Adecco Creative and Marketing is recruting a Director of Marketing and Development, Events for a locally controlled, nonprofit agency operated by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Marketing and Development will play a pivotal role in leading the development department of the company. They will be tasked with creating and executing a comprehensive marketing and development strategy aimed at generating revenue and fostering donor relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in fundraising and marketing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead efforts to raise $3-4.5 million annually, with plans to grow by $6 million over the next three years, leveraging corporate, individual, foundation, and government funding opportunities.
- Identify and implement new revenue streams to increase sustainable unrestricted, private revenue.
- Develop and implement a schedule of fundraising and grant-writing activities, including organization and program special events.
- Establish and grow a framework for individual giving, incorporating estate planning, sustainers, and bequests.
- Collaborate with the CEO to develop and execute a multi-year capital campaign.
- Cultivate existing funder relationships and forge new partnerships to support organizational activities.
- Evaluate and leverage new technology funding vehicles, such as social media and eGiving, to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Plan, evaluate, and implement short-term and long-term fundraising plans to meet operational, capital, and programmatic needs.
Board and Senior Staff Leadership:
- Work closely with the Executive Team and Development Board Committee to develop and implement a cohesive development strategy.
- Assist in recruiting and cultivating new board members, ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are prioritized.
- Attend and report on development activities at board meetings and committee meetings in coordination with the CEO.
- Collaborate with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop solicitation materials and maintain compliance with funding requirements.
- Conduct Friends of Independence Tours and personalized tours for community representatives to foster engagement and support.
Event Management and Communication:
- Manage the annual Breakfast Ask event and the 5 Year Gala, overseeing internal and external communications.
- Lead grant-writing activities, including evaluating and responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Report on media relations, fundraising, and fund development activities to the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or development, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Proven track record of successfully raising funds and meeting revenue targets.
- Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate the organization's mission and impact effectively.
- Familiarity with fundraising software, donor databases, and digital marketing tools.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of organizational development.