Development Director

Description

Sportable’s Mission is to create opportunities and transform the lives of those with physical disabilities and visual impairments through sport.

The Development Director will be part of the organization’s executive team, and will oversee all aspects of the organization’s fundraising efforts.

This is an executive-level position that is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s fundraising efforts, including developing and implementing a comprehensive fund development plan that supports the organization’s operations. The Development Director has a passion for the Sportable mission; is self-confident, and has the ability to lead teams and instill confidence in others; has a demonstrated track record of non-profit fundraising success, is familiar with industry best practices; has the ability to think strategically; is detail oriented and highly organized; and is comfortable representing the organization throughout the Richmond community and sharing the “Sportable story.”

SPORTABLE OVERVIEW
Sportable is an adaptive sports organization based in Richmond, VA, that actively seeks to fulfill its mission of impacting the lives of those with physical and visual disabilities through sport. Sportable succeeds at providing a variety of sports and recreation opportunities in the Greater Richmond Community not because of any one person’s efforts but because of the strength and breadth of our team.

Our team is fully committed to The Sportable Way, which is defined as “enthusiasm with intention” and is guided by our values of:

Integrity – Being true to our word and honoring commitments to athletes, partners, and community

Passion- Committing to work hard, stay positive, and encourage success in others

Team Spirit- The expectation that our community will enjoy a sport for its own sake, while upholding the highest standard of fairness, respect, and camaraderie

Ingenuity – Fostering an environment where athletes and volunteers are able to reach their full potential

Sportable works with over 30 community partners to provide sixteen year-round adaptive sports programs to individuals, age 3 and up, living with a physical or visual disability in Virginia. The Sportable staff works with our athletes individually to assess programs and set goals in which they will be most successful, and works with our program coaches to create program plans that build on our athletes’ skills.

Job Duties

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
• Oversee the development and execution of the annual fund development plan which will include fundraising campaigns, communications, and development events.

• Lead and manage a team comprising the Executive Director, Board, and Staff leadership to grow a major gifts program and coordinate and facilitate the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors.

• Manage the organizational grant portfolio (20-30 grants), including process and strategy, researching and identifying grant opportunities, drafting of grant proposals with key staff, and managing submittals and reports.

• Supervise, manage, and lead development staff, including full-time, part-time, contract works, and interns.

• Track outcomes and maintain records of each fundraising campaign, including providing weekly and monthly reports that will track fundraising progress against annual goals.

• Responsible for the oversight of Sportable’s donor database, Bloomerang, including management and maintenance.

• Oversee gift processing, donor recognition and timely acknowledgements, including thank you notes/letters.

• Support the Board Development Committee by attending meetings, supporting the committee chair with timely information and communications support, and providing direction and organizational needs.

• Work with Development Committee Chair, Executive Director, and Board leadership to coordinate the annual cultivation and solicitation of prospects and donors, including the Board of Directors.

• Lead the planning, development and execution of development events throughout the year, including the Sportable Tailgate, and donor events centered on signature Sportable athletic competitions.

• Working with Marketing & Events Director, oversee the production and distribution of publications, collateral materials, and other forward-facing content concerning the organization.

• As necessary, make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Sportable with the community.

Skills Required

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Bachelor’s Degree required, CFRE preferred, and capital campaign management experience a plus
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in nonprofit development, and five years of leadership and supervisory experience
• Knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly annual giving and prospect moves management, including good knowledge of donor databases
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly
• Proven track record in soliciting and securing gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Strong personal initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively with Executive Director
• Ability to work with and manage various volunteer boards, staff, volunteers, and others
• Communicate clearly, honestly, and respectfully with participants, staff, donors, and volunteers
• Well-organized; able to manage time and people wisely, and to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently
• Strong work ethic and high degree of professionalism
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work remotely and travel occasionally

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Some night and weekend work is required.

Additional Info

TO APPLY
For consideration, send resume and cover letter to Sportable at the following address or email documents to Info@Sportable.org with the subject line “Development Director.” No phone calls please.

Sportable
Attn: Human Resources
1365 Overbrook Road, Suite 2
Richmond, VA 23220

Sportable provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.