Marion County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc
Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection

Position Title:  Development Director

Supervised by: Executive Director

Position Summary:  This position is responsible for the direction, development, administration, supervision and implementation of an internal and external long-term fund development program designed to increase financial support for Kimberly’s Center.  This position is also responsible for managing, directing, and providing support for the activities of the development program and all development committees and its volunteers.  This position provides creative development of support materials and promotions that support the fundraising office.
						
Qualifications:

•	BS or BA, preferably with coursework in business, journalism, communications, marketing/public relations. A minimum of one to three years of related work experience is required. Individual must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Individual must be a self-starter with the ability to work with, support and motivate development program members in a positive manner. Preferred: Certified Fundraising Executive, advanced degree and/or certification with experience in a nonprofit/education environment. 

•	Ability to prioritize duties and to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Excellent problem-solving skills and independent judgment required. Must be detail-oriented. 

•	Prefer individual with knowledge of the local community. Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred and knowledge of donor software helpful. 

•	Ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed to coordinate fund development events

•	Ability to handle wide variety of written projects (letters, promotional materials, proposals, memos, etc.) independently.

•	Creative ability to design and produce promotional materials, develop themes for events, plan program agendas, etc.

•	Exceptional computer aptitude with experience in word processing and spreadsheet applications.

•	High energy level and a pleasant and self-assured personality. A positive attitude and ability to build positive relationships with volunteers is essential.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

•	In coordination with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, responsible for developing a strategic plan annually for the development program
•	Responsible for the implementation and achievement of Kimberly’s Center’s development goals and objectives
•	Plans and coordinates the agendas and notices for meetings of the development program. Prepares minutes from development committee meetings 
•	Ensures preparation of development program financial reports and records 
•	Follows up with donors through correspondence to include gift acknowledgment and pledge payment reminders in a timely manner
•	Maintains donor privacy at all times according to established procedure
•	Ensures donor records are maintained on a current basis both manually and electronically
•	Assists in the development of special recognition events for donors and prospects on an annual basis
•	Responsible for Kimberly’s Center sponsored fundraising events (Race against Child Abuse, 100 Strong, Art & Soul, and others as needed.)
•	Responsible for recruiting volunteers to support events. 
•	Assists in the recruitment and provision of third party fundraisers
•	Responsible for Kimberly’s Center’s development program social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
•	Responsible for maintaining the prospect lists for the committees and the mailing list for appeal letters
•	Prepares the development office’s annual budget
•	Works closely with volunteers to help them be successful

Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills; good clerical skills including typing and related functions; communication skills including the ability to conduct meetings and to provide direct assistance to Kimberly Center’s donors and board of directors; a highly motivated self-starter who sets priorities and can work well with minimal direction in a job environment in which he/she is looked to for creative leadership; a mature individual with a strong sense of organization and the ability to develop long-term plans while maintaining control over current projects; proficient in Windows based applications.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.