Development Director

Development Director

The Development Director is responsible for spearheading a development plan and structure to generate new revenue and steward our current supporters to continue the mission and increase the sustainability of the Stark County Hunger Task Force.

This position works directly with the Executive Director on achieving fundraising goals.

Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to sustain the organization’s mission to feed the hungry in Stark County which includes:

• a case for support.
• annual fund
• grants
• major/capital gifts
• special fundraising events
• planned/endowment gifts

Build a major gift program that manages and engages our current major gift donors and conducts prospect research, donor cultivation, and solicitations

Develop and execute an annual giving and planned giving program to include personalized solicitations (face-to-face, phone and appeal letters or mail solicitations)

Responsible for the planning and strategy for underwriting and corporate giving/partnership strategy as it relates to our annual events and other donor cultivation

Prepares reports and statistical analysis with the team for meetings and other constituencies, covering donor activity and keeps track of annual budget performance on a monthly basis

Assist with strategy and donor cultivation for successful implementation of the Hunger at Home Annual Campaign

Support broader development activities to assist the staff, board and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals

Work with staff to maintain and improve web pages and communications that support online giving

Utilize CRM software to achieve fundraising goals and ensure accurate donor records; the staff responsible for data entry and gift processing

Responsible for the development, writing and reporting of all grants in collaboration with the Executive Director

Must be accessible for occasional weekend, after-hours events and donor cultivation

Point person for the annual United Way campaign

Other duties as assigned

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Self-manager and team builder

Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, shows concern for others and community, self-confident and good listening ability

Constituent Relationship Management software

Microsoft Office skills

Innovative

Bachelor’s degree and 3 plus years professional fundraising experience

Full-time

Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote (after training)