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Education For All Children

Development Director

Education For All Children, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, 00215


Education For All Children (EFAC)

is an established nonprofit that provides an education-to-employment program for bright, disadvantaged Kenyan youth to foster leadership, economic opportunity, and social progress. The organization has offices in Portsmouth, NH, and Nairobi, Kenya.We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Development Director to join our team. As the Development Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our organization's fundraising efforts and development strategy. You will work closely with both the US and Kenya teams to identify funding opportunities and to develop and execute fundraising strategies to support our mission. This is a leadership position that requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of nonprofit operations, and a passion for advancing our cause.This position is hybrid with preference for candidates in the Eastern time zone and flexibility to accommodate meetings and events in other time zones. Expected travel to seacoast NH or other locations for donor engagement, events, and meetings.ResponsibilitiesLead the creation and implementation of the annual fundraising plan in collaboration with board and staffWork with leadership to set budget, forecast income as related to fundraising planSecure financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundationsManage stewardship of current donorsDevelop and manage strategies for donor retention and prospective donor cultivationOrganize and oversee fundraising campaigns and eventsResearch, prepare, and submit grant proposals; manage reporting requirements for grants receivedContribute to EFAC’s public relations initiatives, represent EFAC at events and public speaking engagementsEnsure implementation of fundraising best practices across the organization, with special attention to moves management and data integrityAssist board development committee, board members and others in developing their relationships with donors and potential donorsPrepare reports for board meetings, impact statements, year-end donation acknowledgments, etc.RequirementsThe ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fundraising, a proven track record in donor cultivation and stewardship, and exceptional attention to detail.Bachelor's degree; Masters Degree in a relevant field preferred5+ years of experience in a leadership role in fundraising within the nonprofit sector, experience with international nonprofits preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate EFAC’s mission and programs to donors and stakeholdersStrong leadership skills and ability to work effectively with a dynamic, highly collaborative international teamExceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills; flexible and supportive approach to teamworkWillingness and ability to travel for donor engagements, events, and programsExperience using Salesforce NPSP (or similar CRM) for constituent and fundraising management and reportingCFRE certification or candidate preferredBenefitsAnnual salary range for this position is $100,000-150,000To ApplyInterested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@efac.org.Visit efac.org to learn more about our work!