuous physical qualifications. May require occasional lifting of 25 pounds.
Safety: Typically, a low risk of injury due to typical office environment. IWC’s philosophy is to provide the safest work environment possible while meeting requirements from OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment that is not exposed to extremes in temperature, humidity, dust or pollutants.
Scope of Position: Number of employees supervised: 1
