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Development Director

Website Norwescap

Director of Development

About usNorwescap is a 57-year-old anti-poverty organization with a mission to strengthen communities by creating opportunities that improve the lives of low-income individuals and families. Our vision is to help build a community that transforms poverty into opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization that supports over 30,000 individuals and families each year and helps to create opportunities and positive change in communities throughout Northwestern New Jersey.

Location: Morristown, NJ and Phillipsburg, NJ

  • Ability to Commute: Suite 104 | Morristown, NJ 07960 OR 350 Marshall St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 (Required)
  • Ability to Relocate: Suite 104 | Morristown, NJ 07960 OR 350 Marshall St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Duties include:

Major Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

  • Develop and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors contributing gifts ranging from $1,000 to $4,999.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors through personalized communication, in-person meetings, and recognition efforts.
  • Implement a Major Donor affinity group to engage and enhance relationships with major donors through exclusive events and communications.

Special Events and Sponsorship Management:

  • Plan, organize, and manage large-scale fundraising events including the Carousel and 5K events.
  • Oversee sponsorship acquisition and stewardship for events, ensuring sponsorship benefits are fulfilled and relationships are nurtured.
  • Coordinate logistics, volunteer management, and marketing efforts for successful event execution.
  • Manage other smaller fundraising events throughout the year, ensuring they align with organizational goals and budget.

Appeal Strategy and Implementation:

  • Develop comprehensive appeals strategies, including digital and physical campaigns, as well as peer to peer outreach to solicit donations and support for the organization’s mission.
  • Create compelling content for appeals, working closely with the Marketing team to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
  • Analyze and report on the effectiveness of appeals campaigns, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize fundraising efforts.

Team Management:

  • Supervise and mentor the Development & Special Events Manager, providing leadership and guidance on fundraising tactics, event planning, and donor relations.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity, professional growth, and teamwork.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising with a focus on major donor cultivation and stewardship, event management, and appeals.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve fundraising goals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and trends to inform fundraising strategies.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Skills:

  • Fundraising Expertise
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication Skills
  • Event Management
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Data-Drive Decision Making
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Networking Skills
  • Cultural Competency

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