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We are looking for a skilled development and communications professional with at least five years of fundraising success. We seek an inspiring, passionate, and collaborative partner who will develop and enhance relationships, not only with donors but also with our staff, board, and volunteers, under standing their needs and inspiring their deeper commitment to our mission. In this multi-faceted position, the Director of Development, who reports to the Executive Director , will develop and execute an annual development plan and communications strategy while responsive to fund opportunities that arise through our the year. You will generate restricted and unrestricted income by enhancing relationships with new and existing donors. Your focus will be increased engagement and giving from individual, corporate, foundation, community, interfaith, and governmental donors, generating between $400,000 and $500,000 ni non-governmental support. Fundraising Events and Appeals. Oversee and manage all logistics and operations, including: •Grants • Establish and oversee approved budget. • Recruit and manage volunteers and staff for event/appeal committees. • Secure venue, establish décor/theme, solicit auction items, identify/recruit honorees. • Identify, cultivate, and secure sponsorships. • Promote ticket sales. • Oversee invitation design, program design, publicity, journal ads, and event outreach. • Develop run-of-show and event timeline. • Oversee CRM and Mailchimp system to input, retrieve, analyze, utilize, edit, and report information. • Assure timely and appropriate acknowledgements of donations - both financial and kind •Online and social media presence (Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linked-In, RCM...) •Newsletters and Annual Report. •Presentations to corporate, community, and interfaith groups. • Print and broadcast media(press releases, press conferences, on-air work). Agency outreach material (brochures, flyers, posters). Qualifications •At least 5 years of successful work in fundraising, communications, and event planning. •Able to work respectfully and collaboratively in a diverse and empowered environment. •Compassionate, empathic, and expert communication skills - both oral and written. •Demonstrated success in securing commitments from diversified funding streams- individuals, corporations, foundations, community groups, interfaith organizations, major donors. Governmental grants expertise is a plus. •Able to think strategically and creatively to develop and execute meaningful and enjoyable fundraising plans. •Exceptional time management and organizational skills. Able to inspire Board of Directors, Advisory Council, colleagues, volunteers, and others in development activities. •Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Mailchimp, and CRM •A collegial, collaborative, and empathic managerial style.