[nfbwatlk] Fw: Development Directorr Opening at Seattle Lighhtouse

[Mike Freeman]

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From: Don Helsel <DHelsel at seattlelh.org>
Date: Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 9:47:42
Subject: Development Directorr Opening at Seattle Lighhtouse

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> The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
> Job Announcement
> 
> Title: Development Director
> Department: Communications
> Reports to: Director of Communications
> Hours: Full-time, M-F
> 
> Summary:
> Primary responsibility for growing and managing; foundation board
> development, major gifts and planned giving committees/programs, and
> signature fundraising events. Responsible for synthesizing these
> initiatives into the fundraising plan with the overall strategic plan as
> a guide.  Primary staff to Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation
> and its committees including Foundation Trusteeship, Major Gifts
> Committee, and Planned Giving Advisory Committee. Major ongoing work
> activities include working closely with the Seattle Lighthouse for the
> Blind Foundation Board of Trustees, Lighthouse President & CEO,
> Communications Staff, INL Executive Director, and Board Support team in
> identifying, cultivating, and soliciting new Foundation board, major,
> and planned giving prospects.
> 
> Responsibilities: 
> Work closely and regularly communicate with Foundation President and
> Foundation committee co-chairs to support implementation of internal
> Fundraising Plan. Includes determining meeting and committee agendas
> with Foundation and co-chairs, designing content of board books, and
> developing key communications and reporting to Foundation board
> trustees.
> Primary responsibility for growing the Foundation Board
> With Lighthouse staff, identify and implement ongoing training for
> Foundation board
> Primary responsibility developing annual fundraising plan
> With Communications Department, develop a formal case for giving to the
> community.
> Work with Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation board, LH
> President, and LH Executive Staff to develop funding priorities and
> implement advancement efforts to sustain major and planned gift support
> Supervise Development Staff and help determine training and key
> positions needed going forward 
> With Annual Fund and Grants Manager, supervise and support preparation
> of funding reports for Foundation board and Lighthouse staff
> Promote good relations between Foundation board, LH President and CEO,
> and development staff through implementation of face-to-face meetings,
> events, committees, and tours 
> Implement internal fundraising plan with focus on foundation board
> development, major, planned, and special events activities identified by
> that plan
> Oversee special events geared towards major/planned donors which
> currently includes the annual holiday breakfast and gala auction
> With Foundation board and Lighthouse staff, implement donor engagement
> events to cultivate major donors and bring new donors into the
> organization
> Serve as staff point person for signature events. Recruit and convene
> auction and procurement committees, develop agenda and supporting
> materials with co-chairs and Communications Coordinator.
> Work with Seattle Lighthouse Foundation board members and LH President
> in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting new Foundation Board
> members, major and planned giving prospects
> Research constituents to identify and categorize donors with major
> giving capacity. Conduct rating and screening sessions with board and
> executive staff to identify new major donor prospects. 
> Work with ResearchPoint software to sync donor capacity information with
> Raiser's Edge. On an ongoing basis, use ResearchPoint software to screen
> new and existing donors.
> Develop and implement a personalized cultivation and solicitation
> strategy for each major donor and top prospects. Work with Board Support
> Team and Communications Coordinator to prepare written proposals,
> informational materials, endowment agreements, gift illustrations, and
> other materials in support of securing major and planned gifts.
> Arrange cultivation visits with both major and planned giving prospects
> and arrange additional tours with prospects
> Develop appropriate stewardship and reporting activities, including
> regular communications from staff and board, recognition policies,
> plaque and other permanent recognition, and recognition events
> Develop and present major gift and planned giving proposals throughout
> the year
> Track all major gifts/planned giving activities in Raiser's Edge
> Database
> Collaborate with annual fund and grants manager to create upgrade plan
> for annual fund donors
> With Marketing Manager and Director of Communications, create and
> implement a donor recognition plan.
> 
> Requirements:
> A BA or BS degree is required,  a Masters degree preferred
> 10-15 years proven major donor, grants, annual fund, and planned giving
> experience
> Experience managing fund development team of 3-6 staff
> Communications and marketing experience a plus
> Capital campaign experience
> Knowledge of ASL or foreign language or willingness to learn
> Experience working with diverse groups and people with disabilities  
> Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends
> Ability to travel
> Willingness to be on call for staff management
> Willingness to serve on additional internal LH committees as needed
> Enthusiasm to communicate case statement and giving need to internal and
> external community
> Extreme attention to detail and organizational skills
> Experience with RE7
> 
> Equal Opportunity Employer M/From
> 
> Please send cover letter and resume to jobs at seattlelh.org or to:
> 
> The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
> Attn.: Don Helsel 
> 2501 S. Plum Street 
> Seattle, Washington 98144
> 
> Telephone: (206) 436-2160
> Fax: (206) 436-2244
> TTY: (206) 324-1388
> 
> For more information about employment at the Lighthouse please visit our
> website: http://www.seattlelighthouse.org/job_postings/how_to_apply.html
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