House of Mercy
Director of Development
House of Mercy, Rochester, New York, United States, 14600
Order#: NY1504630 Director of Development
Position Summary The Director of Development is a dynamic team player with exceptional creativity, communication skills, and fundraising experience. The Director of Development is responsible for sharing the vision and mission of House of Mercy with the community at large in addition to overseeing the execution of all fundraising and communications activities for House of Mercy. In cooperation with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, the incumbent will set fundraising goals and implement a communications and development plan. The solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of foundations, major donors and the community at large is a primary function. The incumbent offers leadership, guidance, and support to other departments as needed, fostering collaboration and cohesion across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities FUNDRAISING/DONOR RELATIONS Support a budget of up to $3.5M through execution of annual giving, special events, and grants programs Leads the solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of donors at all levels Generates and develops new fundraising opportunities expanding our database of regular and potential contributors to the organization Oversees gift processing and acknowledgement in cooperation with department staff and with the support of DonorPerfect software Researches grant opportunities, interfaces with foundation staff, submits grant applications and follow up reports, and ensures stewardship of foundation donors Responds to donor inquiries and requests and, when appropriate, prepares correspondence Oversees event planning and execution including donor breakfasts and our annual winter Gala in addition to 4 to 6 third party events Secure food and other gifts in kind to support the annual Christmas distribution
COMMUNICATIONS/MISSION ENGAGEMENT Writes and oversees the distribution of annual appeals and other fundraising solicitations targeted to potential and existing donors Crafts relevant communication pieces, such as brochures or informational materials that align with the House of Mercy philosophy, and mission Coordinates with other staff and volunteers in the creation of a Spring and Fall Newsletter At the direction of the Executive Director, creates internal communications Prepares press releases and coordinates with local media outlets Helps secure and arrange speaking engagements for the Executive Director that elevate the presence of House of Mercy in the community Oversees the department team and volunteers in the content and maintenance of social media platforms and website Manages email marketing efforts using Constant Contact Identifies new sources of revenue and continues to grow established revenue sources and partnerships.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelors degree in business, communications, nonprofit management or related field preferred 10 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector and 5 years experience in nonprofit development and communications preferred Exceptional oral and written communication skills Demonstrated experience with donor solicitation, cultivation and stewardship Demonstrated relationship builder and project manager an ability to work well with others Strong network within the Rochester philanthropic community a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to use with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN), email systems (Gmail and Constant Contact), and website administration tools (WordPress) Experience with DonorPerfect software a plus Schedule is mostly daytime, Monday Friday; some evenings and weekends are required
Position Summary The Director of Development is a dynamic team player with exceptional creativity, communication skills, and fundraising experience. The Director of Development is responsible for sharing the vision and mission of House of Mercy with the community at large in addition to overseeing the execution of all fundraising and communications activities for House of Mercy. In cooperation with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, the incumbent will set fundraising goals and implement a communications and development plan. The solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of foundations, major donors and the community at large is a primary function. The incumbent offers leadership, guidance, and support to other departments as needed, fostering collaboration and cohesion across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities FUNDRAISING/DONOR RELATIONS Support a budget of up to $3.5M through execution of annual giving, special events, and grants programs Leads the solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of donors at all levels Generates and develops new fundraising opportunities expanding our database of regular and potential contributors to the organization Oversees gift processing and acknowledgement in cooperation with department staff and with the support of DonorPerfect software Researches grant opportunities, interfaces with foundation staff, submits grant applications and follow up reports, and ensures stewardship of foundation donors Responds to donor inquiries and requests and, when appropriate, prepares correspondence Oversees event planning and execution including donor breakfasts and our annual winter Gala in addition to 4 to 6 third party events Secure food and other gifts in kind to support the annual Christmas distribution
COMMUNICATIONS/MISSION ENGAGEMENT Writes and oversees the distribution of annual appeals and other fundraising solicitations targeted to potential and existing donors Crafts relevant communication pieces, such as brochures or informational materials that align with the House of Mercy philosophy, and mission Coordinates with other staff and volunteers in the creation of a Spring and Fall Newsletter At the direction of the Executive Director, creates internal communications Prepares press releases and coordinates with local media outlets Helps secure and arrange speaking engagements for the Executive Director that elevate the presence of House of Mercy in the community Oversees the department team and volunteers in the content and maintenance of social media platforms and website Manages email marketing efforts using Constant Contact Identifies new sources of revenue and continues to grow established revenue sources and partnerships.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelors degree in business, communications, nonprofit management or related field preferred 10 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector and 5 years experience in nonprofit development and communications preferred Exceptional oral and written communication skills Demonstrated experience with donor solicitation, cultivation and stewardship Demonstrated relationship builder and project manager an ability to work well with others Strong network within the Rochester philanthropic community a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to use with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN), email systems (Gmail and Constant Contact), and website administration tools (WordPress) Experience with DonorPerfect software a plus Schedule is mostly daytime, Monday Friday; some evenings and weekends are required