Position Overview:
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Associate Director of Development will spearhead development, marketing, and donor communications efforts as the Community Foundation of Middlesex County continues to grow. The Associate Director will have the opportunity to build and expand this important role for the Community Foundation.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute, with the President & CEO, the Community Foundation’s annual fundraising and donor communications plans.
- Secure financial support and sponsorships from individuals, foundations, and corporations and manage all administrative aspects of such efforts.
- Create and execute a strategy for a sustained base of annual individual donors, as well as increasing the donor base.
- Oversee all aspects of special events, including fundraising, communications, and volunteer coordination with other Community Foundation staff, Board, and committee members.
- Establish an effective outreach and communications programs for current and prospective donors, supporters, and Fund holders.
- Oversee grant solicitations including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee creation of marketing publications to support fundraising and outreach activities; create and maintain gift recognition programs.
- Manage the relevant component of the FIMS processing/fundraising database and tracking system.
- Staff Development Committee meetings.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree; minimum of 5 years’ experience in development.
- Must embrace the mission of the Community Foundation.
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team, as well as assume independent responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and coordinate several projects simultaneously within a strict time frame.
- Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, Board members, and other volunteers.
- Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate and expand donor and community outreach programs.
- Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.
- Display a positive, professional, customer service attitude; show concern for people and community; demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening skills.
- Be committed to providing high quality service to donors, colleagues, volunteers, grantees, and the community at large.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Exceptional computer skills; thorough knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook). Experience with databases necessary, as well as the ability to learn new applications with minimal supervision.
- Experience with Constant Contact and social media vehicles, particularly in the business or nonprofit arenas.
- Strong knowledge of office procedures and the ability to prioritize and manage a great variety of tasks and projects.
Employment – At Will
All employees of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) are considered to be “at will”. This means that both CFMC and the employees retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. In order to manage effectively, CFMC retains its sole discretion over hiring, terminating employment and other personnel and employee relations matters.
This position description is intended to be general and is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time. Community Foundation of Middlesex County is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
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Cover Letter and Resume
Applicants should provide a cover letter describing why this position is of interest, outlining the relevant experience and qualifications for this position. Application materials should also include salary requirements and a current resume. Materials may be mailed or e-mailed to:
Cynthia Clegg
President and CEO
49 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
