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About the Role
The Development Director promotes the vitality and growth of Volunteers of America by increasing financial contributions and broadening community support for the organization's mission. This position leads fundraising strategy, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development, community partnerships, and related advancement activities, with a focus on growing unrestricted revenue and strengthening long-term organizational support.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve organizational goals and grow annual revenue, with a focus on unrestricted revenue.
- Oversee annual appeal campaigns and expand the base of annual individual donors.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors.
- Generate financial support through major gifts, capital campaigns, sponsorships, planned giving, appeals, grant writing, special events, and cause-related partnerships.
- Develop new sources of funding across all communities served and within the organization's charter territory.
- Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, including securing sponsorships.
- Initiate and grow a planned giving program.
- Research and identify potential funding opportunities with foundations, corporations, and other entities.
- Write and coordinate compelling grant proposals aligned with the organization's mission and priorities.
- Ensure grant submissions are accurate, compelling, and completed within established deadlines.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, individuals, and community groups.
- Develop case statements and other development materials that clearly communicate organizational impact.
- Engage Board members in development efforts and support the goal of full participation in giving by the Board of Directors.
- Manage gift recognition activities and donor appreciation events.
- Enter and maintain accurate donor information in the RE database.
- Provide support to the CEO and SVP of Agency Advancement as needed.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors' Advancement Committee and other committees, as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to work evenings and weekends for special events and travel as needed.
- Valid New York State driver's license.
Skills
- Fundraising techniques, particularly major gifts, capital campaigns, annual appeals, grant writing, corporate engagement, planned giving, and special events.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude.
- Commitment to people and community.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain consistent follow-through.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and donor database systems.
- Self-motivated and collaborative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location
- 214 Lake - Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Minimum of three years of progressive experience in fund development with demonstrated results.
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, fund development, business, communications, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $84000.00 - $90000.00
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b)
About the Company
- Volunteers of America promotes the vitality and growth of the organization by increasing financial contributions and broadening community support for its mission.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity and will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status.