Development Director

Program Name:
Development

Job Location:

317 Elm Street, Newark, New Jersey

Job Title:

Development Director

Reports to:

Hazel Applewhite

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Hours:

FLSA Status ? Exempt

Nonexempt

Type of position:

• ? Full-time

Consultant/Contractor

• Part-time

Intern

Other comments:

The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) seeks a dynamic individual to lead the Newark-based organization’s development efforts. The Development Director will maintain current individual and institutional support and identify and seek new funding opportunities. The Director reports to the CEO, is a member of the senior leadership team, and interacts with Board members and key funders and stakeholders.

Founded in 1969, ICC’s mission is to engage and empower individuals, families, and groups in realizing their aspirations and, together, work to create a just, vibrant, and sustainable community. ICC strives to address the needs of the diverse, multi-lingual, multi-cultural Ironbound community. The organization serves more than 1,000 children and families every day with a wide range of programs and services.

ICC also strengthens communities through advocacy, neighborhood organizing, and community development initiatives.

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We seek a versatile and entrepreneurial individual with an appetite for growth, enthusiasm for learning, and interest in developing and deepening relationships. Candidates should have the ability to effectively lead a fast-paced development environment and build upon the established operational systems. Candidates should have excellent writing, interpersonal and organizational skills. The Development Director will focus on all facets of fundraising - foundation and corporate grants, government support, individual giving and special events.

Successful candidate will provide leadership and direction to the Development Department, setting clear objectives and expectations.

• Develop and implement long-term fundraising strategies in alignment with organizational goals and mission.

• Cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners to secure funding and support for the organization.
• Create an individual giving infrastructure for the agency.

• In partnership with the CEO, work closely with the Board of Directors to engage members in fundraising efforts and leverage their networks and resources.

• Lead capital campaigns, annual giving campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives, overseeing all aspects from planning to execution.

• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships with other organizations or stakeholders to enhance fundraising opportunities.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts, providing regular reports to senior management and the board.

• Oversee budget planning and financial forecasting for fundraising activities, ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Proactively identify and cultivate grant opportunities from foundations and corporations and public agencies
• Primary individual responsible for writing and submitting funding proposals
• In conjunction with the Development Manager, prepare grant reports, gathering information and input from program and finance colleagues
• In conjunction with the Development Manager, track grant proposals, reports, and renewals to ensure timely submissions

• Identify, cultivate and solicit current and new individual donors
• Engage members of the Board and senior staff in donor solicitation
• Manage ICC’s annual funding appeal and donor gift acknowledgement
• Maintain ICC’s donor database

• Work closely with the CEO to plan and produce ICC’s Annual Gala, with support from Development Manager
• Provide oversight to and work with the Development Manager in creating and producing two (2) or three (3) smaller events throughout the year to engage existing donors and draw in new supporters.

• Oversee design and produce marketing and promotional…