Fund Development Director

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team to support our fundraising efforts. The role of the Development Director is to develop, execute, evaluate and continuously improve fund development efforts in collaboration with key staff and stakeholders to raise and grow vital funds to fulfill Safe Harbor’s mission and vision.

We are seeking someone who is ready to have fun and excited to interact and collaborate with others in either a part time or full time role. This will not be a grant writing or letter campaign position. The ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, understand the importance of relationships, and be willing to reach into the community to build and broaden relationships and engage in current best practices and strategies that will support Safe Harbor in diversifying it's donor base. They must also be highly organized, creative, and flexible with firsthand knowledge of fund development or able to transfer other skills sets into this setting specific for non-profits.

Must be able to represent the mission, values and philosophy of Safe Harbor to employees, vendors, program participants and to the general public. Model and promote attitudes of non-violence, anti-oppression, inclusiveness, and power-sharing in all facets of position responsibilities, especially when working with community partners. Be an outspoken voice against violence against women and children, teen dating violence, sexual assault, rigid gender roles, and norms of masculinity within the community through conversation, trainings, social media, and one-on-one conversations.

Persons of color and LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. Safe Harbor supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

With the Executive Director, develop a strategic fundraising plan to significantly increase our portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation gifts.
Research, create and maintain strategic relationships with individual and corporate donors
Insure continuous improvement and compliance with acceptable fundraising principles as defined by the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Build and manage a comprehensive donor cultivation and stewardship program to strengthen and deepen relations between Safe Harbor and its donors
Develop and execute new fundraising efforts, including social media and major gift campaigns as well as planned giving opportunities, to attract new donors and enhance support from existing donors
Manage Safe Harbor fundraising events, including but not limited to Men Who Cook.
Lead Safe Harbor's Fund Development Committee
Act as a valued team member by participating in meetings, and cooperating with all other Safe Harbor programs and employees to achieve agency goals.
Oversee management and timely donor acknowledgements, donor files and records, including electronic records in donor database.
Work in coordination with Executive Director and Operations to implement and execute cross-department structures of accountability and assist in aspects of audit and compliance related to fundraising.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSE(S), CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

Education and Experience in Fundraising, Marketing or Sales or other relevant experience.
Other: Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, with reliable transportation.

KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS:

Passion for Safe Harbor’s mission of serving those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault; and empowerment to live lives free of violence.
Must be able to articulate vision for the future of the agency and inspire others to be involved through time, talent and treasure
Successful track record in raising significant individual, corporate and foundation support; or relatable experience through sales or other industry.
Event planning experience
Strategic thinking, motivated to keep current with changes in development
Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to write effectively and speak persuasively
Excellent judgment, an ability to exercise discretion and tact in difficult or confidential situations and an ability to project a positive, professional image to the public.
Demonstrated ability to work in a variety of settings with a commitment to and experience in working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds and lifestyles.
Knowledge and sensitivity to the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault preferred

Benefits:

(FT): Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Short & Long Term Disability, 403b, 403b matching, Wellness Reimbursement
(FT & PT): PTO, Personal, Sick, Floating Holidays