Director of Development

Director of Development CCARC was originally founded in 1952 by a group of parents who gathered in their homes to support one another as they faced the challenges and rewards of raising a child with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Today, CCARC is a private, nonprofit (501c3) organization offering an array of services to support adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. The successful candidate is a forward-thinking, and self-motivated individual who: Creates fund development strategies and executes upon the plan to achieve results Takes initiative to identify, develop, and implement operational plans for fundraising goals Manages multiple tasks and achieves milestones in a timely manner and dynamic environment Uses data to establish metrics and goals Possesses strong critical thinking skills Demonstrates leadership, communication, project management, and team building skills Develops processes and procedures and is committed to continuous performance improvement Possess in-depth knowledge of database management Fosters and welcomes working with diverse groups Manages projects both independently and within a team environment Collaborates with organization’s leadership, and volunteers Education Requirements: A bachelor's degree Minimum of five years’ experience in fund development Grant Writing experience with ability to create and assimilate information into a persuasive and powerful grant proposal. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40hrs a week Salaried - On Site- New Britain, CT Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Free Vision 401(k) & Employer Match Paid Time Off Key responsibilities as follows Development Coordinates and manages all aspects and oversight of donor development, cultivation, and engagement Uses data to establish metrics and quantitative insights on donor trends and forecasts Develops and maintains a prospect portfolio to optimize fundraising opportunities Evaluates processes and procedures and creates efficiencies to achieve and drive results Provides regular status reports and projections to the CEO Collaborates with and provides guidance to other departments within the organization Creates and manages projects on limited resources and within budget Implements and manages the Constituent Relationship Management software (Raiser’s Edge), ensure accurate and comprehensive data input and analysis, utilize data for donor cultivation, foundation and funders reporting Establishes protocols to maintain donor confidentiality and data integrity Presents development, fundraising and marketing efforts and performance to the Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Directors Oversees all components of Development and Fundraising and related activities Develops and executes the annual fundraising plan in collaboration with staff and related committees Donor Cultivation and Engagement Monitors and examines current donor engagement and patterns for trends and growth opportunities Engages and cultivates current donor relationships Examines current and changing member demographics and creates strategy for engagement and cultivation Identifies new engagement opportunities to build donor pipeline Provides content for communications and social media in collaboration with Manager of Communications Events Develops and implements annual fundraising events including sponsorship programs, logos, invitations, programs, entertainment, and overall theme/message to promote the work of CCARC and raise funds through sponsorships, raffle, auctions, and ticket sales Coordinates annual fundraising and special event activities, including annual golf tournament Secures financial support from individuals and foundations Represents CCARC at events Grant Writing and Administration Meets with respective staff to identify service area needs and submit federal, state, and private grant proposals to the appropriate funding sources Researches and writes grant submissions and monitors awarded grants; submits grant reports to funders as required Leadership and Staff Development. Supervises the Manager of Marketing and Communications Provides periodically and annual review of direct report(s) Volunteer Management Coordinates and manages volunteer groups to provide an enriching experience while accomplishing projects benefiting CCARC and the individuals served (i.e., United Way Year of Caring) Work Experience Requirements: Effective writing skills for grant writing and general agency correspondence. Excellent public relations skills that will positively present the agency. Must complete the Agency's Employee Training. Must have a valid Driver’s License, be insurable with Agency carrier and have own vehicle to use, as needed. Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting to at least ten lbs. Vision must be good or corrected to normal to perform normal job duties. Hearing must be good to have the ability to understand information to perform job duties. Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary. Sitting for extended periods of time and complete repetitive tasks like answering phones and typing. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Other tasks and duties may be assigned, as necessary.