Department: Development

Reports to: Chief Development Marketing Officer

Position Purpose: Lead the coordination, implementation and execution of activities to increase individual, corporate and foundation annual giving. Additionally, this role will work in collaboration with the CDMO to research, identify and write foundation, corporate, government and other grants as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred 5-7 years’ direct fundraising experience.
Knowledge of Salesforce or other donor management software.
Proven track record for achieving new funding sources through various fundraising channels.
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.
Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.
Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be a key piece of the Annandale Village Development Team and will work in collaboration with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer and other members of the team to execute large- and small-scale fundraising initiatives. This position will also drive significant revenue through various funding sources including individual, corporate and foundation support. The right candidate will be collaborative in nature, a self-starter, highly organized, process oriented, a skilled writer and communicator and most importantly – a team player!

Develops strategies and implements plans to achieve annual giving goals including donor acquisition, solicitation, retention and stewardship

Oversees all direct mail and email campaigns

Assists the CDMO and other members of Annandale’s development department to implement and support the organization’s Development Plan

Works in collaboration with development team to support fundraising initiatives for special events. The person in this role will cultivate partnerships and alliances that will promote growth and awareness within the community

Works in collaboration with development team regarding stewardship efforts after each event to ensure appropriate acknowledgement and relationship building

Works with CDMO on overall grant strategy for the organization, which could include, but will not be limited to:

Grant research
Special project funding and capital opportunities
Grant reporting
Develops relationships with Annandale program staff to ensure grant funding opportunities are always on the development team’s forefront
Attend required meetings with funding sources
Conduct site visits as needed

Will work in collaboration with CDMO on developing major gift strategies including prospecting, solicitation, developing funding opportunities and encouraging the solicitation of planned gifts

Will develop cultivation strategies for planned giving prospects in alignment with the organization’s Development Plan

Performs other duties that may be in necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee Inc. to meet the personal service and care needs of the Villagers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak English.
Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles. Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.

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