Director of Fund Development and Communications

Area Substance Abuse Council; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Substance Abuse Council in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Director of Fund Development and Communications to lead ASAC’s resource development and communications program.

You will work with the Executive Director and Board to grow donor support, manage grant applications, sponsor programs, donor communications, and events.

The role emphasizes building relationships, guiding strategy, ensuring compliant fundraising, and expanding ASAC’s presence in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, philanthropy, nonprofit management, social services, business or related field; MA preferred.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and development research.
• Minimum of three years increasing responsibility in fundraising; five+ years preferred.
• Proven record in achieving fund development goals.
• Experience in managing social media and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development, planning and implementation of ASAC fund development and communications activities to meet goals.
• Engage Executive Leadership and Board in fundraising efforts.
• Oversee grant applications, planning, research, writing and renewals.
• Develop and execute donor-focused gifts program and sponsorships.
• Plan and promote events to develop prospective donors.
• Track, report and optimize fund development results.
• Supervise acknowledgement of gifts and donor recognition.
• Coordinate communication materials and online presence.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Grant writing

Board engagement

Communications planning

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, philanthropy or related field

MA preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Email marketing tools

Job description

Description

POSITION TITLE: Director of Fund Development and Communications

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Director of Resource Development will manage the ASAC resource development program, including but not limited to individual gifts, corporate gifts/sponsors, planned giving, capital campaigns, in-kind donations and communication strategy

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, philanthropy, nonprofit management, social services, business or related field, MA preferred
• Knowledge fundraising and development research and best practices
• A minimum of three years of experience of increasing responsibility in raising funds in a non-profit setting through diversified and comprehensive fund development and communications, five years or more experience preferred
• Proven record in achieving fund development goals
• Experience in managing social media and marketing initiatives.
• Ability to work on a daily basis utilizing standard office equipment.
• Ability to use computer system, software and to work well technology.
• Ability to use independent judgment, analytical/decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, human relations skills, team working skills, and organizational skills.
• This position consists of frequent sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.

Summary

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the strategic development, planning and implementation of ASAC fund development and communications activities to meet short and long term goals in accordance with ASAC’s mission, vision and strategic plan
• Engage the ASAC Executive Leadership and Board of Directors in fundraising efforts
• Lead ASAC’s grant application process for grants, including working with leadership team and grant writer in grant planning, researching and writing for funding opportunities that support the ASAC mission, vision and strategic plan, and completing grant renewals
• Develop and execute a donor focused individual gifts program, including prospect research resulting in annual growth in donors
• Develop and execute a business sponsorship program
• Plan, promote, and implement special events to develop prospective donors
• Track and report progress and results of all fund development strategies
• Support maintaining accurate constituent data for effective fundraising and communications strategies
• Supervise the timely and effective acknowledgement of all gifts and recognition of donors
• Develop/update fund development policies and procedures to accurately reflect agency and best practices
• Develop donor communications materials, online giving and expand development website presence
• Coordinate and promote the agency’s non-monetary donation needs, collection and distribution
• Coordinate ASAC’s donated human resources of volunteers and interns by promoting volunteer opportunities, reviewing applications, matching talent with program needs, and maintaining records
• Develop and execute an endowment/planned giving program
• In collaboration with staff, provide leadership on development and implementation of the agency communications plan and strategy for both agency wide and program specific needs
• Manage agency social media accounts to promote agency needs and services as well as grant related topics
• Prepare, review and disseminate agency communications including press releases, articles, agency newsletters, annual reports, and other strategies to promote the outcomes, needs, services, special events, areas of expertise, and grant related topics of interest to the community
• Guide staff in the implementation of agency branding and communications standards
• Collaborate with agency leadership staff to develop and implement plans for agency improvements
• Collaborate to manage ASAC’s public email distribution list-serves (MailChimp)

GENERAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

It is the responsibility of each employee to:

• Understand and uphold ASAC’s mission.
• Adhere to ASAC policies and procedures, and to all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, in accordance with HIPAA and 42CFR
• Display a professional attitude towards and treat all other employees, referral sources, funders, volunteers, visitors, patients and their families with dignity and respect at all times.
• Demonstrates good communication with, including but not limited to: supervisor, colleagues, co-workers patient/family members, community members, management staff, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality for all work related events.
• Demonstrate involvement as a team member, regardless of where primary duties lie, by positively contributing to the overall agency operations.
• Submit paperwork and meet job responsibility deadlines as assigned.
• Maintain all required license, certifications and related CEUs.
• Know and perform job duties in a safe manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management staff.