Now Hiring - Director of Development in Springfield, OH

Oesterlen seeks a proven fundraiser and leader to serve as the Director of Development to drive organizational growth and sustainability by ensuring Oesterlen meets its ambitious fundraising targets.

The Director of Development will develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan with annual and long-term fundraising goals and lead the development team to increase financial investment in Oesterlen while building a strong and diverse network of stakeholders. A successful Director of Development is a strategic thinker with a proven track record cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding contributions from high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director of Development reports to the CEO.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be motivated by the opportunity to grow a highly effective philanthropy program. Further, the Director should possess compelling leadership and interpersonal skills, a strong ability for collaboration, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks both big and small.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and oversee the implementation of a development plan to cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts, institutional giving, and foundation giving, including strategies and activities.

Grow a pipeline of new opportunities to support future major gift solicitations. Solicit a measurable number of major gifts annually, collaborating with the CEO.

Create innovative ways for individual donors to engage with Oesterlen.

Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer on revenue recognition, new grant launches, grant documentation, and tracking restricted grants.

Ensure that the development team accurately maintains a robust, data-rich CRM system to inform cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Communicate in a clear, consistent, and transparent manner in writing and verbally.

Manage and oversee all details of Oesterlen special events including planning, budgeting, and execution to meet all goals (financial, attendance, sponsorship, volunteers, etc) including soliciting and analyzing feedback.

Manage and inspire the fundraising team while creating a positive work environment that values experience and new ideas and where team members feel valued and heard.

Qualifications and Experiences

Minimum 7 years in fundraising, public relations/marketing, sales, and management

Progressive senior-level leadership experience with a proven track record of successfully leading, managing, and growing a performance- and outcomes-based development department.

Personal track record of success in reaching and exceeding fundraising goals.

A clear understanding of leading practices, trends, and innovations in the development field.

Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances with creative approaches to problem-solving.

Exceptional oral and written communication, networking, and public engagement skills.

Demonstrated project management, organization, delegation, and prioritization skills.

Proven ability to establish objectives set performance standards and organize and motivate a team to achieve goals.

Proficiency in Little Green Light

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, OH 45503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person