Fundraising Development Leader

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor.

Job Description: Fundraising Development Leader

Richmond, VA locals preferred

Hybrid with Attendance at Local Events is required

Organization Overview: Our Client empowers under-resourced Veterans and their families by providing sustainable lifelong digital skills through training, education, and technology. We aim to improve their lives via nationwide digital services and operate as a non-partisan, non-discriminatory Veteran Services Organization.

Core Values:

• Honesty: We treat Veterans fairly at all times.
• Stewardship: We enhance Veterans' lives while responsibly recycling for a better earth.
• Loyalty: Our commitment stems from our oath to support both active and Veteran military personnel.
• Integrity: We adhere to strong moral values in all actions.

Position Summary: As a key member of the leadership team, you will collaborate with the President/CEO and staff to develop and implement the annual fundraising plan, aiming to expand philanthropic support for the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals.
• Work with a grant writer to secure foundation grants.
• Grow individual donor base by 35% (including monthly giving and major gifts).
• Partner with the President/CEO to expand business and corporate donations.
• Design and implement donor appreciation events with fundraising staff.
• Oversee fundraising activities, including direct mail, e-appeals, and online giving.
• Create budgets for fundraising initiatives.
• Train, motivate, and evaluate development staff and volunteers.
• Manage acknowledgment processes for gifts.
• Administer fundraising communications, including invitations, solicitations, and collateral.
• Maintain donor information, including data entry and tracking.
• Assess and recommend tools for fundraising effectiveness.
• Handle administrative tasks, including correspondence and document management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A combination of experience, training, and/or education relevant to the role.
• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, with proven success in meeting goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of donor stewardship and innovative fundraising techniques.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor management software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Passion for technology digital inclusion and Our Client's mission.
• Experience in managing effective fundraising programs.
• Understanding of nonprofit management and industry trends.
• Ability to coordinate donor relations and stewardship activities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and protocols.
• Strong follow-through skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Flexibility and calm under pressure.
• Team-oriented, with effective communication across diverse populations.
• Willingness to accommodate after-hours needs for meetings and presentations.
• Familiarity with the local philanthropic community is preferred.

This role presents an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of Veterans and their families through effective fundraising strategies.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.