Director of Development, Clarifi

Posted by on March 17, 2014

The Director of Development at Clarifi is responsible for building and overseeing a comprehensive and diverse fundraising and development program, a task which includes coordinating grant applications and reporting, cultivating major donors, developing fundraising appeals, maintaining individual and corporate donor relations, and developing and implementing planned giving and individual donors programs.  The Director will also supervise the Grants Manager in preparing all grant proposals and progress reports and maintaining and tracking grant deadlines. This individual will work closely with Senior Management in the development of the agency’s strategic goals to ensure sustainability of the agency – both in the short and long term – as well as assist the supervisor in the administration and delivery of development programs, communications, and special projects.

Qualifications & Competencies

• At least 8-10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in fundraising and donor cultivation and solicitation; including grant research, coordination of grants, and the securing of corporate and foundation grants and gifts.  Experience in cultivating major gifts and planned-giving initiatives preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Communications, Business, Public Administration, or Non-Profit Management preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills needed, as well as a highly organized and detail-oriented approach.
• Negotiation and follow-up skills to close donations and sponsorships.
• Strong drive to attain outcomes and passionate focus on the customer/client.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with courage to attempt new initiatives and ability to adjust quickly to changing circumstances or less-than-ideal outcomes.
• Energetic personality that thrives in a fast-paced and collegial environment.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and simultaneous projects while showing a solid sense of follow-through, tenacity, forward thinking and project management.
• Strong Microsoft Office, database, and internet skills with experience in contact management software, particularly Salesforce TM Software, a plus.
• Knowledge and experience using fundraising databases required.
• Strong interest or experience working in financial or consumer services and education preferred.

http://clarifi.org/about-us/careers/director-development