Director of Development

The ideal candidate will be an outgoing health conscious relationship-builder that is responsible for all partnerships and fundraising related to Believe Big. You will identify prospects and build a pipeline of talent that will help accelerate the company's financial growth.

• Develop and execute a plan for growth
• Support the Events Committee at regional fundraising events (Maryland, Colorado, California, Florida, and Arizona)
• Raise awareness of the organization and its primary goals through outreach efforts and regular events in the community.
• Act as a public representative for the organization
• Work cross-functionally with other teams
• Use reports to analyze donor trends and to inform fundraising strategies.
• Ensure accurate reports and information are provided to the Executive Director and Executive Board members.
• Manage and oversee appropriate systems for timely execution of donor acknowledgments.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on the preparation of the annual development budget.
• Build a Development team over time establishing work plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated self-starter that demonstrates knowledge of development strategies, and public relations, with 5+ years of development experience
• Demonstrated experience creating fundraising plans including strategies for individual giving, major giving, institutional support, sponsorship, and events.
• Proven history of soliciting and securing five and six figure gifts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of donors with target revenue growth year-over-year.
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator who understands how to align donor passion with programs.
• Demonstrated interest in, commitment to, and understanding of mission-driven work and the nonprofit sector — must embrace the mission and vision of Believe Big.