Welcome Neighbor STL
Director of Development
Job Status: Flexible Hybrid
Salary: $50,000
The Director of Development will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that includes major and minor gifts, along with corporate and foundation giving. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop fundraising goals and strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals.
- Identify and cultivate major gift prospects, as well as corporate and foundation donors.
- Plan and execute donor events and help donors build a relationship with WNSTL
- Collaborate with the Communications team to develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to gauge strategies and identify prospects the Board may know. Report progress.
- Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.
- Generate new ideas that increase revenue and donor loyalty
- Assist with grant writing and prepare reports as needed
- Manage the Annual Appeal campaign
- Oversee the development budget and monitor expenses
- Manage software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including our donor database, Little Green Light
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Board members, and volunteers.
- Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.
- A deep commitment to the mission and values of our organization.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in nonprofit preferred
Please send your resume and cover letter to tiana@wnstl.org
