Director, Development and Community Relations
Job Details
Job Location
Albany-Academy Main-NRFS - Albany, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors
Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Business Development
Description
Offering a $2,500 signing bonus and Relocation Assistance
As the Director of Development and Community Relations, you will manage and coordinate fundraising activities for the organization in an effort to engage the community in the mission of Northern Rivers Family Services to benefit Northeast Parent & Child Society, Parsons Child and Family Services, and Unlimited Potential. You will report to the Chief of Advancement and work on-site.
Responsibilities:
Create and execute fundraising campaigns to raise awareness and raise funds including major gifts, employee giving, and appeals.
Create donor-related communications.
Utilize creative methods to attract new donors to the platform through social media, events, engagement, and other activities across of platform of diverse groups.
Design and produce promotional materials for agency special events and fundraising appeals.
Ensure the success of signature events, including planning, management, fundraising, and execution.
Provide oversight to community events to support Northern Rivers Family Services to benefit Northeast Parent & Child Society, Parsons Child and Family Center, and Unlimited Potential.
Maintain existing relationships and develop new relationships with current corporate and community partners, along with individual donors.
Support program staff to implement activities such as the holiday giving campaign.
Supervise and support Database and Donor Services Specialist and provide oversight of database administration.
Identify social and cultural trends and stay up to speed on emerging digital technologies to utilize for campaigning on social media.
Manage the grant application process and database and participate in the grant writing process.
Manage the volunteer program to ensure community relations and volunteer opportunities are fulfilled in line with mission and vision.
Requirements and Education:
Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in fundraising, events, and/or grant writing experience.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
Qualifications
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.