Now Hiring - Director of Development in East Hanover, NJ

Director of Development

Responsible for raising funds and other donations for the organization by researching, developing and managing relationships with funders including corporations, foundations and individuals

Nature and Background of Position:

The Director of Development (DOD) works directly with the Chief Development Officer and the Development Team to grow Students 2 Science’s fundraising program. The DOD will successfully execute the organization’s fundraising strategic plan to directly support the operation of the programs. The DOD will foster and develop relationships with key corporate executives, government/political leaders, and high net worth individuals. It is expected that the DOD remain current on information regarding Students 2 Science including institutional history, current activities, and planned programs to fully understand funding priorities.

Fundraising

• Develop and execute S2S’ new donor/funder annual fundraising plan
• Create annual giving programs to support S2S’ revenue streams and provide support for direct mail, online giving, and fundraising campaigns through social media
• Research prospective donors to gain insight into needs, beliefs and donation habits to understand how to position our organization to them
• Build upon existing donor relationships and form new donor relationships on a regular basis
• Assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds for our organization
• Leverage technology and social media where possible to improve fundraising activities
• Assist in creatingmarketing materials, such as presentations, brochures and flyers, to be used for all fundraising activities
• Analyze the performance of fundraising activities for effectiveness
• Use Salesforce to maintain complete and orderly records of leads, contacts, opportunities, and regular donor communications
• Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build partnerships and enhance fundraising activities
• Support the CDO in any development and fundraising activities and donor follow up

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least three years of fundraising experience
• Experience fundraising in the New Jersey area
• Experience researching, writing and managing state and federal grants
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Refined public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work well in a diverse group
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Quick thinker and ability to make decisions under pressure
• Proven track record of achieving fund development goals; in-depth knowledge of fundraising management systems, major gift cultivation and stewardship, and grant proposal processes
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines while delivering a high-quality product or service
• Proficient at Microsoft Office products, and experience with Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar CRM/Development databases
• Proof of COVID Vaccination

Preferred:

• Experience fundraising within the STEM industry
• Minimum five years of fundraising experience

Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent travel and in-person meetings. A significant amount of time is spent sitting and standing. Must be able to read, write and understand English. Good auditory and visual skills are required.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Hanover, NJ 07936: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person