Job Announcement: Associate Director of Development New York, NY The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is seeking a creative and energetic Development professional to work closely with the President/CEO and Board to raise private philanthropic funds from foundations, corporations, and individuals. The job is an exciting growth opportunity for the right individual, providing a high-level entry point and immediate face-to-face work with donors and Board members. The individual will report directly to the President, part of a management team of 5. The individual will be supported by a Development and Communications Associate. Responsibilities will include: - Design and implement an annual fundraising plan focused on private foundations, corporations, and individual donors. Provide timely updates and forecasts quarterly.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with philanthropic partners. Prepare for and conduct fundraising visits with President/CEO and/or Board members.
- Staff the Board Development Committee, leveraging their networks to support NOD and achieving Board development goals.
- Work with program staff to determine funding needs and help match program activities, both current and future concepts, with potential sources of funding.
- Secure new donors through research and prospecting, networking, and cultivation.
- Maintain an up-to-date database on current and potential funders and activity.
- Draft and oversee funding proposals, concept papers, letters of introduction and presentations for fundraising meetings.
- Provide timely reporting to all funders; ensure proper stewardship of funds.
- Manage the key fundraising communication pieces and collateral materials including electronic and print newsletters, social media, website updates, and an annual report.
- Supervise the Development and Communications Associate, who assists with grantwriting and reporting to funders, maintaining donor database, and tracking both proposals and funder reporting deliverables.
- Identify and hire outside vendors and consultants to assist on specific tasks, such as design of collateral materials.
- Coordinate funder cultivation events.
- 4-6 years of progressive fundraising/development or marketing/sales experience with proven track record. Comparable experience will be considered.
- A strong self-starter, highly motivated, creative, and capable of working one-on-one and in groups with senior level business leaders and foundation executives.
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior program staff who are subject matter experts in their respective fields.
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Excellent writing and presentation development skills.
- Strong interest in and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and in small organizations.
- Skilled in organizational and project management with attention to detail.
- Experience with eTapestry or Raiser’s Edge fundraising software a plus.
- Supervision experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Masters degree in a related field (marketing, nonprofit management, business administration, communication) is a plus.
Salary: $70K-$85K, or commensurate with experience Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: [log in to unmask]. Please include in your cover letter a note on where you found this posting. The National Organization on Disability is an equal opportunity employer. |
