Director of Annual Fund

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $80,000-$90,000 / year

Job Title : Director of Annual Fund

Reports to : Vice President of Donor Relations

Location : HQ office in Bentonville, AR

Status : Full-time, Exempt

Join our Team in the heart of Northwest Arkansas! Water for Good is a faith-based, non-profit organization committed to creating a future where no one dies from a preventable WASH-related disease. Water for Good transforms lives through sustainable access to safe water and improved sanitation and hygiene in the places that need it most. Water for Good currently serves in Cambodia, the Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Position Summary : The Director of Annual Fund is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Water for Goods Annual Fund Giving Program. This role will develop and implement strategies to increase donor participation, retention, and revenue. The Director will work closely with the Vice President of Donor Relations and the Marketing team to build strong relationships with donors, provide great donor experiences and ensure the successful execution of fundraising campaigns. This person will also work to ensure effective administration of annual fund gifts through gift acknowledgement plans.

Responsibilities & Duties Overview :

Annual Fund Strategy and Execution :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy and plan to achieve the Annual Fund fundraising goals by targeting key segments of donors, including new donors, monthly donors, regular donors, churches, businesses, schools, fundraisers, etc.
• Goals : Set dollar, participation, and qualitative goals for the annual giving program.
• Cultivation and Stewardship : Develop and execute cultivation and stewardship plans and resources for various donor segments to ensure high levels of donor retention and satisfaction.
• Fundraising Campaigns : Develop and execute a calendar / schedule of multi-channel solicitation campaigns (e.g., digital solicitation, direct mail appeals, face-to-face solicitations, text messages, peer to peer campaigns) to communicate with potential and current donors closely working with the Marketing team, Leadership team, and the board.
• Signature event : Develop and execute signature fundraising events (1-3 large events annually) to raise awareness about the cause and raise $500k+ annually from the events.

Data Management and Reporting :

Analyze donor data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for growth.

Collaboration and Team Leadership :

Other Duties as Assigned

Work Experience & Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Qualifications :

Travel Required : up to 10%

Why Work Here?