Director of Development

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Job description

CSU Director of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for leading all development activities for the Catholic Student

Union at FSU, FAMU and TSC (CSU). The position develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive

fundraising plan to expand philanthropic support of the organization including identifying and strengthening

relationships with community stakeholders, actively pursuing and managing corporate and individual leads,

foster strong donor and sponsor stewardship, and seeking, applying for, and managing grant funding.

Additionally, this position plans and produces internal CSU fundraising events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

" Design and implement a comprehensive Development Funding Plan annually which maintains the fiscal

health of the organization and provides future financial resources for growth and expansion. Including but

not limited to grant writing and management, corporate major giving, annual appeal development and

management, third party events, and internal events.

" Develop strong relationships within the community to foster a positive image such that companies, schools,

civic organizations, and individuals will make the CSU the local charity of choice for funding.

" Act as primary point of contact for funding, donations and fundraising event inquiries.

" Collect, organize, and maintain a complete and accurate database record of donors and funding received.

Establishes tracking tools and monitors monthly.

" Work collaboratively with fundraising event chairs to offer management, production and oversight of both

CSU internal fundraising events. Including developing and managing production timeline, budget, and

evaluation.

" Oversee branding, image and consistency of messaging in all organization materials. Ensure CSU messaging

is updated and accurate in all marketing and outreach materials.

" Design and produce annual giving campaign, as well as auxiliary marketing, promotional and outreach

materials.

" Work collaboratively with CSU team members as needed to secure resources.

" Coordinate media events; speak on behalf of organization with media outlets as needed.

" Perform networking at selected community and leadership events.

" Deliver presentations on CSU to various community, corporate and church groups as needed.

Skills and Knowledge:

" Excellent personal, verbal, and written communication skills;

" Customer service, communication, and record keeping experience required;

" Able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines;

" Solid organizational, time management, and project management skills required;

" Initiative and collaborative skills indicated;

" Foster and promote business relationships and partnering within the community;

" Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds;

" Establish rapport and build on relationships to promote mission of CSU;

" Good public speaking skills required

Qualifications:

6-8 years of non-profit/religious organization/student organization related experience;

2-4 years management experience;

Bachelor's Degree

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Retirement plan

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