Director of Development

The Director of Development will join a team that is committed to building and strengthening relationships with donors and prospective donors through meaningful and personalized experiences in order to maximize charitable giving and inspire continued investment in the mission of the Community Foundation. This work requires a commitment to excellent customer service, a collaborative work environment, passion for philanthropy and a high level of integrity.

Essential Functions :

Donor Development

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, which may include high-net-worth individuals, corporations, community leaders and multi-generational families.
• Help donors clarify and achieve their philanthropic goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to stay current on the nonprofit community and provide donors with helpful information on emerging opportunities and the impact of their support.
• Analyze and manage assigned portfolio and work with the Vice President of Development and the development team to create and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for prospective donors and current fundholders.
• Provide prompt and personalized service and support for fund holders and prospective donors.  Respond to inquiries from fund holders requesting assistance with fund management, often involving cross-team collaboration.
• Prepare materials for meetings with fund holders and prospective donors and involve Community Foundation leadership in meetings when beneficial.
• Utilize donor development software.
• Participate in and support Community Foundation events as needed.
• Participate in and support the Development Committee and volunteer leadership as needed.

Planned Giving

Develop marketing tools for planned giving initiatives and communications.

Professional Advisors

Competencies :

Supervisory Responsibilities :  None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

Preferred Education and Experience :

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Application review will begin on October 17th.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT :

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, termination, and all other aspects of employment. Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to serve our community and enriches the experiences of our employees. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for employment opportunities within our organization.

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