Development Director

Timber-Lee; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber-Lee is seeking a Development Director to drive fundraising strategy, cultivate donor relationships, and ensure program financial sustainability. The role requires a proven nonprofit fundraising background, leadership skills, and a passion for Timber-Lee's mission.

Responsibilities include developing a comprehensive plan, grant writing, event coordination, and budget oversight. Travel for donor meetings and campaigns is required, with strong emphasis on impact reporting and cross-team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field
• Minimum of 2 years in fundraising and development
• Proven success securing diverse funding sources
• Strong written and verbal communication; leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan
• Cultivate and manage donor relationships (individuals, foundations, corporations)
• Research and write grant proposals; manage reporting requirements
• Plan and implement fundraising events and campaigns
• Lead and mentor the development team
• Oversee the development budget and align with priorities
• Collaborate with marketing to create donor communications
• Monitor fundraising metrics and adjust strategies accordingly
• Travel as needed for donor meetings and events

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management

Tools

Bloomerang

Salesforce

Job description

Description

Position Overview:

The Development Director will play a pivotal role in driving our fundraising strategy, building meaningful relationships with donors, and ensuring the financial sustainability of our programs. This position requires an enthusiastic leader with a strong background in non-profit fundraising and a commitment to our mission.

Essential Duties:

• Fundraising Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that aligns with our mission and strategic goals. Receive, acknowledge, and track contributions, pledges, in kind donations and other payments.
• Donor Engagement: Cultivate, maintain, and manage relationships with current and prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Grant Writing: Research and write grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and managing reporting processes.
• Event Coordination: Plan and implement fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage the community and increase support.
• Team Leadership: Take lead in implementing, supervising and mentoring the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, as the department expands.
• Budget Management: Develop and oversee the development budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and funding needs.
• Communications: Work with the marketing team to create impactful fundraising materials and donor communications that resonate with our audience.
• Impact Assessment: Monitor and report on fundraising performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to meet goals.
• Travel: Ability to travel as needed, including overnight, for donor meetings and events.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising and development, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding from diverse sources, including individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
• Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and donor management software (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team.
• Passion for sharing the story of changed lives from the ministry of Timber-lee.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively speak and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, donors, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and accounting.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Take initiative in all duties related to your job responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Licensed driver able to drive cars and vans.
• Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Perform all job responsibilities safely using personal protective equipment
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking to various areas of the camp including climbing stairs
• Able to traverse the multi-terrain campground during all seasons.