Fundraising Director
Department: PR & Development
Reports to: SVP of Agency Advancement
Hours: Full-time
Primary Objective
Promote the vitality and growth of Volunteers of America by substantially increasing financial contributions and broadening community support for the organization’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth
- Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve organizational goals and grow annual revenue with a focus on unrestricted revenue.
- Oversee Annual Appeal campaigns and expand the base of annual individual donors.
- Secure major gifts through identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors.
- Engage financial support through major gifts, capital campaigns, sponsorships, planned giving, appeals, grant writing, special events, and cause-related partnerships.
- Develop new sources of funding across all communities served and within the charter territory.
- Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, especially securing sponsorships.
- Initiate and grow a planned giving program.
Grant Research & Preparation
- Research and identify potential funding opportunities with foundations, corporations, and other entities.
- Write and coordinate compelling grant proposals aligned with organizational mission and priorities.
- Ensure accurate, compelling, and timely submissions.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship
- Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, individuals, and community groups.
- Develop compelling case statements and other development materials to communicate impact.
- Ensure the support of Board members in development efforts and achieve 100% giving from the Board of Directors.
- Manage gift recognition activities and donor appreciation events.
Administration & Collaboration
- Enter and maintain donor information in the RE database.
- Provide support to the CEO and SVP of Agency Advancement as required.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors’ Advancement Committee and other committees as appropriate.
- Handle other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, fund development, business, communications, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years progressive experience in fund development with demonstrated results.
- Knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gifts, capital campaigns, annual appeals, grant writing, corporate engagement, planned giving, and special events.
- Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and commitment to people and community.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with consistent follow-through.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and donor database systems.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work both independently and in a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for special events; travel as needed.
- Valid New York State driver’s license.
