Organization: charity: water
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Sep 2015
charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Since 2006, we"ve funded more than 16,000 water projects in 24 developing countries. When complete, these projects will provide clean, safe drinking water for more than 5.2 million people.
Nearly 748 million people don’t have access to clean drinking water, that"s one in nine of us. Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of diseases and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war.
The good news: there are simple solutions, from deep drilled wells to water filtration systems. And with the help of 400,000+ donors and individual fundraisers, we"re forming a strong force against the water crisis. Join us.
As Director of Development (aka Key Relationships), you’ll work in close collaboration with the Key Relationships leadership team to design and execute on a comprehensive, innovative strategy for charity: water’s major donors. Your passion and optimism for ending the water crisis drives your desire to oversee and execute on both ongoing fundraising efforts, improved systems, and working cross-functionally with other departments, while managing the team that is executing against a $10M+ goal for water projects. You’ll also partner with the VP of Key Relationships to execute raising another $18M for operations. You will build a community of world changers by inviting them to help charity: water reach its fundraising objectives, offering radical transparency, our 100% model and a brand built on hope.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a senior member of the team, you’ll report to the VP of Key Relationships and work closely with members of the Key Relationships team and the Founder/CEO to align with and drive annual team goals ($10M+ for water and $18M+ for operations in 2015)
- You’ll oversee the overall Key Relationships strategy for retention, renewal, and growth for all major donors giving to water ($10M+)
- You’ll build a personal book of business to raise funds for clean water projects through individual giving to both contribute to and directly mange the team responsible for raising $10M+ for water projects
- You’ll cultivate relationships to encourage individuals to participate at new and increased levels, to involve their networks, and to optimize their lifetime value as investors
- You’ll come up with innovative ways to show donors the return on their investment
- You’ll oversee staff who research, prospect, and assess potential donors, and delegate relevant work to front-line fundraising team
- You’ll build a robust donor base: you’ll develop and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and prospects
- You’ll identify staffing needs for ongoing development and growth and work with the senior leadership team to build a high capacity team
- You’ll train and mentor development staff and communicate fundraising goals and progress throughout the entire organization
- As a member of the Growth Leadership Team, you’ll liaise between the Key Relationships team, Water Programs, Marketing and Creative Teams to ensure proper alignment on all fronts
- You’ll lead the forecasting and strategic planning process for the major donor segment giving funds to water projects and play a vital role in the planning process for donors contributing to operations
MUST-HAVES
- Bachelor"s degree
- At least five years of experience in fund development leadership
- Proven success in fund development for a medium/large nonprofit. Experience executing on goals and fundraising from multiple donor channels
- Experience in planning, leading, and managing fund development financial goals, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress to executive team
- Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials
- Extensive management experience
SKILLS
You"re sophisticated and love people.
You have an innate social intelligence. You can relate to all types of people – from bankers, fashionistas and techies, to janitorial staff and entertainment executives – and you"re a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency. You are likable, engaging, interesting and interested.
You’re a relationship builder.
You’re skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization, and externally with supporters.
You have an entrepreneurial spirit.
You take initiative and actively seek to deepen current supporter relationships and to forge new ones.
You’re an influencer.
You get others to accept ideas by using convincing arguments, creating a win-win situation, and responding appropriately to key stakeholders.
You"re a strategic thinker.
You have the strategic prowess and social intelligence required to help build scalable models that leverage charity: water"s brand, assets, relationships and opportunities to meet aggressive growth goals.
You’re a mentor.
You enjoy managing and training team members and understand how to maximize their skills and strengths.
You’re passionate about solving the water crisis.
You have at least a basic understanding on international development and how to align fundraising goals with our work in the field.
You believe in the future of charity: water.
You take your responsibilities seriously; the success of this role is critical to charity: water"s growth.
LOCATION
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
OUR BENEFITS
Health is Wealth
- Top-notch Healthcare
- Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Employer-paid Short and Long- term Disability
Retire in Style
- 401K and Employer Match
Work hard, Play hard
- Unlimited Vacation Policy (Just get your work done!)
- Paid Holidays
Ride the Train
- Unlimited Monthly Metrocard
How to apply:
http://www.charitywater.org/about/jobs/director-of-key-relationships/
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