Guided by the Chief Executive Officer, the Philanthropic Engagement Director is responsible for: Strategic fundraising activities that advance the mission/vision of Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering Inc (FAME Inc.).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Strategic/Comprehensive resource development plan(s)
● Direct FAME Inc. advancement activities
● Development/Implementation of FAME Inc. comprehensive plan
● Develops and Communicates policy, ethics and vital philanthropic engagement information to staff/board
● Communicates advancement status with CEO and management team at least on a monthly schedule
● Report and discuss strategic plans with CEO and management
● Evaluates and manages donor, partner and stakeholder communication/recognition
● Recommend policies, procedures, and guidelines for gift receipt (cash, stock, real estate, etc.)

2. Grants Management/Tracking
● Research, evaluate, and lead local and national grant opportunities for the intended target population(s) and expressed goals/objectives of FAME strategic initiatives
● Provide updated advancement/grants calendar inclusive of target annually
● Ensure timely application, reporting and approval for all funding opportunities
● Maintain all necessary approvals and standards ensuring FAME Inc. of local and federal good standing

3. Individual giving
● Plan, coordinate and implement campaigns for individuals/alumni
● Work with CEO to set goals for annual campaign(s)
● Partner with appropriate program staff to devise language for campaigns
● Infuse relevant technology to yield most successful campaign results
● Evaluate database to ensure that information is accurate and up to date for mailings, web-based dissemination, or newsletter
● Manage appropriate staff or volunteers as needed for mailings and special projects
4. Investor Relations and Communications
● Coordinate meetings with investors, strategic partners, funders, and various other stakeholders within the institutional advancement spectrum
● Attend public presentations and demonstrations as needed
● Serve as leadership for internal and external advancement events
● Attend and or present at relevant trade shows, volunteer fairs and corporate partner sites
5. Administrative
● Interface with and cultivate relations with, professional, corporate and community partners
● Provide budget forecasts for advancement, grants and partnership(s) initiative(s)
● Maintain resource development expenditures within budget
● Coordinate with program staff to ensure that evaluation and assessment of grant/contribution impact
● Manage donor contacts, information, and records within the FAME database
● All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
● BA/BS degree with a strong writing background at a minimum
● 3-5 years fund development or equivalent cause driven sales/marketing experience with measurable relationship/cultivation track record, proposal writing, and campaign management
● Experience in a staff management and supervisory position desired
● Strong leadership abilities and self-starter/motivated
● Strong networking skills and emotional intelligence
● Refined and well-organized with the ability to multi-task
● Knowledge of STEM field and Delaware Education System
● Personable and able to work within a team-oriented framework
● Social media Savvy and working knowledge of social fundraising
● Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including word, excel, power point and desktop publishing programs
● Plan, coordinate and implement campaigns for individuals/alumni
● Work with CEO to set goals for annual campaign(s)
● Partner with appropriate program staff to devise language for campaigns
● Infuse relevant technology to yield most successful campaign results
● Evaluate database to ensure that information is accurate and up to date for mailings, web-based dissemination, or newsletter
● Manage appropriate staff or volunteers as needed for mailings and special projects

4. Investor Relations and Communications
● Coordinate meetings with investors, strategic partners, funders, and various other stakeholders within the institutional advancement spectrum
● Attend public presentations and demonstrations as needed
● Serve as leadership for internal and external advancement events
● Attend and or present at relevant trade shows, volunteer fairs and corporate partner sites

5. Administrative
● Interface with and cultivate relations with, professional, corporate and community partners
● Provide budget forecasts for advancement, grants and partnership(s) initiative(s)
● Maintain resource development expenditures within budget
● Coordinate with program staff to ensure that evaluation and assessment of grant/contribution impact
● Manage donor contacts, information, and records within the FAME database
● All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
● BA/BS degree with a strong writing background at a minimum
● 3-5 years fund development or equivalent cause driven sales/marketing experience with measurable relationship/cultivation track record, proposal writing, and campaign management
● Experience in a staff management and supervisory position desired
● Strong leadership abilities and self-starter/motivated
● Strong networking skills and emotional intelligence
● Refined and well-organized with the ability to multi-task
● Knowledge of STEM field and Delaware Education System
● Personable and able to work within a team-oriented framework
● Social media Savvy and working knowledge of social fundraising
● Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including word, excel, power point and desktop publishing programs