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Development Director Position-full-time with full benefits
HALF-TIME DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Job Description
Overview:
The Rathbun Center is seeking a highly motivated Development Director. The position will begin as a half-time position (20 hours/week, with no insurance benefits), with the potential to increase to a full-time position with full benefits based on a quarterly review of clearly defined benchmarks for success. The Development Director is responsible for the overall fundraising strategy and implementation for the Center. This staff member reports directly to the Executive Director, will coordinate closely with our active and engaged Board of Directors, and serves as the primary staff coordinator of the Board’s Development/Public Awareness Committee. This position offers an opportunity to build on a solid fundraising foundation and to affect materially the ability of the Center to assist our guests, who are facing a loved one’s medical crisis.
Responsibilities:
1. Plan, organize, direct, and expand the current fundraising program to increase the overall revenue for the Center’s operations.
2. Lead a systematic and strategic program of fundraising, including implementing an ambitious annual fund, writing grants, and organizing special events.
3. Work closely with the Executive Director to develop and oversee a major gifts program, which involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospective corporate, church, foundation, and individual donors.
4. Manage donor database, thank you notes, and recognition.
5. Oversee all aspects of two annual direct mail appeals, press releases, social media outreach, and preparing written materials, as needed.
6. Present public programs (e.g., civic groups, churches) as requested.
7. Actively participate in a strong team that ensures the smooth operation of the Center and a supportive environment for our guests.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Arts (required), Master of Arts (a plus)
2. 5 plus years of experience in fundraising
3. Familiarity with and strong connections to the community
4. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
5. Knowledge of development strategies for fundraising and for cultivating and soliciting annual and major gifts
6. Ability to see and make connections between ongoing projects and potential donors
7. Experience in creating, planning, and implementing major events
8. Ability to communicate passion for our mission
9. Professional personal appearance and excellent public speaking ability
Please send résumé, cover letter, and at least 3 references, received by Fri., Dec. 2nd, to:
Marcia Whitney, Executive Director
The Rathbun Center
121 Sherwood Road
Asheville, NC 28803
