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Culture of Respect is hiring a Director of Development and Communications. Please share widely with your networks!

 

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/jkKwHsHKBTnp/

 

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