Director of Fund Development

Title: Director of Fund DevelopmentLocation: HABcore Inc. (Red Bank, NJ)Status: Full-time, ExemptReports to: Director of ProgrammingSalary Range: $80,000-$100,000Full Individual Medical and Dental BenefitsMatching Retirement PlanGenerous Performance BonusesJob Summary: The Director of Fund Development will develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies including donor development/retention, major individual and corporate gifts, government and foundation support, planned giving and community-building activities. The director will generate new revenue and obtain funding in the amount identified in the annual budget.Accountability and Supervisory Responsibilities:· Reports to the Director of Programming· Daily hours may vary according to the needs of the organization (evenings and weekends)· Cohesively coordinate fundraising and marketing strategies and events with staff and board membersKey Responsibilities:Fund Development· Provide vision and leadership to the Fund Development Committee, Board of Trustees and other fundraising volunteers.· Exploration and implementation of new unrestricted fundraising opportunities.· Research, identify and solicit new prospects proactively in a personal, individualized fashion, engaging the board in the process.· Mine donors and prospects for information about their motivations, interests, passions and satisfaction with HABcore and other charitable organizations.· Cultivate, steward and acknowledge donors in an individualized and timely fashion, as well as reengage with lapsed donors and involve the board in the process.· Maintain our prospect/donor database, Donor Perfect, expanding e-mail and regular mail lists.· Oversee major gifts and moves management efforts, creating individualized, goal-based donor plans to build relationships through correspondence, phone conversations and personal visits to enhance each donor's annual and planned giving.· Coordinate spring and annual appeals and explore new campaigns.· Oversee planned giving program.· Develop corporate sponsors, community partnerships and discounted expense sources.· Assist in the preparation of government grants.· Participate in associations, organizations and other networking and educational groups that will lead to contacts for new revenue sources. Undertake involvements that cultivate new donations. · Coordinate presentations to community organizations and public appearances with the Director of Events and Engagement.· Assist the Director of Events and Engagement, working with staff, board members and community volunteers as each project requires.· Ensure projects and processes are cost-effective and optimize return on investment of time.· Present monthly reports at board meetings.· Provide input towards preparing the development budget and monitor fundraising targets.· Manage and report on processes of projects to ensure all steps are followed.· Performance of other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Programming.Marketing/Communications/Public Relations· Contribute to press releases, opinion pieces, newsletters, e-blasts and social media posts.· Contribute to creative design and production of invitations, appeals, brochures and other collateral materials.· Contribute to creative design and production of brand awareness tools and promotional items. · Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Programming.Qualifications:· minimum of 5 years of development experience with nonprofit organizations, with a proven track record of cultivating donations of $10,000 or more.· Possess strong, charismatic communication skills to engage and motivate people, building relationships with donors and other stakeholders. · Possess excellent writing skills.· Be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Donor Perfect (or equivalent) database software.· Be proficient with multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).· Work with accuracy and have high attention to detail and sense of urgency with deadlines.· Possess strong organizational, analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills.· Work in a highly motivated, energetic, creative, collaborative and flexible manner· Be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.· Possess flexibility to respond and adapt to changing circumstances.· Possess experience with moves management systems.· Be familiar with the Monmouth and Ocean County communities.· Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.About HABcore Inc.HABcore, by providing permanent housing and individualized support, helps homeless families with children, veterans, and individuals with special needs move through crisis to stability, giving them the opportunity to improve their lives. HABcore is the Jersey Shore's leading provider of supportive housing for formerly homeless people with physical and mental health challenges. Our supportive housing programs, along with our street outreach efforts, touch more than 700 people in Monmouth and Ocean counties. For the past 36 years, HABcore has been on the front lines of affordable housing and homeless insecurity issues. We have been rapidly expanding our programs and services to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable members in our community.How to Apply:Interested applicants may apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to Nina Rizzo, Director of Programming at nrizzo@To learn more about HABcore, visit .

Created: 2024-11-17