Director Of Development - 1720472

West Cancer Foundation is searching for a Director of Development to join their team.
This person will manage the West Fight On, the largest event of the year, in addition to other events and revenue initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Report to and work closely with Executive Director to create, develop and implement fundraising and development strategies to ensure consistent revenue streams and net profits are meeting goals set forth by the Board of Directors Interface with West Cancer Foundation Board of Directors, community, donors, volunteers, and other partners/stakeholders Identify target audiences, event timelines, theme building, creating event programs, communicating with event attendees and corporate donors Responsible for negotiating costs, services and contracts with vendors, coordinating all event logistics, timelines and tasks as necessary for events Direct signature fundraising event including sponsorship, fundraising, volunteer management, logistics, marketing and communications, and financial reporting Work with Executive Director and On Brand Communications on all event publicity, collateral, event websites, social media, and promotion of events Responsible for in-kind donations and proper documentation and receipting Use and maintain event software and databases including Virtuous and AirTable Responsible for accurate and timely entry of all related forms, notes, and milestones in Virtuous Responsible for all written sponsorship commitments and timely invoicing of sponsors Work with venues for events to create layouts/seating arrangements Create event sponsorship packages and ensure fair market values are in line with IRS guidelines Manage on-site set-up, production, and clean-up at venues Secure corporate sponsorships exceeding $400,000 annually for signature fundraising event including cultivation, solicitation, activation, and stewardship Cultivate, manage and steward volunteer steering committees for events Lead volunteer steering committee meetings with Chair/Co-Chair Develop and coach peer-to-peer fundraising efforts for fundraising events Develop, oversee, and report on budgets for events and other fundraising campaigns Work to optimize Virtuous CRM and leverage data for fundraising Ensure timely stewardship for all special initiative fundraising Work with team to develop and direct DIY/third party fundraising initiatives and cultivate and steward relationships and partnerships with donors Work with OBC and team to manage fundraising campaigns annually, including End of Year solicitations, breast cancer awareness, annual giving, corporate payroll giving, planned giving and others revenue initiatives Work with Executive Director and Director of Research, Grants and Strategic Planning on other fundraising programs and grants as necessary Ensure timely and continuous reporting with Executive Director on all initiatives Other duties as assigned Professional Qualifications Needed Bachelor’s degree and four to five years related experience and/or training Strong organization and follow-up skills Strong event-planning and management skills with the ability to focus on details and the bigger picture simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast- paced environment Ability and flexibility to quickly adapt to new circumstances as they arise and navigate or overcome unanticipated obstacles Experience soliciting and securing large corporate sponsorships exceeding $25,000 Experience soliciting and securing individual gifts exceeding $1,000 Ability to analyze situations and respond in a timely manner Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and cultivate interpersonal relationships Ability to establish and implement new processes.
Strong computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Adobe Acrobat Ability to adapt and learn new computer applications and software Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong public speaking ability Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel: Typical office environment with moderate noise level Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include evenings and weekends Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop or crouch, hand/wrist use, talk, see, and hear for extended periods of time Ability to lift 50lbs Salary: Salary is dependent on experience but the general range will be $60,000 - 70,000 annually.