Development Director

Company: Tent Schools International
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Tent Schools International is hiring for the position of Development Director. Join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Director is responsible to communicate the mission, programs and impact of TSI to various constituencies and to successfully solicit contributions of time, money and other resources to support the ministry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate

Work closely with staff to understand project status and impact

Maintain positive, productive relationships with previous supporters and existing partners

Systematically communicate with individuals, churches, foundations, and other institutions who may be interested in working with TSI in the future

Tailor messages to specific constituencies using various forums and formats (e.g. grant proposals, conference presence, direct mail, magazine advertising, internet messaging, small group discussion, telephone appeals, events, etc.)

Solicit contributions

Ensure that communications to constituencies become commitments to contribute toward specific annual funding goals for operational and program support.

Expand online giving and monthly giving

Expand donor base to include new constituencies

Develop pledge giving options

Lead Year-End and other fund raising campaigns

Expand “Giving Tuesday” and other social media giving opportunities

Conduct presentations at churches and other gatherings to solicit contributions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s (or higher) Degree or equivalent certification in communications, fund raising, and general financial development

Experience: some combination of –

Two or more years work with a non-profit organization

Two or more years of fundraising experience

Two or more years of education or social work

Two or more years of marketing management

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills (phone and in-person)

Marketing and fundraising principles and practices

Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors and partners

High degree of comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and culture

Familiarity with Social Media Outlets for fund raising

Speak and write excellent English

Use donor database as a development tool

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