Development & Donor Relations Lead

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY is seeking a development professional to lead the annual fund strategy and donor cultivation. You will work with the advancement team to increase philanthropic contributions from community organizations, corporations, and individuals, and coordinate monthly tours and entry events with the Director of Advancement.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with five years of related experience; an advanced degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Advanced degree preferred in not-for-profit management, communications or fund development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and partnership-building abilities.
• Experience with fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual fund strategy with advancement team and set goals to achieve a significant increase in philanthropic contributions from community organizations, corporations, & individuals.
• Coordinate monthly tour and point of entry events with Director of Advancement.
• Maintain existing and identify & cultivate new sponsor relationships through effective communication, cultivation, and recognition.
• Assist in securing items for silent auctions, program events, and in-kind donations.
• Develop and implement internal employee giving campaigns, $ and in-kind.
• Diversify annual fund campaigns to include online solicitation and email strategies.
• Produce annual appeal letters and donor acknowledgement letters that target individual donors for direct mail campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective and existing donors.
• Execute events and campaign plans to meet revenue goals.
• Match internal volunteer opportunities to outside companies, clubs, and groups.
• Maintain & grow our CRM database, calendar, and reporting.

Job description

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY is seeking a development professional to lead the annual fund strategy and donor cultivation. You will work with the advancement team to increase philanthropic contributions from community organizations, corporations, and individuals, and coordinate monthly tours and entry events with the Director of Advancement.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with five years of related experience; an advanced degree is preferred.