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Listen Community Services is searching for a Director of Development. The Director of Development leads, oversees and manages the organization’s fundraising efforts and works closely with LISTEN’s executive director, senior management team, and board of directors to play a pivotal role in the growth of the organization and its mission and vision. This key leadership position requires the use of strategic and critical thinking and is responsible for developing and executing a fund development plan in coordination with a small team.   A hybrid work arrangement is available. Salary range of $80,000-90,000/ year with a benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k match and leave time.  This full-time position is available immediately and will remain posted until filled. Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to hr@listencs.org. 

Position Title: Director of Development

Classification: Exempt/Full Time

Supervisor: Executive Director

Supervises: Development Project Manager

Position Objective:

The Director of Development leads, oversees and manages the organization’s fundraising efforts and works closely with LISTEN’s executive director, senior management team, and board of directors to play a pivotal role in the growth of the organization and its mission and vision. This key leadership position requires the use of strategic and critical thinking and is responsible for developing and executing a fund development plan in coordination with a small team.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy (15%)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals and includes database management, setting fundraising targets, and timelines

Donor Relations (70%)

• Cultivate, nurture, solicit, and steward existing gifts and donors, including major donors
• Identify and qualify potential gifts and donors
• Manage and direct the development and communications staff, including public relations
• Manage donor stewardship including acknowledgment letters and tax receipts

Grant writing (5%)

• Identify, manage, co-write and manage all organizational grants

Fundraising Events (5%)

• Plan and execute revenue generating and community engagement fundraising events

Corporate partnerships (5%)

• Collaborate with local businesses and corporations to establish and strengthen partnerships, sponsorships and cause marketing initiatives

Other

• Other projects as assigned to support development effort

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree and/or CFRE credential preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of fund development experience in a professional position
• Knowledge and experience in the nature and dynamics of philanthropy, ethics, motivations for giving and volunteering, research and cultivation practices, annual support and/or capital campaigns, solicitation techniques including face-to-face asking, grant writing, special events and fundraising reporting
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee will occasionally be required to stand, walk, bend and reach. Must be able to hear, speak and talk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 15 pounds.

LISTEN Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

LISTEN Community Services, founded in 1972, is one of the Upper Valley region's most comprehensive social service organizations. LISTEN provides services and support to meet the critical needs of Upper Valley individuals and families in 26 area communities. At LISTEN we are passionate about helping families and individuals secure the resources that they need to be safe, fed, and housed. www.listencs.org