Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Allison Korman" <>]

Dear Colleagues,

 

Culture of Respect is hiring for a Director of Development and Communications. The ideal candidate would be located in the NYC or Fairfield, CT area. Please share the full job description (below) with your network. Candidates should mention they found the posting via the SAPC listserv in their cover letter.

 

Many thanks!

Alli

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position Title:

Director of Development and Communications

 

Reporting To:

Executive Director

 

Location:

New York City Metropolitan Area and Fairfield County, Connecticut

 

Mission Statement:

Founded in 2014, Culture of Respect is a nationally focused independent nonprofit organization to strengthen sexual assault prevention efforts on college campuses. 

 

Website:  www.CultureofRespect.org

 

Position Summary:

 

The new position of Director of Development and Communications (DDC) will join this young, growing, issues-driven organization.  Working closely with executive director, staff and executive board, the DDC will be responsible for all fundraising-related initiatives and activities of the organization.  She/he is directly responsible for the development and implementation of the Annual Giving Plan including cultivating and maintaining relationships with new and existing donors and supporters; developing and building a Major Gifts Program; and developing an implementation plan for foundation, government, corporate, service club and other grants.  In addition, the DDC will be responsible for authoring, editing, and/or reviewing public written communications, including newsletters, blogs, articles, etc. As a member of the senior management team, the DDC will participate in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives in addition to problem solving. She/he will work within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Development Oversight

•            Direct, plan and coordinate fundraising efforts of the organization.

•            Organize and attend meetings to maintain effective communication with current and prospective funders.

•            Recruit qualified volunteers and interns to help carry out fundraising activities and events.

 

Annual Giving

•            Responsible for the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of all activities related to individual giving.

•            Responsible for the development of a Major Gifts Program, including research, identification of potential donors, developing the case for giving and developing and maintaining relationships.

•            Remain current on all legislation and ethical practices pertaining to fundraising.

•            Responsible for the supervision and management of the fundraising database.

•            Compile, maintain and report on Annual Giving Campaign statistics including per donor gift, participation, etc.

•            Analyze and report on trends in the Annual Giving Campaign, identifying opportunities and challenges and developing strategies to ensure goals are met.

 

Foundations, government, corporate and service club funding

•            Research and coordinate funding proposals for charitable foundations, corporate charitable funds, service clubs and other similar funds.

•            Coordinate execution of grants with the organization’s grant writer. 

 

Special events fundraising

•            Develop with the executive director and board ideas on special event fundraising efforts.

•            Organize, coordinate and direct selected fundraising events.

 

Communications

•            Author, edit and/or review public written communications for the organization including newsletters, blogs, fundraising letters, grant proposals and articles.

•            Coordinate and disseminate content to ensure an ongoing, lively, timely social media presence.

 

Qualifications:

 

•            University degree in allied field and five years minimum experience in a mid-level development position.

•            Demonstrated strong ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing for all development- and communications-related initiatives. 

•            Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise and motivate volunteers and interns.

•            Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

•            Highly motivated self-starter who is able to work independently on complex assignments with strong follow-through.

•            Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•            Sound computer skills including word processing and database management.

•            Understanding of the nonprofit, voluntary and social services sectors.

•            Ability to work flexible hours in a remote office environment.

•            Knowledge of the issue of campus sexual assault and experience in the field of higher education or a related field.

 

Submit resume, cover letter, and salary history to

 

 

Culture of Respect

Ending Campus Sexual Assault

 

Allison Tombros Korman, MHS
Executive Director

202.285.5335

CultureofRespect.org

 

Culture of Respect is a 501c3 non-profit organization