Strategic Development & Campaigns Director

Macon Resources Inc; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon Resources Inc. in Decatur, IL seeks a Director of Development to lead all fundraising, including major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, events and capital campaigns.

You will work with the President/CEO on development, marketing, and public relations, while coordinating information and education efforts. The role emphasizes donor cultivation, grant writing, grant research and community outreach to expand services.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Two or more years of experience in public relations, fundraising and/or marketing.
• Experience in non-profit fundraising is preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a fundraising and planned giving system for agency expansion.
• Coordinates all fundraising and development activities and donor contacts.
• Identifies new donors and organizes initiatives to solicit funding.
• Develops major gift opportunities and writes grant proposals.
• Maintains online presence and manages public relations, marketing and website content.
• Plans and evaluates events and campaigns, including annual fund and special campaigns.
• Manages donor databases and ensures accurate recording of donor interactions.
• Recruits and supervises volunteers to support development activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public relations

Grant writing

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations

Tools

Donor Perfect

Microsoft Publisher

PowerPoint

PageMaker

Word

OrgPlus

Photo Editor

Job description

Macon Resources Inc. in Decatur, IL seeks a Director of Development to lead all fundraising, including major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, events and capital campaigns.

You will work with the President/CEO on development, marketing, and public relations, while coordinating information and education efforts. The role emphasizes donor cultivation, grant writing, grant research and community outreach to expand services.