Director, Development - Urgent Hire

We are looking to hire a brilliant Director, Development to join our diverse team at American Diabetes Association in Bala Cynwyd, PA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Director, Development is a great opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, cooperation and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Director, Development at American Diabetes Association today!

The American Diabetes Association is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to develop and steward corporate relationships. Primary duties of the Director of Development will include the development and stewardship of existing and new corporate partners and volunteers.

 
This individual will identify new opportunities to grow portfolio engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue, including corporate partnerships, commercial co-ventures, special events and individual giving. A successful candidate will manage and steward a portfolio of corporate and individual relationships and work as a team player to drive growth that achieves our mission and revenue goals. This position is accountable for significant revenue targets and will influence the strategic implementation of local and nationwide initiatives.

 
In addition, the Director will demonstrate effective leadership and mobilization of volunteers, increase corporate relationships, meet market fundraising goals and build awareness for the Association.

 
The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of success in fundraising and/or sales and relationship management. Exceptional organizational and written and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position, as is the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and achieve results in a team environment.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides strategic leadership, creating and executing fundraising strategies to raise $750,000–$1 million annually from corporations; works to grow additional avenues of corporate revenue
• Develops an annual business plan to meet financial targets
• Serves as a key member of the development team influencing and driving strategy, relationships and best practices to accomplish market and region financial goals
• Responsible for developing and stewarding a portfolio of relationships from the corporate community to provide funding for our mission (sponsorship, retail campaigns, event teams, grants, donations and other partnerships)
• Develops revenue projections and provides financial analysis
• Oversees stewardship activities; ensures a high-touch response to partners and donors
• Explores appropriate licensing activities and special promotions with corporate partners
• Recruits and leads high-level volunteers to provide local leadership, resources and partnerships
• Drives donor-centric partnerships to support financial goals of market events, programs and prioritized initiatives
• Delivers a high level of customer service to all constituents
• Manages, hires, evaluates, develops and mentors a team of talented fundraising professionals 
• Ensures compliance with Association policies, including employment, risk management, event and cash handling, and financial controls
• Demonstrates integrity, collaboration and stewardship
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits of working as a Director, Development in Bala Cynwyd, PA:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package