Job Description:
Position overview:
DFYF is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Director of Marketing and Development. The Director of Marketing and Development is responsible for the creation of an innovative & integrated marketing strategies that will strengthen and cultivate opportunities for our organization, that lead to increased awareness, fundraising revenue, and partnerships. This position oversees the management of our annual, capital and planned giving campaign programs. This position will execute traditional and innovative strategies campaigns across the broad spectrum of today’s marketing channels. The Director of Marketing and Development shall lead with strategic, creative, and financial intelligence as well as a strong business intellect to take our organization to the next level. This position will collaborate closely with the leadership team and oversees the D&M support services to develop and execute strategic plans that promote and advance the Directions for Youth & Families’ mission, vision, and values.
Key responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Board, management, program staff, and key constituents to establish and execute a comprehensive advancement plan based on short and long-range program goals.
- Participate in individual, corporate, and foundation solicitation, maintaining contact with significant donors.
- Strategically establish networks and cultivate relationships with current and key prospective donors and funders.
- Integrate grants management, including grant writing, and relationship management with foundation and corporate funders, working in conjunction with Grants Manager.
Required qualifications:
- Ability to build enthusiastic buy-in and trust with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and partner organizations by building strong relationships.
- Comfortable operating with uncertainty and change, ready to take advantage of unexpected opportunities and adapt quickly as the context shifts.
- Attention to detail and follow through
- Be highly organized and handle several tasks simultaneously
- Work in collegial way with volunteers and other staff
- Maintain confidentiality about donor and department’s sensitive information
- Be skilled in data entry, analysis, and management
- Meet deadlines and work when necessary, including nights and weekends
- Work independently but within the scope of agreed to department goals
- Be able to work with high level of board and other volunteers
Preferred qualifications:
· Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
· Demonstrated experience in influential relationship management, fundraising, and community relations.
· Minimum of five years experience in fundraising and/or marketing is required.
What Makes Us Great:
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Contribution
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Healthy work culture