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Director of Development

Description:

• Volunteer Position
  Heads up all aspects offunds developmentfor TWST4Girls
• Manages and directs a team of grant writers
• Researches opportunities for grants, fundraising, community involvement etc...
• Develop and execute a comprehensive program that includes broad-based fundraising from individuals, corporations, and foundations, marketing and communications efforts,
• Works to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective donors.
• Develops and maintains a sponsorship package
• Identify major gift prospects and conduct personal meetings, ongoing follow-up and requests for support.
• Manage current grant funders and conduct prospect research and outreach to identify and engage with potential grant funders.
• Draft and submit grant proposals for operational support, TWST programs and capital improvement projects.
• Draft appeal letters and other fundraising- and marketing-related publications.
• Identify new corporate partners and work with the Program Manager to expand corporate relationships.
• Plan and execute donor stewardship and cultivation events.
• Create and oversee TWST4Girls Annual Fundraiser Gala/Event
• Oversee donor data management efforts, ensuring data entry is accurate and comprehensive and that acknowledgment letters are turned around within a 48-hour window

The best suited:

• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of TWST4Girls mission and programs
• Takes initiative
• Strong leadership skills
• Exemplify follow through on tasks and goals
• Resourceful
• Be a self-starter and goal-driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
• Personable
• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising
• Possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills written and verbal