ABOUT US:

At Dawning Family Services our mission is to embrace diverse families with children touched by housing instability or homelessness and support their transition to a safe and stable home. We create new beginnings by providing vital support services that assist parents and children in transitioning to permanent housing, fostering well-being and long-term stability and success.

Our pillars of service guide our vision of a community without homelessness where all families can live and thrive. Prevention reduces homelessness; Emergency Shelter provides immediate housing; Rapid Re-Housing offers rental and utility assistance; and Work for Success helps parents achieve income stability through career paths.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Dawning Family Services’ fundraising programs and activities, including major gifts, annual fund, donor stewardship, special events, and donor database management. The Director of Development also oversees grant writing, marketing, volunteers, and communications for the agency. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Board of Directors in all development, communications, and fundraising endeavors. Must have 5 to 7 years of experience in nonprofit development and fundraising.  Experience working people and/or families experiencing housing instability and homelessness preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  PLANNING – Establish annual and long-range comprehensive development and communication plans with measurable goals/metrics to meet annual fundraising goals.

·  AWARENESS – Implement an awareness campaign that educates the community on the agency’s mission, services, and needs through networking and presentations, as well as coordinate targeted speaking engagements.

·  PROSPECTS – Oversee prospect research and target analytics to identify potential new donors and friends to all giving programs. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with prospective donors, friends, and volunteers throughout the community.

·  ANNUAL FUND – Direct and manage all aspects of a comprehensive and strategic Annual Fund Program, including prospect research, donor solicitation, direct mail, online giving, and annual fund drives. Produce meaningful monthly reports evaluating Annual Fund strategies, appeals, and progress.

·  MAJOR GIFTS – Grow a Major Gifts Program, including identification, cultivation, and direct solicitation of major donors. Involve members of the Board and key staff as needed in the execution of the Major Gifts Program. Produce meaningful bi-monthly reports evaluating Major Gifts strategy and progress.

·  GRANTS – Oversee grant seeking, including research, proposal writing, and stewardship and reporting requirements. Will work closely with the Directors of Programs and Operations, the grant writer, and the CEO on grant proposals.

·  DATABASE MANAGEMENT – Oversee the donor database and related gift processing and tracking systems. Ensures timely and accurate acknowledgment of all donor gifts while ensuring donor records are updated and secure.

·  STEWARDSHIP – Develop and implement donor stewardship and recognition programs.

·  EVENTS – Coordinate and oversee annual fundraising events to support the agency’s fundraising, donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, and community engagement goals.

·  MARKETING – Oversee agency’s print publications to support all fundraising activities and events. Create social media campaigns and oversee online presence of agency.

·  BOARD – Engage the Board of Directors in fundraising through board fundraising training, mission stories, and board development committee meetings. Work with key board members to identify prospects for major gifts, sponsorships, and direct solicitations.

·  SUPERVISE – Supervise and collaborate with the Development Assistant, fundraising committees and volunteers.

·  Demonstrate professional conduct at all times and perform other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. DCF background clearance, fingerprinting, and drug testing required.

·  Embrace the mission of Dawning Family Services.

·  Prior management of fundraising operations and development required; knowledge and understanding of capital campaigns preferred.

· Foster an environment of teamwork within the agency.

·  Possess strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and writing skills.

·  Ability to work with and motivate staff, board members, and other volunteers.

·  Cultivate and sustain relationships with a wide variety of constituencies including existing and prospective donors, foundations, grant sources, and local business and community partners.

·  Be a “self-starter” and goal-driven; willing to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.

·  Be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals; ability to multitask a must.

·  Bachelor’s Degree.

·  5 to 7 years’ experience in professional fundraising and development.

WHAT WE OFFER:

* Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates for employees

* 12 days of PTO per year with increases at 2, 5, and 10 years. 13 paid holidays annually

* Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match

* $15,000 in employee life insurance paid for by Dawning Family Services

* Employee Assistance Program

* Supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates