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Development Director

DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation • Full-time • Washington, DC, US • $90k - $100k / year • 1d ago

Duties/Responsibilities

Work with the Development Committee and Executive Director to continuously enhance and implement an effective development plan and accompany annual operating budget.
Manage operational implementation of the development plan to ensure that the organization's long-term and annual development plans and strategies are being met and appropriately assessed.
Coordinate and oversee the planning, design, scheduling, and budgeting of all donor appeals, including annual giving campaigns.
Supervise the Development Assistant and Development Intern positions.
In consultation with communications staff, establish and maintain consistent messaging to inform potential, current and previous donors, volunteers, and staff of priority needs of DACOR Bacon House Foundation (DBHF).
In consultation with membership and events staff, enhance synergies across all aspects of DACOR and the DBHF to maximize charitable donations by members and attendees.
Implement appropriate recognition programs that foster giving at targeted levels.
Maintain effective donor relations through timely acknowledgement letters, special mailings, telephone and in-person contact at special events and other meetings. This should include building relationships with community stakeholders as appropriate.
Coordinate the donor cultivation/stewardship process, involving Committee members, Board members, other volunteers and staff.
Work with volunteers and staff to plan and coordinate special fundraising and donor recognition events
Engage volunteers to assist with special development projects.
Oversee and maintain a database of donors, to include efforts to identify and research potential donors and generate reports on efficacy of diversified development strategies.
Other duties in support of the organization's development efforts, as assigned.
Track and report on donations to the annual giving program.

Qualifications

Three to five years of experience in a mid-level fundraising position for a nonprofit, preferably for a foundation affiliated with a membership association
Experience in international affairs, historic house museums, social clubs or related organizations a plus
Bachelor's degree is required
Energetic and self-directed with strong timemanagement and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills, the abilityto collaborate with and motivate volunteers and staff
Effective oral and written communication skills
Experience with planned giving programs
Experience in special eventsplanning and management
Basic familiarity with tax laws and regulations affecting charitable donations
Knowledge of a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Office, DonorPerfect, web-based programs, and social media