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Development Director Jobs in Iselin, New Jersey, USA at Arthritis Foundation Inc.
Development Director | Iselin, New Jersey
Regular Full Time Iselin, NJ, US
4 days ago Requisition
Job Title:Development Director
Classification:Grade 8 SS D:
Range from $99,120.00
Department:Community Engagement | East Region
FLSA Status:Full Time | Exempt
Executive Director
Location:Remote working from New Jersey
POSITION SUMMARY(Basicpurposeor primary function of job)
Development Directors (DD) are responsible for partnering closely with their Executive Directors (ED) and community volunteer leaders to support and execute an annual plan of work that addresses the needs of the arthritis community in their assigned market(s) including revenue generation, special event fundraising, and mission outreach. DDs recruit, develop, and manage event committees and volunteer leaders to achieve fundraising goals from the annual plan.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES(Principal responsibilities or job duties)
Supports ED and volunteer leaders, ensuring sound plans are established for revenue generation, special event fundraising, mission outreach, and awareness.
Responsible for generating $200,000 – $400,000+ in revenue through 2-3 assigned special events (such as Walk to Cure Arthritis, Jingle Bell Run, Gala) and other fundraising initiatives. Achieve goals set in annual plans by planning and executing special events, soliciting sponsors, securing event honorees, and coaching fundraising teams/individuals. DD also oversees all event logistics andpromotion.
Recruit the right volunteer leaders for local committee roles while also growing adiverseand engaged volunteer pipeline that fosters volunteer recruitment,recognition, training, andleadership development.
Cultivates, stewards, and advances relationships with corporate partners, event participants, healthcare providers, and other key constituents within the market.
Actively participates in building a culture of philanthropy by buildingdynamic,impactfulvolunteer committees. Key contributor to the development of a high-performing market; creates an environment of ownership, excellence, and tenacity where volunteers and staff are committed to achieve market goals.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 3 (three) years of non-profit, fundraising, or related experience.
Distinguished track record of volunteer stewardship, formulation of high-impact partnerships, and consistency in exceeding established goals.
Proficiency in applying sales and relationship building techniques to a non-profit setting.
Ability to relate and leverage the Arthritis Foundation’s mission into effective, sustained relationships and successful projects.
Experience managing a portfolio of revenue generation activities including direct execution of special event fundraising, major gift solicitation, corporate and foundation support.
Awareness, understanding, and accountability for financial performance including planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Balance and calm amidst complexity, competing demands, and expectations.
Tactfulness with the ability to anticipate reactions and respond well to challenges.
Prompt in decision-making, including managing performance and addressing difficult situations.
Able and willing to influence powerful personalities, and professionally and candidly communicate points of view to authority.
Models and builds coalitions throughcollaboration,diversity, andteamwork.
Ability to translate marketing and branding initiatives at the community level.
Skilled communicato…
Title: Development Director
Company: Arthritis Foundation Inc.
Location: Iselin, New Jersey, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Management
