Director of Development

Axess Family Services, Inc.; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axess Family Services, Inc. is looking for a Director of Development to lead their fundraising initiatives in Ravenna, Ohio. This role involves developing relationships with major donors, executing fundraising strategies, and overseeing special events to meet organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of professional fundraising experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The position also demands a valid Ohio driver’s license and compliance with agency requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in professional fundraising.
• Ability to meet agency requirements for criminal background check.
• Valid, unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising plan.
• Build a planned giving program focusing on deferred gifts.
• Oversee special events organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Motivational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

SUMMARY

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing and directing Axess Family Services fundraising, major gifts, planned giving, special events and special campaigns.

SUPERVISOR

Executive Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute Axess Family Services Annual Fundraising plan.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors.
• Build a planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts.
• Create and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors.
• Oversee the organization of special events
• Maintain gift recognition programs.
• Coordinate fundraising special events.
• Work closely with the management team to focus on fundraising endeavors.
• Make public appearances to share information about Axess Family Services.
• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Duties and Responsibilities above represent the most significant duties of this position, but do not exclude other assignments that would be within the qualification and responsibility levels of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Skills to motivate staff, board members and other volunteers
• Organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to meet agency requirements for criminal background check
• Ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability
• Valid, unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license
• 3 years’ experience in professional fundraising

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Valid, unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license

COMPLIANCE

This position requires compliance with AFS’ written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

Failure to comply with AFS’ Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or AFS’ Written Standards or, for managers and supervisors, fails to detect non-compliant conduct where reasonable efforts would have resulted in detection, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with AFS’ Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-Compliance through Appropriate Disciplinary Actions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger handle or feel; to talk; or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally be required to lift 25 to 50 pounds; however, this is not essential; duties may be shifted to accommodate lifting restrictions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). The employee will occasionally be working near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and exposed to a risk of electrical shock while running the copier, printer, other standard equipment and answering the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Stress level can be high at times.

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.