The Funding Development Specialist is responsible for building and growing sustainable funding strategies to support the organization’s team and programs. This is a Full Time, 40 hour per week, salaried position with PTO benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand and model the LOVE>hate Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Develop, build, and grow sustainable funding strategies:
- Create new and innovative avenues for funding.
- Existing strategies: Assess to grow profitability and approach.
- L>h Giving Society. Cultivate and grow donor base and relationships including private and corporate.
- Support our annual Winter Campaign with the Executive Director and support from Hoan Marketing.
- Improve Online Giving
- Legacy event. (See below.)
- Provide oversight to our Grant Writer; support content and information requests and share fundraising strategies.
- Produce and promote our annual ‘Butterfly Legacy’ event.
- Recruit and manage corporate sponsors/donors, volunteers, performers*, partner organizations, and third-party vendors for this event. Cultivate relationships with them including contracts, marketing support, and day-of on-site coordination .
- Responsible for pre and post event data reporting including budget. Develop and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), with ED alignment, regarding income, expenses, sponsorships, and event attendance.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on content and data to drive mission.
- Assist with development and maintain the fundraising budget.
- Meet established KPI’s
Skills:
- Non-profit fundraising
- Leadership
- Training/teaching
- Proactive problem solving
- Clear communication
- Proactive outreach and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Large scale (100+) event planning and promotions
- Priority management with clear deadlines
- Organizational skills with attention to detail
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in non-profit fundraising and event planning. They will have the freedom to implement their own successful strategies and programs provided they are consistent with our L>h Mission and Values.
Position Details:
- Salary: $45-50K based on experience
- Hours: FT, 40/wk
- Benefits: PTO, 2-4 wk/yr, based on experience
To apply for this position please send your resume, contact information, and 3 references to Buck Blodgett at executivedirector@ligth.org.
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