Director of Development, Annual Fund

The Director of Development, Annual Giving will be responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual giving prospects at or below $50,000.

The DoD will be responsible for creating, along with the Executive Director, the comprehensive yearly fundraising plan consisting of a variety of solicitation methods including : direct mail, social media, e-communications and other creative uses of technology employed to increase total annual gift revenue from patients (past and present), patient families, Brooks employees and friends to support the mission and goals of Brooks Rehabilitation and the Brooks Foundation.

The DoD is also responsible for establishing strategies to reach all goals and monitoring progress against goals. The ideal candidate will participate in the budget development, tracking and analysis of annual giving activities and the maintenance of record and database integrity.

The DoD will work to ensure effective administration of annual fund gifts through acknowledgment letters, pledge reminders and recognition of donors.

As a new position, the DoD will be tasked with building relationships with annual fund donors and garnering support for the Impact Society and WHEEL Club.

The position will be required to maintain their portfolio of donors and fundraise through grateful patients, personal contacts, generous employees and the facilitation of programs and events that assist the development efforts of the organization.

Brooks Rehabilitation believes there is an excellent group of prospective donors.

The Brooks Foundation seeks an experienced development professional with a proven record of accomplishment of annual fund fundraising.

Someone who will take charge upon arrival to build a cadre of supporters who believe in the mission of Brooks. The DoD will report to the Executive Director and carry a high profile within the Brooks Foundation by attending Foundation board meetings as appropriate.

Strong communication skills, knowledge of donor databases, computer skills and expectations to cultivate donors based on donor acquisition are all part of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Job Responsibilities :

• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding annual fund prospects
• Working with the Executive Director and Foundation board to develop donor cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Managing all aspects of the annual fund plan, which includes but is not limited to the design, scheduling production and evaluation of all direct mail, e-solicitations, social media and employee campaign / solicitations.

DoD will : Develop the annual fund plan and calendar Develop annual WHEEL Club and Impact Society campaigns / events Create all appeals and measure success

• Completing contact reports after each meaningful annual donor interaction and update database information about donors and prospects
• Participating in prospect management meetings, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies and programs that encourage philanthropic giving
• Leading the annual gift effort through example and success driven results
• Working with Executive Director to manage Foundation budget
• Designing and implementing an annual donor stewardship program
• Tracking and assessing major gift and grateful patient metrics which demonstrates progress toward goals
• Providing input on Brooks Foundation and Brooks Rehabilitation marketing materials related to philanthropy
• Attend Foundation board meetings and committee meetings, as appropriate
• Maintaining Foundation website related to annual fund
• Managing the creation of the scheduled Impact Reports
• Assisting in special fundraising events working collaboratively with all staff
• Management of development staff as is appropriate

Job Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of appropriate experience; experience fundraising at the annual gift level preferred; Certificate in nonprofit management a plus
• Preference given to candidates with health care experience
• Proven track record managing annual fund / campaigns
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills to analyze donor information to plan and set goals and objectives
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database knowledge
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task efficiently
• Upholds the Mission, Vision and Values of Brooks Rehabilitation
• Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally
• Ability to interface with upper management levels, both internally and externally.

Location : Position is located at the Brooks Rehabilitation Corporate Office. Travel may be necessary up to 50% of the time.

Consideration given for remote work. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following :

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with Match
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
30+ days ago