Job Title: Director of Development
Supervisor/Reports to: Executive Director
Average Hours/Week: Full-time

Position Description: The Director of Development is responsible for coordinating and implementing all fund development efforts to support the organization’s mission, including special events and appeals; as well as working to ensure ongoing and strategic communication with donors, volunteers, community stakeholders and the media.

Role and Responsibilities:

• -Manage all aspects of annual spring Gala fundraiser, including planning, promotion, logistics, print materials, budget, donations (in-kind and monetary), Committee volunteers, and solicitation support for Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Gala Co-Chairs. Facilitate event planning meetings and activities.
• -Manage all aspects of other fundraising events, including Fall for LCAC, Wine Tasting, and other events as scheduled.
• -Work to ensure event publicity (pre and post-event) through print, online, and social media and to ensure event management through Constant Contact.
• -Work closely with Director of Volunteers on recruitment of volunteers for events.

Individual Giving:

• -Manage GiftWorks, the donor database, to ensure accuracy and consistency. Work closely with Executive Director on data. Manage volunteers who assist with data entry. Generate reports as requested.
• -Manage direct mail (currently three appeals) and email campaigns, including drafting appeal letters and emails, and printing/distribution.
• -Manage the gift management process, including gift data entry, gift acknowledgment, recognition, stewardship, and reporting processes.
• -Work collaboratively with the Executive Director to implement strategic communications via email, social media, media outlets, and direct mail.
• -Foster volunteer engagement and donor cultivation.
• -Manage LCAC’s participation in America’s Charities, the Combined Federal Campaign, and other workplace giving campaigns; represent LCAC at charity fairs, as directed.

Community Outreach:

• -Represent LCAC at community events, as directed.
• -Prepare press releases to ensure appropriate distribution.
• -Ensure that LCAC’s publicity materials are up-to-date and available for community outreach activities, events, and staff presentations.

Grant Writing:

• -Work with the Executive Director to identify potential grant funders.
• -Research, write, and assemble proposals for new and returning funders.
• -Cultivate connections among foundation, government, and corporate giving prospects.
• -Responsible for tracking potential and secured funders and grant reporting deadlines.

Planning:

• -Work with the Executive Director to design, implement and evaluate all fund development efforts, including grant applications, special events, individual giving, and appeals.
• -Develop a yearly plan for development activities, including events, community activities, and appeals in conjunction with the Executive Director.
• -Provide input on messaging about LCAC’s mission and program impacts.

Communications:

• -Prepare materials for community and outreach events, both written and illustrated materials.
• -Manage e-blasts using Mailchimp, including writing, graphics, photo selection, and editing.
• -Work with staff to ensure photography at events and programmatic activities and ensure that proper media permission has been secured.
• -Responsible for the organization of photographs and videos.
• -Manage the selection of photography and video for print and web communications; responsible for photo editing.
• -Manage LCAC’s website, Facebook page, and Twitter account; coordinate with staff to keep content on both sites fresh, engaging, and accurate.
• -Responsible for informational and event flyers; including the creation of flyers as well as management of volunteers that assist with graphic design.
• -Maintain a production schedule for programmatic, development, thrift store, and event promotion materials.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• -Bachelor’s degree with special event and development experience, including managing donor databases, direct mail appeals, grant writing, and special event development and management.
• -Proven experience with grant writing for community-based organizations.
• -Superb organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• -Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks and balance competing priorities.
• -Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• -Passionate about LCAC’s mission and programming.
• -Enjoy working with people and value the role of volunteers in a nonprofit.
• -Willing to step up and support fellow staff in day-to-day operations.
• -Superb working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media platforms and YouTube.
• -Experience with Mailchimp.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to lcacpersonnel@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until July 1st.

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience. LCAC offers an excellent compensation package including paid health care and vacation and sick leave.

LCAC is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.