Job Information
Good Shepherd Communities Foundation Executive Director in Binghamton, New York
Job Description
Good Shepherd Communities is seeking an experienced development professional, i.e. Foundation Executive Director, to lead the Good Shepherd Communities Foundation in this next phase of growth and community engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to build and execute on major gift & annual philanthropy and fundraising initiatives with a focus on leadership & major gift prospect management. This individual will be the public “face” of the organization, actively working on behalf of the organization to form and cultivate strong relationships within the community and to build a pipeline of potential donors through opportunities for meaningful engagement with the organization.
Primary Responsibilities of the Foundation Executive Director (not limited to the following):
Partner with Good Shepherd Communities leadership to craft a comprehensive, strategic fundraising plan that supports the organization’s strategic vision and grows a strong culture of philanthropy around the organization’s mission and community impact;
Build & manage a portfolio of relationships with various constituents including community members, residents and families;
Organize and lead a relationship-centered approach to major gift activity; Implement an intentional process to identify and progress relationships through the stages of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship;
Oversee all fundraising activities including the annual fund and fundraising events;
Work to establish and promote a planned giving program that aligns with the Foundation’s strategic vision and goals for donor engagement;
Oversee all grant activity; maintain an annual calendar of grant opportunities; write and submit compelling grant applications; seek opportunities for new grant funding; conduct outreach to build relationships with foundation representatives on behalf of the organization;
Help to recruit, lead, and mobilize a Foundation Board that works to support the mission of the Foundation and provides opportunity for meaningful engagement for key relationships;
Maintain informational databases on individuals, families, foundations and corporate donors, including details on movements from prospect portfolio;
Produce reports for internal leadership and Board of Directors to demonstrate prospect movement, annual & major gift goals, and progress on goals-to-date.
Requirements
Successful candidates must meet the following criteria:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience in fundraising/development in the not-for-profit sector or sales; combination of education and experience considered.
Deep understanding of development protocols, strategies and tools.
Documented experience building and cultivating strong relationships with multiple constituencies.
Grant writing experience preferred.
Strong aptitude for verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship development.
Summary
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Notice to applicants: Good Shepherd Communities will reasonably accommodate an individual’s disability during both the application process and on the job. Please contact the Human Resources department to request any reasonable accommodation you may require to participate in the application process.