Needs From: BrownEngage

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

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Prevention and Community Education, the Training and Outreach Specialist is responsible for training, outreach, and community engagement efforts connected to the Sexual Assault (SA) Coalition initiatives, as well as building strategic community partnerships for the overall agency. This position engages Rhode Island communities through prevention efforts in statewide programs, meetings and initiatives. Working closely with all internal programs and external partners to identify and respond to prevention and training needs and serving as a central hub for community requests.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, plan, update and facilitate interpersonal violence workshops and focus groups with a diverse variety of audiences as needed/ requested.

To provide a safe, confidential environment for training/workshop participants to ask questions and receive support and information.

Provide outreach, technical assistance and support to community entities to create new and/or support existing partnerships, create protective environments, and increase the reach of Day One messaging, programs and services.

Serve as the central hub for all training requests, coordinating and triaging trainings to the appropriate departments while collaborating with trainers across the agency to strengthen cross-department collaboration and overall training capacity.

Support the SA Coalition’s violence project initiatives by contributing to the planning, coordination, and implementation of training, education, advocacy, outreach, and prevention efforts that strengthen community response and systems change.

Leads collaboration with SA Coalition partners and interested parties to identify issues, priorities, and develop strategies and community-based responses to sexual violence

Work with the Day One team to plan, implement and evaluate prevention initiatives including social media campaigns and community/virtual events.

Assist in program development, grant reporting and evaluation efforts.

Communicate and collaborate with other Day One departments to share expertise and increase effectiveness of Day One programming.

Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, and agency meetings.

Develop and increase expertise with ongoing training opportunities and professional development.

To act as spokesperson for the agency through educational presentations and written reports.

To perform all other duties as assigned.

ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

Meet as directed for supervision and peer support

Attend and participate in conferences and in-service trainings as needed

Effective communication with management and program staff to ensure the continued successful operation of all programs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Strong interpersonal skills to the development and facilitation of educational content and presentations for a wide range of ages and skill levels, from pre-school through professionals

Verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy

The ability to deal effectively in stressful situations and crises as they arise

Knowledge and understanding of sexual assault/abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual exploitation dynamics

Sensitivity to the issues of family and community violence sexual assault/abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual exploitation dynamics

Demonstrate competencies regarding cultural humility and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Facilitation Skills

Knowledge of prevention frameworks

Completion of the Victim of Crime Helpline training

BCI and DCYF Clearances.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is an on‑site position and includes work at the Day One office as well as in school and community‑based settings. Remote or virtual work for project‑specific assignments with supervisory approval,

Position requires flexible hours and some evening and weekend hours

Position requires some in-state travel and access to reliable transportation

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in relevant field Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and navigating databases

*Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred but not required.

Please apply on our website at: Training and Outreach Specialist - Day One RI