Deadline: Ongoing
The Charity: Water is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Director of Development (Key Relationships) based in New York City, USA.
The Director of Development will work in close collaboration with the Key Relationships leadership team to design and execute on a comprehensive, innovative strategy for charity: water’s major donors.
Charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Director of Development will perform the following functions-
- Report to the VP of Key Relationships and work closely with members of the Key Relationships team and the Founder/CEO to align with and drive annual team goals ($10M+ for water and $18M+ for operations in 2015)
- Oversee the overall Key Relationships strategy for retention, renewal, and growth for all major donors giving to water ($10M+).
- Build a personal book of business to raise funds for clean water projects through individual giving to both contribute to and directly mange the team responsible for raising $10M+ for water projects
- Cultivate relationships to encourage individuals to participate at new and increased levels, to involve their networks, and to optimize their lifetime value as investors
- Come up with innovative ways to show donors the return on their investment
- Oversee staff who research, prospect, and assess potential donors, and delegate relevant work to front-line fundraising team
- Build a robust donor base: you’ll develop and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and prospects
- Identify staffing needs for ongoing development and growth and work with the senior leadership team to build a high capacity team
- Train and mentor development staff and communicate fundraising goals and progress throughout the entire organization
- Liaise between the Key Relationships team, Water Programs, Marketing and Creative Teams to ensure proper alignment on all fronts
- Lead the forecasting and strategic planning process for the major donor segment giving funds to water projects and play a vital role in the planning process for donors contributing to operations.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least five years of experience in fund development leadership
- Proven success in fund development for a medium/large nonprofit.
- Experience executing on goals and fundraising from multiple donor channels
- Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress to executive team
- Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials
- Extensive management experience
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit Charity: Water.
