Development Director

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

• Manage the donor database and fundraising files, tracking donations, grants, contract requirements and communications with funders.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan and annual report.
• Recognize and communicate with current and potential funding partners through personalized calls, emails, press releases, event invitations and thank you cards.
• Write grant proposals and grant reports.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

• Work closely with Executive Director to identify, cultivate and solicit major donors.
• Set up meetings and small friend-raising events for friends of Gerard’s House and potential donors.
• Manage and assist the Board of Directors and fundraising volunteers in fundraising efforts, including fundraising events.
• Explore and advise on additional fundraising activities.

Other Information/Requirements: 

The applicant must be a professional fundraiser with at least 3 years of experience, be highly organized and detail-oriented, have excellent computer skills including MS Office and database management, be able to work well independently and as part of a team, possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be knowledgeable of the local philanthropic community.

How to Apply: 

Thank you for your interest in this position. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Katrina Koehler at [email protected]. Please no phone calls.

Contact Information
Name: 
Katrina Koehler
Agency/Organization: 
Gerard's House
Address: 
PO Box 28693
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87592
Business Phone: 
(505) 424-1800
Email Address: 
[email protected]
gerardshouse.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Sep 7 2011
Date to Remove: 
Sep 22 2011

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