Part Time Director of Development- Choices in Childbirth, NYC

Part Time Director of Development

Posted on: August 21, 2012

Posted by: Choices in Childbirth, The Business of Being Born: Classroom Edition

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Choices in Childbirth

Part Time Director of Development Job description

$500 thousand to 750 thousand budget

Mission

Choices in Childbirth (CiC) is a young, dynamic, NYC-based non-profit organization that works to improve maternity care by ensuring that all women and babies have access to safe, healthy, respectful and deeply satisfying childbirth options. Through our Education and Advocacy Programs, CiC helps families make informed maternity care decisions and connect with providers and facilities that will support their birth choices.

Position Summary

The Director of Development is a key contributor to Choices in Childbirth’s continuing growth, success and sustainability. CiC is currently experiencing an exciting growth spurt that requires it to diversify and expand on its past development resources in order to meet increased demands on Programming and related resources. The Director of Development will help the organization grow and thrive while realizing our vision, mission and business goals. This position provides administrative guidance and development support for the entire organization including education and advocacy programs. The primary responsibility of the Director of Development is to support, direct, coordinate and copy write for the development of public/governmental, private and foundation grants. This position reports to the Executive Director and works in partnership with the Executive Director on all fundraising and development activities.

Essential Functions

• Develop a funding infrastructure with the aim to diversify the organization’s funding resources and establish a long lasting base of support to sustain the organization.

• Establish short- and long-range goals for restricted and/or unrestricted funding sources that will support the organization.

• Responsible for developing and executing an annual development plan.

• Develop and implement systems that promote the visibility of the organization.

• Identify, cultivate and solicit foundations, corporations and individuals capable of making contributions to support the organization’s programming goals.

• Research and prepare applications for grants, public/governmental funding

• Organize donor campaigns and outreach events with the aim of developing strong relationships that will create deep, long-lasting ties with donors.

• Develop and track proposals for corporate funding.

• Responsible for tracking, generating reports and monitoring collection of data, as needed.

• Research in-kind funding resources and partnerships.

• Work with Executive Director, Administrative Assistant and Program Staff to develop funding related projects including donor events.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic resource development techniques and strategies;
• Strong verbal communication skills;
• Excellent writing and editing skills, ability to quickly produce high quality, professionally written material;
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness; ability to consistently produce high-quality financials, reports, and grant proposals
• Core computer skills in word processing, data base management, spreadsheets and electronic communications (email, listserv, e-newsletters, social media, etc);
• Ability to learn and use specialized software including E-Tapestry.

• Strong time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Demonstrate a competent skill level in the areas of budget development/management, cost projections, reporting requirements.

• Organizing and Planning – Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals

• Demonstrated proven success in the development of funding/capital for organizations.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent life/professional experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of fund development/fundraising experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management experience.

• Reference checks will be conducted. Employment is also contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.

Work Schedule

25 hours per week. Some flexibility on hours spent in office vs working from home.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $40,000 per annum.

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Send a resume, cover letter and writing sample by September 8th to: mkpenn@msn.com with "CIC Fund Development" in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer