Director of Fundraising and Development

Director of Fundraising and Development for Safe Haven Space

Organization’s Purpose

The purpose of Safe Haven Space is to provide refugees with access to mental health education and services. The organization is exclusively dedicated to charitable, religious, educational, and scientific endeavors. This includes making distributions to entities that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or any corresponding section of future federal tax codes.

The business and affairs of Safe Haven Space are managed by its Board of Directors, who oversee the organization's properties and funds, except as otherwise provided by the nonprofit corporation law of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the organization’s Articles of Incorporation, or its Bylaws. The Board is entrusted with two primary duties: the Duty of Care and the Duty of Loyalty. The Duty of Care requires board members to act in good faith, with the care an ordinarily prudent person in a similar position would exercise under comparable circumstances, and in a manner believed to be in the best interests of the organization. The Duty of Loyalty mandates that board members prioritize the organization’s best interests above personal gains, barring any self-dealing unless fully disclosed to the board and clearly beneficial to the organization.

Board Member Description: The Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the organization, fundraising, and ensuring the nonprofit has the necessary resources. This may involve attending networking events and forming valuable connections. Members are also responsible for oversight, insight, and foresight of the corporation. Board members will serve as volunteers without compensation.

Time Frame

Each board member shall serve a one to two-year term.

Meeting Time and Communication Expectations

Board meetings will be held monthly, with general meetings every two weeks.

Position Description

The Director of Fundraising will be responsible for developing and implementing the systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five to ten years. They will oversee effective administrative and financial systems, including accounting, legal, IT, HR, and physical infrastructure. In collaboration with the Executive Director (ED), the Director will lead fundraising efforts as Safe Haven Space expands. They will also organize special fundraising events.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote fundraising initiatives.

Create compelling fundraising materials, including brochures, newsletters, and social media content

Analyze fundraising data to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.

Provide regular reports to the Executive Director and Board on fundraising performance and progress towards goals.

Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal and ethical standards, including IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Work closely with other departments, such as marketing, communications, and programs, to align fundraising efforts with overall organizational goals.

Explore and implement new and innovative fundraising techniques and technologies to enhance donor engagement and revenue.

Train, and manage volunteers to assist with fundraising activities

Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Develop and execute Safe Haven Space’s annual fundraising plan

Oversee the coordination and execution of special events.

Develop and maintain relationships with major donors.

Create and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors.

Attend all meetings and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in the field of fundraising, nonprofit management
• Must reside in the United States
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns.
• Proficiency in using donor management software and CRM systems for tracking and reporting.
• Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Safe Haven Space’s mission.