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DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION & DEVELOPMENT
The Director of Foundation and Development will be responsible for implementing the Strategic Plan for Spectrum Services Foundation, Ulster County, New York. Reporting to the President of the Board of Directors, the Development Director will be responsible for achieving the Foundation’s fundraising goals and leveraging key relationships locally, regionally and nationally. The position is paid 30 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Lead and manage the Foundation’s overall
development efforts.
• Implement the Foundation’s multi-year strategic
plan for the development of the vision and mission of Spectrum Services Foundation, including the development of annual and long-term fundraising objectives, working closely with members of the Foundation Board, members of the Center of Spectrum Services Board of Trustees and administrative staff.
• Train Board members, volunteers and staff to support fundraising and marketing efforts.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with previous, current and potential corporate and foundation sponsors and individual donors; cultivate major gifts.
• Engage in regular solicitations of past, present and prospective donors, corporate sponsors, politicians and philanthropists.
• Within the first 15 months, focus on meeting the fundraising goal of $250,000 for capital improvements, operating expenses, Staff Support Fund and other needs as identified.
• Represent the Spectrum Services Foundation in the greater Hudson Valley, including speaking engagements, Chamber of Commerce functions, and major events
• Propose, implement and monitor Foundation budget.
• Identify and cultivate additional sources of income including corporate contributions, foundations, grants, and other organizations/individuals.
• Work with administrative staff and Foundation Board to plan, problem solve and develop a multi-disciplinary team approach to accomplish development activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities essential with excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to engage others in active participation of the Foundation mission
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets
• Proven management and leadership capabilities
• High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative.
• Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough understanding of strategic development
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage
new relationships
• Strong partnership-building and event planning skills
• Thorough understanding of all components of a diversified funding base
• Flexible schedule with the ability to attend early morning and evening meetings and weekend events.
• Two or more years experience in public relations, development and/or fundraising.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• Collaborate in the coordination of the activities of the
Foundation Board.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy.
• Attend meetings and committee meetings of the
Foundation Board.
• Collaborate with Development Office Coordinator.
• Knowledge of data base programs.
• Meet with support staff as needed.
• Adhere to policies in the Staff Handbook and Human Resources Manual and other handbooks pertinent to the functioning of the position.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree in a related field. prior work in administration management in a leadership position
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ABILITIES:
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Able to travel as needed.
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