Head of Fundraising & Donor Partnerships

Indyhunger; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid time off (vacation, sick days, PT

Holidays

Job summary

Foundation for Youth is seeking an experienced Resource Development Director who has met and exceeded financial goals by identifying, managing and stewarding donors, executing events, winning grants, and leading campaigns.

The ideal candidate will design and execute a comprehensive development strategy to secure funding, cultivate relationships, and expand community support, bringing exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of resource development experience with a proven track record of meeting financial goals.
• Proven experience managing a donor portfolio and doing face-to-face gift solicitations.
• Mastery of donor databases, wealth screening tools, and CRM systems.
• Superb persuasive writing and public speaking skills. Proven track record of executing timely communication and follow up.
• CFRE status is a big plus.
• Must have Indiana driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute an annual fundraising strategy.
• Manage a personal portfolio of individual and corporate prospects.
• Guide donor movements from identification to final solicitation.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee agency fundraising events including structure, pitch, and secure business sponsorships for special events and fundraisers; lead special event committees.
• Oversee grant research, proposal writing, and reporting.
• Manage direct mail, digital giving days, and annual giving campaigns.
• Grow a long-term legacy giving and planned giving framework.
• Run special capital campaigns when needed.

Skills

Donor portfolio management

Face-to-face solicitations

Grant writing

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor databases

CRM systems

Wealth screening tools

Job description

Foundation for Youth is seeking an experienced Resource Development Director who has met and exceeded financial goals by identifying, managing and stewarding donors, executing events, winning grants, and leading campaigns.

The ideal candidate will design and execute a comprehensive development strategy to secure funding, cultivate relationships, and expand community support, bringing exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations.