Director of Development

Director of Development – Non-Profit

Company: Exceptional Care for Children                                        Location: Newark, DE 19713

Salary/Wage: Salary commensurate with experience                  Status: Full Time, Employee

Relevant Work Experience:  5+years                                              Career Level: Experienced (Non-manager)

Education Level:  Bachelor’s Degree

Director of Development

Job Description:

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN FUND RAISING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB 

Exceptional Care for Children (ECC) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Director.  ECC is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to technology-dependent children and their families through skilled nursing, transitional and palliative care.  To continue this mission, our organization is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Management Team and be responsible for managing and supervising our fund raising and communication programs.  The Development Director plans, organizes, and directs all ongoing and special project funding programs for the organization.  Prior fund raising and database management of constituent data experience is critical to this position.   An individual who has worked in the tri-state area and is looking for career growth would be an ideal applicant.

 

The candidate we are looking for will have demonstrated constituent relationship management experience in the following areas:

·         Special Events

·         Individual & Major Gift Solicitations

·         Government, Corporate & Private Grant Writing & Solicitations

·         Direct Mail Programs

·         Cause-Related Marketing Efforts

·         Planned Giving

 

Key Responsibilities: Preparing strategic plans with short- and long-range goals to meet company funding objectives and enlisting support from board members, staff, and volunteer organizations.

  Developing and submitting grant proposals for funds from private foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

  Identifying potential contributors to special project funds and ongoing operations through examination of past records, individual and corporate contracts, and knowledge of the community.

  Developing public relations materials to enhance organization image and promote fund raising program.

  Planning and coordinating benefit events such as banquets, balls, or auctions.

  Organizing solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

 

 

 Qualifications:

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN FUND RAISING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB 

Bachelors degree from an accredited, four-year college or university with five years experience. 

Prior experience with healthcare and/or non-profit a plus. 

Successful completion of a criminal record check and drug screen required.

 

Skills: Strong organizational, management and administrative skills including the

ability to multi-task. The proven ability to solicit and close financial agreements with

donors is essential. A sound understanding of financial reports and budgeting are

required. Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written presentation skills

are needed. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database management

software is needed. Ease and comfort in speaking with corporate leaders.

 

Work Experience: A minimum of five years of experience.   Experience in direct solicitation and closing gifts required.  Event planning experience is also required.

 

Work Environment:  Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary to represent ECC and attend community fundraising events. Frequent travel within the region is required.

 

Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, 403 (b), vacation and sick. 

 

For consideration: Email your resume with salary requirements to

careers@exceptionalcare.org . Your salary requirements must be included. Equal Opportunity Employer