About the Role
The primary role of the Fundraising Director is to develop and carry out a plan or strategy for acquiring contributions, small and large, from donors and grantors.
Responsibilities Include:
Develops fundraising strategies
Forumulates solicitation procedures
Oversees all fundraising activities
Identifies new donor bases
Directs and coordinates solicitation of funds
Acts as a liaison with funding partners and organizations
Leads grant-writing efforts
Sets fundraising goals
Works with city, county. and district level fundraising managers to oversee the successful implementation of the fundraising plans.
Necessary Skills:
Thorough knowledge on fundraising and donor relations
Organizational Skills
Politically Savvy
Budget management
Critical Thinking
Necessary Experience/Knowledge:
Successfully lead large fundraising efforts (More than 5 million dollars)
Managed teams of fundraising staff.