Director of Development

Description

We are seeking a skilled full-time Director of Development to ensure we have the financial resources needed to fulfill our mission. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board, the Director of Development oversees all aspects of fundraising to grow a sustainable philanthropic revenue base. In addition to supporting an annual budget of $1MM, SDV plans to conduct a capital campaign in the coming years. A leader on SDV’s small team, the Director of Development also plays a key role in programmatic and administrative responsibilities. The salary range is $50,000 to $70,000 based on experience.

Job Duties

Fundraising
• Responsible for achieving fundraising goals, which are set in collaboration with the Board President and Executive Director.
o Identify and cultivate individual, community, and corporate donors.
o Research, write, and submit grants and ensure timely grant reporting as required.
o Plan and implement all fundraising campaigns and prospect/donor communications (e.g., quarterly Top Donor Letter, e-blasts, printed materials, event invitations).
o Work with board members, board committees and volunteers to increase and diversify fundraising.
o Ensure donors are thanked in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Seek and manage public outreach including speaking engagements throughout the state.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all constituents.
• Work with staff to ensure annual events such as the August Open House and annual Graduation ceremony are planned, publicized, and executed effectively.
• Partner with the Office Administrator to assure the website, Facebook page, and Instagram accounts are representing the organization appropriately and accurately.

Administration
• Attend all Board meetings and provide reports including but not limited to SDV financial status, development priorities, initiatives, events, and campaigns.
• Create the annual budget for approval at the March Board meeting.
• Lead the successful completion of the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accreditation process every five years.
• Work with the Office Administrator to be sure Quickbooks entries are accurate and that essential documents get to the accountant for the annual IRS 990 and provide necessary files to auditing firm as needed.

Program
• Conduct applicant interviews and complete applicant home visits as needed.
• Participate in triage sessions that assess applicant ability to be successful with a service dog.
• Support and work with trainers as needed.

Skills Required

Applicants for the position of Director of Development should have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in fundraising or an analogous field, working knowledge of Quickbooks, Bloomerang (database), Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MyEmma, Facebook, and Instagram. Experience with capital campaigns a plus.

Work Schedule

M – F 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some weekend work involved. Travel within the state required.

Additional Info

All staff must be comfortable working on-site in an office space with one to four dogs and a facility with up to 10 or more dogs. Staff members help walk dogs midday and late afternoon and answer the telephone as needed. The Executive Director may add additional responsibilities as needed or shift some responsibilities to another staff member as needed.
Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to Peggy Law, P. O. Box 408, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or peggylaw@servicedogsva.org. No phone calls, please.