GENERAL SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Mission Advancement leads all fundraising activities for the agency. Working in close partnership with Day One’s Executive Leadership Team and key volunteers, the Director will build and sustain an effective and strategic fundraising program. This role requires strong organizational skills, thorough time management and prioritization skills and a disciplined approach to planning and execution. The Director is responsible for overall management of Day One’s advancement efforts, raising the funds needed to sustain and grow the agency’s annual operating budget, including grants, individual giving, corporate support, and events. The Director will build on a solid base of individual donors, corporate partners, private foundations, and government funders and will be accountable for fundraising results, including planning, event execution, donor cultivation, and long-term relationship building.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Strategy –
Provide vision and leadership for the organization’s fundraising strategy and implementation. Work closely with the Executive Director, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors to design and implement a strategic development plan that propels the agency’s mission.
Create annual fundraising plans and execute them to ensure that fundraising goals are set and met or exceeded.
Oversee all aspects of the agency’s grant opportunities.
Work closely with program staff to understand and shape development needs and opportunities.
Represent the agency and serve as a steadfast ambassador for its mission.
Donor Development –
Plan and execute annual campaigns toward the goal of developing major gifts and planned giving programs to increase revenue. Ensure knowledge and execution of the donor moves management cycle with a priority on maintaining strong relationships with donors.
Oversee donor cultivation strategies to sustain and increase annual contributions from individuals and implement prospect research when indicated.
Oversee institutional donor relations with foundations, corporations, and government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, including the development and submission of all timely and accurate funding requests and reports to donors.
Oversee the sustainability and growth of the donor base through creative new campaigns and initiatives.
Build on events to reach new audiences and ensure clear follow up on event engagement.
Manage Board and other volunteer cultivation strategies to increase the fundraising participation of the agency’s voluntary leadership.
Ensure best practices in donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship.
Implement creative and sustainable strategies for fundraising program growth.
Development Operations –
Oversee and enhance development operations and systems as needed. Set and track metrics to ensure that results are on pace with goals and make adjustments based on metrics and return on investment.
Build a pipeline of major donors.
Supervise the Development team to its greatest potential and ensure high productivity and efficiency of development operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate nuanced programmatic details and liaise effectively with the Executive Office and Board, as well as with colleagues across the organization and external partners.
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy of communication(s) and attention to detail.
Ability to lead a team, drive an organizational mission, and contribute to strengthening the brand of the organization.
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in use of constituent relationship management systems, such as Raiser’s Edge NXT.
Commitment to advancing Day One’s mission, utilizing ethical standards and best practices, and staying current with research and advances in fundraising and relevant technology and communications.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekend or evening hours.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of 5 years fundraising and leadership experience, including setting strategic direction and a collaborative approach to multi-faceted development work.
Demonstrated success in all key aspects of fundraising: major and individual gifts, foundation relations and corporate fundraising, and government funding streams.
Substantial experience designing and implementing comprehensive individual and institutional stewardship and fundraising strategies. Track record of creating strategies for developing and increasing grant/gift opportunities.
Please Submit Application on our Website at: Director, Mission Advancement - Day One RI
