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Director of Development - KGF
NPPN, Birmingham, Michigan, us, 48012
Job DescriptionPurpose
The Kirk Gibson Foundation is growing strongly with a strengthening donor base and a core strategy to open a Parkinson's Wellness Center in 2025. This Center requires execution of a significant capital campaign to raise $27M over the next two years of which 20% has been committed.
The Director of Development will build and implements the fundraising strategy for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's (KGF) as well as playing a significant support role in the capital campaign.
This passionate leader is responsible for identifying and securing financial support from major donors, as well as building a broad, active base of financial supporters. This role will lead the Foundation's fundraising activities (75% time) including the funding required to support the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness (25% time).
The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer while working closely with the Founders and Board to execute the Foundation's strategic plan. The Director of Development is required to be highly effective, strategic, innovative, disciplined and a team player.
As a member of the leadership team, the Director is a cultural leader both internally and externally, consistently operating according to the values of the Foundation.
Responsibilities
The role leads a multi-channel fundraising system to grow the Foundation's fundraising program in four key areas.
Major Gifts
Steward existing major gift donors and strengthen their relationship to KGF.Identify and cultivate new major gift prospects in two key categories:Current low-dollar donors with additional capacity to give to KGF.New donors with a connection to Kirk, the KGF Board, or the Parkinson's communityWorking with the Board, establish, manage and support a Campaign committee to raise funds for the Kirk Gibson Center:Minimum of $7M over the next two yearsDevelop and execute continuous fundraising strategies to support the sustainability of the Center.Identify ways to bring the mission of KGF to donors in a tangible, meaningful way.Identify gift opportunities that can be customized for individual donor proposals.Cultivate donor relationships in Los Angeles.Annual Giving
Create an active and loyal base of donors who give to KGF year after year.Develop and execute a mail and email solicitation plan.Develop and execute a mail and email stewardship plan, with particular emphasis on demonstrating KGF's impact in the Parkinson's community.Maintain a strong gift acknowledgement process.Increase the dollar amount of KGF's average annual gift.Steward and grow KGF's monthly recurring donor pool.Non-Cash Giving
Educate donor base about non-cash giving through consistent email messaging.Develop and execute an acknowledgement and stewardship strategy for non-cash donors.Incorporate non-cash giving vehicles into individual major gift conversations.Corporate Giving.
Develop and execute a corporate partner program for KGF, including defined partner benefits.Identify and cultivate potential corporate partners.Cultivate long-term relationships with partners to retain support year after year.In addition, the Director of Development is responsible for coordinating fundraising efforts within the Foundation. This includes:
Supports the Board and executive team in all fundraising activities.Leads the Center fundraising strategy.Works closely with the communications team to deliver targeted and multi-channel communications to achieve fundraising goals.Shares knowledge regarding fundraising best-practices.Suggests strategic initiatives that benefit overall fundraising strategy including technology platforms and tools.Leads the utilization of the CRM as the way all activities are recorded and to measure progress to goals.Key Performance Indicators
Foundation dollars raised per year as follows:$1.2 million total raisedAnnual gifts - $150,000
Major and non-cash gifts - $950,000
Corporate gifts - $100,000
Center fundraising - Support the raise of $20M over the next two yearsIncrease donor retention rate to 45%Increase total donor base by a rate of 20% per annum.
The Kirk Gibson Foundation is growing strongly with a strengthening donor base and a core strategy to open a Parkinson's Wellness Center in 2025. This Center requires execution of a significant capital campaign to raise $27M over the next two years of which 20% has been committed.
The Director of Development will build and implements the fundraising strategy for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's (KGF) as well as playing a significant support role in the capital campaign.
This passionate leader is responsible for identifying and securing financial support from major donors, as well as building a broad, active base of financial supporters. This role will lead the Foundation's fundraising activities (75% time) including the funding required to support the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness (25% time).
The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer while working closely with the Founders and Board to execute the Foundation's strategic plan. The Director of Development is required to be highly effective, strategic, innovative, disciplined and a team player.
As a member of the leadership team, the Director is a cultural leader both internally and externally, consistently operating according to the values of the Foundation.
Responsibilities
The role leads a multi-channel fundraising system to grow the Foundation's fundraising program in four key areas.
Major Gifts
Steward existing major gift donors and strengthen their relationship to KGF.Identify and cultivate new major gift prospects in two key categories:Current low-dollar donors with additional capacity to give to KGF.New donors with a connection to Kirk, the KGF Board, or the Parkinson's communityWorking with the Board, establish, manage and support a Campaign committee to raise funds for the Kirk Gibson Center:Minimum of $7M over the next two yearsDevelop and execute continuous fundraising strategies to support the sustainability of the Center.Identify ways to bring the mission of KGF to donors in a tangible, meaningful way.Identify gift opportunities that can be customized for individual donor proposals.Cultivate donor relationships in Los Angeles.Annual Giving
Create an active and loyal base of donors who give to KGF year after year.Develop and execute a mail and email solicitation plan.Develop and execute a mail and email stewardship plan, with particular emphasis on demonstrating KGF's impact in the Parkinson's community.Maintain a strong gift acknowledgement process.Increase the dollar amount of KGF's average annual gift.Steward and grow KGF's monthly recurring donor pool.Non-Cash Giving
Educate donor base about non-cash giving through consistent email messaging.Develop and execute an acknowledgement and stewardship strategy for non-cash donors.Incorporate non-cash giving vehicles into individual major gift conversations.Corporate Giving.
Develop and execute a corporate partner program for KGF, including defined partner benefits.Identify and cultivate potential corporate partners.Cultivate long-term relationships with partners to retain support year after year.In addition, the Director of Development is responsible for coordinating fundraising efforts within the Foundation. This includes:
Supports the Board and executive team in all fundraising activities.Leads the Center fundraising strategy.Works closely with the communications team to deliver targeted and multi-channel communications to achieve fundraising goals.Shares knowledge regarding fundraising best-practices.Suggests strategic initiatives that benefit overall fundraising strategy including technology platforms and tools.Leads the utilization of the CRM as the way all activities are recorded and to measure progress to goals.Key Performance Indicators
Foundation dollars raised per year as follows:$1.2 million total raisedAnnual gifts - $150,000
Major and non-cash gifts - $950,000
Corporate gifts - $100,000
Center fundraising - Support the raise of $20M over the next two yearsIncrease donor retention rate to 45%Increase total donor base by a rate of 20% per annum.