Development Director – Sage Institute

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Development Director holds all matters related to strategic fund development in alignment with the mission, values and vision of the organization. Under the direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Fund Development Committee of the Board of Directors, the Development Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Sage Institute’s fundraising including the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, grants and contracts, special events and capital campaigns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop agency fundraising strategy and implement fundraising plan
Organize small and large-scale fundraising initiatives
Corporate development and cultivation
Grow major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors, and maintaining relationships with donors on a continual basis
Develop and maintain Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, donor database, fundraising database and tracking systems, and other fundraising technology
Manage our annual fund, including mailings and annual fundraising drives
Build planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectations
Collaborate with Executive Director and Board Treasurer on organizational budget
Plan and evaluate fundraising campaigns and activities
Coordinate and manage special fundraising events
Recruit and train fundraising staff and volunteers as needed
Stay informed on top fundraising trends and strategies in the nonprofit sector
Present at Board of Directors meetings when requested by the Board
Create solicitation materials for fundraising efforts
Support with creation of publications to support fundraising activities
Oversee grantseeking including research, proposal writing and reporting for government, corporate and foundation grants
Maintain a grant writing “plan of action” that outlines upcoming potential funding sources and deadlines, and grant database outlining awarded, pending and denied grants/contracts
Serve as primary contact with funders
Create and develop goals and metrics for reporting
Other special projects as assigned by the leadership team

KEY OUTCOMES:
Create and implement a fundraising plan within 90 days of start date.
Raise a minimum of $200,000 in the first year.
Generate and maintain relationships with at least 25 different core individual donors, and 5 corporate and or foundation donors within the first year
Send a monthly newsletter keeping our donors up to date
Coordinate at least 2 annual fundraising events

COMPETENCIES:
Excellent influencing/negotiating skills and oral and written communication
Strong networking skills
Promotes integrity and accountability for self and others
Collaborative approach and attitude
Embraces diversity
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Strategic thinker and visionary
Possesses awareness and motivation towards mission, values, and vision of agency
Adaptable and open to change as needed, and adjusts rapidly to new situations
Strong writing skills

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor Degree
2-4 years minimum of progressive fund development related experience
Proficiency in google suite related web applications
HOURS & COMPENSATION:
Part-time employee or contractor
$3000/month retainer, negotiable based on experience and qualifications
Potential for timely salary re-evaluation based on performance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires occasional sitting, standing, walking and driving. Frequent use of computer and phone. Lifting is required occasionally, of no more than 20 lbs. at a time. The position requires the ability to see, hear and speak.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is performed in an office environment or remotely in the community. Travel may be required as assigned by leadership. Adherence to any specific safety policies regarding COVID-19 is required.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, keyboard, telephone, printers, copy machines.

How to Apply
admin@sageinst.org
http://www.sageinst.org

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