Director of Development

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Director of Development for LINC overseeing donor relations, marketing, and event planning strategies. Developing programs to enhance donor engagement and expand donor base.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and integrate strategies to carry out LINC’s mission, vision, and goals of the Board of Directors
  • Oversee planning and operations of organization’s donor relations, marketing, and event planning departments to cultivate relationships, expand our network and increase donations
  • Conduct general market research to keep abreast of trends and best practice of similar non-profit organizations
  • Research donor prospects and strategies to expand our donor base in Ohio and on a national level
  • Work closely with the team to implement and maintain our stewardship program
  • Create a plan to optimize outreach and engagement
  • Oversee and coordinate Donor Relations Officers, Social Media contractor, Marketing Volunteers, and Event Planning Volunteers to efficiently and effectively solicit donations and thank donors/provide tax receipts
  • Assist with fundraising appeals
  • Strategize and review ROI of department activities, such as marketing efforts and fundraiser events
  • Develop and present report to Board of Directors quarterly
  • Assist with creation, implementation and review of marketing strategies
  • Assist with providing content for social media posts
  • Review and approve social media posts from third party contractor Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Review monthly platform analytics, track trends and suggest alterations to post content/themes when necessary to improve engagement
  • Work with team to create and schedule digital and printed newsletters, email campaigns, donor surveys, impact reports, promotional materials such as brochures and event flyers
  • Review analytics and adjust strategy to improve outcomes
  • Understand and optimize use of our CRM software
  • Create and maintain donation forms and email series in our CRM, with special attention to those linked with Events and our Child Sponsorship Program
  • Review reports of donor giving patterns to increase donor retention and engagement
  • Communicate with Web Developer to keep website content relevant and engaging, and to integrate campaign appropriate donation forms

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of increasing experience in leadership/management roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing/Communications or equivalent role and responsibilities
  • Supervisory Experience in a layered organization
  • Understanding and execution of performance evaluations
  • Strategic view of an organization
  • Superior decision-making skills, analytical and creative thinking
  • Strong PC skills and ability to learn new software

Benefits:

  • Optional international travel with volunteers
  • Volunteering opportunity