Fundraising & Development Director

IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Irene Wortham Center in Asheville, NC 28803 seeks a seasoned fundraising leader to drive all fundraising activities and develop strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.

You will play a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors for capital and annual gifts, working closely with the President and CEO, COO, and Board of Directors to achieve fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of fundraising experience.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, and implement all fundraising activities.
• Manage the development department with sound systems and procedures.
• Provide fundraising progress reports to the President/CEO and COO.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual, corporate, and foundation contributions.
• Identify and write grants for the organization.
• Cultivate and directly solicit key donors with senior leadership support.
• Develop annual fundraising plan for Board approval.
• Prepare and oversee donor communications, case statements, grants, and sponsorship proposals.
• Coordinate donor receptions and events.
• Collaborate with HR on volunteer recruitment for fundraising efforts.
• Ensure donors are thanked and kept informed through newsletters and website.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Irene Wortham Center in Asheville, NC 28803 seeks a seasoned fundraising leader to drive all fundraising activities and develop strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.

You will play a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors for capital and annual gifts, working closely with the President and CEO, COO, and Board of Directors to achieve fundraising goals.