The Director of Development will plan and implement a fundraising program to include Annual Fund solicitations, corporate and foundation proposals, sponsorships, and planned giving.

This is strictly a fundraising position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establish fundraising objectives for the organization, setting one-year, five-year, and longer-term goals
• Maintain a list of potential financial donors, including corporations, foundations, and individuals
• Develop a fundraising message for the institution
• Develop fundraising literature for distribution to previous donors and the public
• Research potential sources of and apply for grants and public funding
• Oversee the fundraising process and maintain records of receipts and disbursements of funds
• This is NOT a Special Events or event planning position. This is strictly a fundraising position
• The Membership & Fundraising Associate will report to the Director of Development
• Foster a culture of philanthropy within and outside the organization.
• Manage fundraising
• Large Gifts
• Capital Campaign – for Save the Sheftall Building campaign
• Solicit Event sponsors – Gala, Preservation Month, Lecture series, Davenport House programs, etc.
• Solicit corporations and foundations
• Collaborate with the CEO & President to develop annual and long-range fundraising goals and objectives.
• Oversee and process all gift income for the purpose of providing receipts and maintaining giving records of donors.
• Oversee data entry into eTap.
• Maintain and update eTap data.
• Serve as staff support for the Board of Trustees Development Committee as needed and assigned.  As requested, produce reports for the President & CEO, Development Committee, and Board of Trustees.