Assistant Executive Director, DMC

The Arc of Union County; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Union County is seeking an Assistant Executive Director of Development and Marketing to lead a comprehensive fundraising program. You will plan, direct, and oversee strategies to secure resources and support the agency's mission, including donor prospecting, proposals, and campaigns.

You will report on revenues, develop long-range priorities, and market a compelling case for support. With at least ten years of fundraising experience and a Master’s degree in marketing, communications,

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• Proven success in engaging donor segments including individuals, companies, corporations and foundations.
• Management experience with ability to motivate and lead a team, set objectives, manage staff performance, and communicate goals to the board or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, oversee and implement a comprehensive fundraising program.
• Secure financial resources from individuals, foundations, corporations and other sources.
• Project contributions to the annual budget and report on gift revenues with progress updates.
• Design long-range strategic priorities and execute corporate and foundation proposal writing.
• Conduct donor prospecting and research; manage fundraising campaigns and events.
• Develop and market a compelling case for support.

Skills

Windows software

Fundraising software

Fundraising leadership

Team leadership

Windows platforms

Education

Master's degree in marketing, Communications, or Liberal Arts

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Summary

The Arc of Union County Inc. is a leading provider of person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering a variety of programs and services. The Assistant Executive Director of Development and Marketing (DMC) is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, overseeing, and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program. The goal of this program is to secure financial resources from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other sources to support the agency's budget and development strategies. The incumbent will project contributions to the annual budget, report on gift revenues, and provide progress updates. Serving as the agency’s principal fundraising officer and grants administrator, the Assistant Executive Director, DMC, will design long-range strategic priorities, execute corporate and foundation proposal writing, and conduct donor prospecting and research. This role involves managing the organization’s fundraising efforts, which may include planned giving, principal gifts, annual funds, multi-year fundraising campaigns (including a potential capital campaign), and special events. Additionally, the Assistant Executive Director will design, develop, and market a compelling case for support.

Skills

• Proficient in Windows software. Strong preference for experience in optimizing the use of philanthropy and fundraising software, such as Blackbaud CRM or Raiser\'s Edge.

Experience

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible fundraising experience. Proven success in engaging various donor segments, including individuals, companies, corporations, and foundations.
• Management experience, with the ability to motivate and lead a team, set objectives, manage staff performance, and communicate goals effectively to the board of directors or volunteers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in marketing, Communications, or Liberal Arts
• Membership in the Association for Fundraising Professionals. Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) from the American Marketing Association (AMA). Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE)

(EEO statement) The Arc of Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.