Associate Director of Development

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.

• 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.