Director of Development

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Full-time

Salary range: $45,000-70,000 annually

Health Insurance included

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Old Friends Club (OFC) is seeking a special individual to join our tight-knit team. In this role, you will use your expert communication skills and keen sense of initiative to spot fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with potential donors, and manage fundraising campaigns. By coordinating events, writing proposals, and recruiting and leading volunteers, you will hone your speaking, writing, and leadership abilities while moving OFC closer to its financial goals.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, and organized, with a knack for research. We are looking for someone who is connected to our mission and will demonstrate exceptional drive to further our existing fundraising efforts and help strategize and deliver new ones.

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Objectives of this Role

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• Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work

• Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers

• Spot new fundraising opportunities

• Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals

• Form strong relationships with external stakeholders

• Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop

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Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

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• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that may be interested in gift-giving

• Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors

• Craft grant applications and fundraising proposals

• Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns

• Organize fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers

• Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met

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Skills and Qualifications

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• A minimum of three years’ fundraising, sales, or marketing experience, or equivalent

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers

• Strong attention to detail

• A passion for our mission

• Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field

• Certificate in Fundraising, Diploma in Fundraising, or similar qualification

• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems

• Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or fundraising letters

• Confidence with public speaking