Director of Development

Tnpa; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SOAR! in Maryland is seeking a Director of Development to lead direct response fundraising, including mail appeals, newsletters, eblasts, texts and digital solicitations, while stewarding donors and overseeing online giving. The role also serves as donor database administrator (Raiser’s Edge/NXT) and oversees the monthly giving program.

The position collaborates with vendor partners and reports to the Vice President for Advancement, assisting with events as needed.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive fundraising experience.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Raiser's Edge and data-driven fundraising.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of the Catholic Church and SOAR! mission.

Responsibilities

• Direct Response: develop and implement the annual direct response fundraising plan.
• Direct Response: manage vendor partners and annual budget for the program.
• Direct Response: identify congregations and grants to feature in direct mail.
• Direct Response: oversee invoices and financials for the direct mail program.
• Donor Database: perform weekly audits and maintain data integrity.
• Donor Database: create reports, queries and fundraising dashboards.
• Donor Database: supervise the donor database coordinator.
• Planned & Major Giving: identify major and planned giving donors.
• Planned & Major Giving: ensure messaging about planned giving is included.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Supervisory experience

Raiser’s Edge expertise

Data-driven decision making

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Independent + collaborative

Catholic mission understanding

Tools

Raiser’s Edge/NXT

Job description

The Director of Development supports the mission of SOAR! through leading and managing the direct response efforts of the organization, including direct mail appeals, newsletters, eblasts, texts, digital solicitations and acknowledgements. The Director is responsible for donor stewardship and oversees the online giving , as well as the monthly giving program. This position serves as the donor database administrator (Raiser’s Edge/NXT). Assists with special events as needed.

Reports to: Vice President for Advancement

Primary Responsibilities

Direct Response

• Develops and implements, the annual direct response fundraising plan (both print and online) in conjunction with the direct mail agency partner and the Vice President.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with vendor partners – including direct mail agency, Blackbaud, list broker, and caging.
• Identifies congregations and grants to highlight in the direct mail program ensuring the theme and vision for the year are highlighted.
• Develops annual budget, including expenditures and revenue, for the direct mail program.
• Manages, tracks and submits invoices for the direct mail program.

Donor Database

• Performs weekly database audits and establishes and refines clear protocols and processes to maintain data integrity.
• Creates reports, queries and fundraising dashboards to view and monitor progress towards goals
• Supervises the donor database coordinator.

Planned and Major Giving

• Identifies potential major and planned giving donors.
• Ensures that regular messaging regarding planned giving options is a component of the direct response program.

Skills and Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive experience in non-profit fundraising
• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Raiser’s Edge and has a clear understanding of how data supports accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with consistent attention to detail, priorities and deadlines.
• Motivated self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of and appreciation for the Catholic Church and the mission of SOAR!

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Focus : Budget Management, Customer Service, Data Management, Development, Staff Management, Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, Donor/Donations, Planned Giving