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Role Description

The Development Director (DD) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of integrated fundraising efforts to support our organizational strategy and mission. Their relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D will ensure the expansion of our reach to support maximum chapter and event growth to further our mission.

• Focus on relationship building with key donors and fundraising volunteers within their assigned event portfolio.
• Drive impact and strengthen both donor and volunteer pipeline resulting in increased revenue and results.
• Implement activities to support organizational strategies in their assigned chapter to drive optimal results.
• May have direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Engagement – 60%
  • Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year-over-year growth in the chapter.
  • Responsible for achieving both personal and event level revenue goals and support the achievement of chapter revenue and engagement goals.
  • Create and implement annual strategies that will drive growth of assigned event portfolio through corporate and individual donor engagement and stewardship at the chapter level.
  • Identify and develop new business with existing donors and new prospects.
  • Develop and implement stewardship strategies of all event supporters that align to program standards.
  • Deploy tactics and strategies within event portfolio that drive foundation and pipeline building activities.
  • Implement strategies to retain, acquire and activate supporters in events.
• Volunteer Management – 20%
  • Recruit, cultivate, and manage volunteer leaders that drive revenue.
  • Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels.
  • Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support.
• Awareness – 10%
  • Support and maintain the vision, mission, and priorities of Breakthrough T1D.
  • Demonstrate an educated and enthusiastic understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and research therapeutics.
  • Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community.
  • Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities.
• Administration and Management – 10%
  • Provide leadership, performance management and professional staff development to direct reports, if applicable.
  • Maintain departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures.
  • Develop expertise in fundraising management platforms.
  • Participate in monthly strategy meetings with fundraising events program partners.
  • Partner annually with national program partner(s) to establish budget and pipeline strategies.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of fundraising experience with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization.
• Experience working directly or leading staff teams particularly in large scale events.
• Strong skills in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and ongoing stewardship of donors and supporters.
• Experience partnering with strong and active volunteer leaders.
• Demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity.
• High emotional IQ with superior active listening, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain an extensive network of strategic relationships.
• Ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission.
• Highly efficient in time management and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel locally required; evening and weekend work as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Voluntary benefits, flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Generous paid time off.