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Svsutah

Development Director

Svsutah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States,


Category: Full time (40+ hours per week as needed)FLSA Status: ExemptPay: $80,000 - $90,000 DOESchedule: Monday – Friday (weekends and evening as needed)GENERAL PURPOSE

The Development Director is a key leadership team member and is responsible for all donor development, fundraising, donations, volunteers, and grant support. In partnership with the Executive Director, this position is responsible for the development and execution of strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Internally, the Development Director is responsible to manage the infrastructure needed to sustain and grow our budget in an efficient and timely manner. The Development Department staff is small, so the Director will need to be both strategic and operational (hands-on) to ensure completion of all goals and duties.The Development Director is responsible for generating revenue streams from private, public, and non-profit sources. This position leads the planning and execution of long-term resource development strategies and achievement of short-term goals. Must maintain a high level of accountability for quality, ethical standards, and effectiveness in fundraising.South Valley Services is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide options to anyone who has experienced domestic and sexual violence. SVS provides free and confidential services including emergency shelter, safe housing, trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and tools for life.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for leading the development, oversight, and execution of SVS’s annual fundraising plan.Develop department goals and achieve revenue targets.Manage the Development Department budget and work with the Executive Director to draft annual revenue projections for the organizational budget.Create and execute a strategy for increasing and sustaining donors.Develop and strengthen relationships with donors.Develop and maintain an annual giving and major gifts program.Plan, supervise, and execute fundraising events.Develop and grow community partnerships, and network regularly with businesses and organizations.Speak/present to community groups/media as needed to increase awareness of our organization, programs, and events.Manage and maintain donor database; track all donations in database; and ensure donor data integrity.Direct fundraising communication/marketing and all fundraising/donation website content.Lead, manage, and inspire the Development Department staff.Oversee grant writing, guide grant-writing staff, help develop a strategy for grant revenue, and ensure departments are informed of grant objectives for execution and reporting requirements.OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work in close cooperation with the Communications Manager (who is responsible for executing marketing duties) to guide the content/messaging in newsletters and on social media.Responsible to maintain, analyze, and present development and fundraising data for the annual report.Work with the Communications Committee and other committees to maximize effectiveness.Work with the Development Committee, Committee Chairs, and subcommittees.Prepare and submit reports to the Board of Trustees as requested.Perform other duties as assigned.Demonstrate support for strategic imperative of being part of a 360-degree, trauma-informed organization.Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of all donor, employee, and client information.Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with donors, staff, volunteers, clients, and vendors.QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, public relations, social services administration, or related field.A proven record of success as a fundraising professional.Minimum three years of related professional experience, including leadership experience.Experience planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events.Experience researching and writing grants.Knowledge of local corporate and foundation community.Knowledge of tax-planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving.Experience working in a non-profit human services environment.Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.Excellent communication (verbal and written in English) and presentation skills.Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet deadlines.Proficient in Microsoft Office and donor management software.Pass and maintain a cleared Direct Access Clearance System background check.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in communications, marketing, business, public relations, social services administration, or related field.Experience creating and administering planned giving programs.Experience working for domestic violence services.WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The working environment is varied. Office work in the Shelter and on Teams regularly. Regular travel to locations outside the Shelter office is required to give presentations, network, meet with donors, give interviews, and attend events. Attendance at events on evenings and weekends is required.Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required to set up displays, presentations, and assist at events.EQUIPMENT USED

Operation/use of basic office equipment such as telephone, computer, fax, and copy machine.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, or activities may change at any time with or without notice.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Contact SVS Human Resources for assistance.As part of the application process, we will be requiring a letter of interest to be submitted.

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