Director : Development (Fundraising)

• This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
• Directors are expected to contribute a minimum of 12 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 48 hours.
• STW™ welcomes volunteers who are seeking skill-based volunteering opportunity. STW™ shall provide "letter of recommendation" professionals who demonstrate outstanding contribution for professional references.

SUMMARY:

The Development Director-fundraising will be responsible for building STW™’s Fundraising strategy and driving the execution of all efforts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Director shall have 3 subgroups to handle i.e Corporate Partnerships, Digital Partnerships and Grants.
• The Director will design the strategic roadmap for the organization to execute successful fundraising programs via grants development to federal/state institutions and foundations/non-governmental grants and partner with corporate organizations for sponsorship.
• The successful candidate will design and executive online and digital programs, and also run special projects for annual fundraising events, leadership giving programs, various charity events & other income sources.
• Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundations/institutions and corporate companies.
• Oversee the implementation of a major donor stewardship strategy that enables major gift partners to realize an outstanding experience through their charitable investment of time, advocacy, and financial support.
• Oversee a department of 10-15 volunteers, holding them accountable for their work, and provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and assistance.
• Communicate regularly with the President and other Directors, as needed; provide monthly reports.
• Manage and keep operational documents current and assist in developing new procedures & documents.
• Plan and conduct monthly Development Group meetings, including sending agenda, taking meeting minutes, and follow up.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• A successful candidate should have expertise and knowledge in creating successful direct mail, marketing materials, online giving appeals including social media, and campaigns including integration of e-commerce platforms for the payment gateway.
• Experience managing pages on social media and crowdfunding platforms (e.g., Facebook, Crowdrise, GoFundMe).
• Working knowledge of email marketing platforms (e.g., MailChimp).
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM or other Customer Relationship Management or equivalent software for managing donor campaigns is preferable
• Experience in cultivating major fundraising campaigns, Corporate and Personal Philanthropic Donation campaigns and Grant Writing.
• Successful track record of meeting/exceeding fundraising goals in a nonprofit organization.
• Bachelor’s degree required with 8-10 years of progressive successful management experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, sales, marketing or business development
• Ability to manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis, quickly assess needs in the chapter/market and adjust existing plans accordingly, manage quick turnaround times and needs
• Candidates resident in North America and Canada preferred.