Fundraising Director jobs in Connecticut

Fundraising Director directs an organization's fundraising strategies, campaigns, capital development initiatives, and operations to support the overall organizational development and revenue objectives. Leads donor stewardship and relations to identify, develop, retain, and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors. Being a Fundraising Director researches and identifies potential corporate or governmental partnerships and grant funding opportunities. Creates collaborative coordination between staff and internal stakeholders to plan events and communications to increase donor engagement. Additionally, Fundraising Director uses technology to manage and monitor donor information and produce data-driven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Fundraising Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Fundraising Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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– Director of Development & Fundraising (Stamford)
  • Womens Business Development Council
  • Stamford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Director of Development

    Overview
    The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is seeking a driven and passionate Director of
    Development.

    The Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts for the organization and work to expand
    unrestricted revenue to support team and program growth. This role will report to and closely partner
    with the CEO to strengthen relationships with external stakeholders and donors across the state. This
    is an amazing leadership opportunity to work with a driven, highly motivated, and engaged team to
    provide the tools and resources to help women thrive in business.

    WBDC is currently operating in a hybrid model. This position will be based in WBDC’s Stamford office
    and will support our work across the state. Travel to our offices in Stamford, New Haven or New
    London, as well as other locations across Connecticut will be required on a regular basis. The salary
    range for the role is $120,000 to $130,000 plus benefits.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The Director of Development will create and deploy a fundraising strategy to achieve WBDC’s
    strategic plan, including growing and diversifying sustainable funding streams for the
    organization. Leveraging great relationship-building and prospect-cultivation skills, this role will
    have a heavily external-facing component; a key responsibility of the Director of Development
    will be to attract funders and other stakeholders to the work and impact of WBDC and seize on
    new opportunities and partnerships. WBDC is viewed as a specialist in business and economic
    policy across the state and is regularly called upon by members of the legislature and
    governor.

    The Director of Development will lead a team of three, including a Development Manager,
    Development Assistant, and Grant Writer. Additionally, this leader will manage vendor relations
    to include a long-time event fundraising consultant. WBDC’s current budget is over $4M, and
    its revenue is primarily comprised of federal and state grants, event earnings and
    sponsorships, foundation and corporate grants, and individual donations. This role will work to
    diversify WBDC’s portfolio, focusing on areas of opportunity for the organization such as
    building out an individual giving program. This will require performing research and outreach to
    initiate and then cultivate new relationships, networks, and partnerships.

    This leader works closely with the CFO to ensure funding is identified and applied across
    organizational functions, and with the program team to ensure programmatic commitments are
    achieved. This individual works closely with the Board and the Board Development Committee
    to fundraise and educate the community about WBDC’s work and impact across the state of
    Connecticut.

    Responsibilities of this role include:

    • Overseeing all development efforts and partnering with senior management team
    members to ensure that overall organizational health and initiatives are prioritized
    • Leading special fundraising projects and events
    • Establishing fundraising/revenue generation goals tied to the organization’s strategic
    plan
    • Directing innovative high-level fundraising efforts that enable the organization to raise
    significant gifts from new and existing prospects and donors
    • Building out an individual giving program
    • Leading a team of highly qualified development professionals and working to establish a
    donor-centric culture throughout the organization
    • Managing day-to-day development operations and tracking the progress of critical
    fundraising, grant writing, event planning, and donor relation advancements
    • Building on key external relations strategies, including relationship-building and

    communication efforts targeted towards individual, foundation, corporate, and
    government stakeholders

    • Identifying and addressing areas of development improvement and needs by
    implementing strategic plans and programs
    • Special projects as needed
    • Perform other duties as required

    Qualifications

    WBDC is looking for a multifaceted, independent, driven, and passionate Director of Development who
    can diversify the organization’s revenue and position its budget for growth. The ideal candidate will be a
    great communicator and strategist, leveraging an entrepreneurial spirit to research, reach out to, and
    cultivate new relationships with new partners on behalf of the organization. Some of the qualifications
    for this role include:

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent development experience
    • 5 years of leadership experience, holding progressively responsible positions in development,
    fundraising, sales, marketing, and/or communications
    • 8 years of development experience
    • Knowledge of the workings of government, public policy, and government grants
    • Advanced proficiency with moves management processes and donor prospecting
    • Proven track record of creating, managing and implementing a strategic and comprehensive
    fund development program
    • Experience with development office functions (i.e., gift processing, prospect research, reporting,
    analytics, database management, etc.)
    • Demonstrated success in individual giving, annual funds, corporate, foundation, and grant-
    writing
    • A capacity to formulate both traditional and innovative fundraising strategies
    • Successful record of soliciting corporate, foundation, and individual major gifts; building and
    cultivating relationships; and utilizing a strong network of contacts
    • Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and on rare occasions nationally
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint,
    etc.) and virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom.
    • Proficiency with eTapestry a plus.
    • Passion for supporting women entrepreneurs and small business owners
    • Must have own transportation as this position requires travel between locations


    About Us
    Headquartered in Stamford with regional offices in New Haven and New London, the Women’s
    Business Development Council (WBDC) is the statewide leader of entrepreneurial education for
    women. WBDC’s mission is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen communities
    through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and
    businesses across Connecticut. WBDC educates, motivates and empowers women to achieve
    economic independence and self-sufficiency. Since 1997, WBDC has educated and trained more than
    16,670 clients in all of Connecticut’s 169 towns—helping women to launch, sustain and scale over
    12,500 businesses, create and maintain over 25,880 jobs in Connecticut, and access more than $28.7
    million in capital. Visit ctwbdc.org for more information.

    WBDC offers a competitive benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance,
    a retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays, in a supportive working environment.

    How We Operate

    We are a team of 30 talented individuals who collectively deliver outstanding results through a high
    level of passion and commitment.

    Please apply if you:

    • Possess an Entrepreneurial Mindset – creative, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic
    • Are highly detailed and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in setting and meeting deadlines
    • Can multi-task, and jump between projects
    • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable with change
    • Take initiative, and are willing to go above and beyond to achieve results
    • Can work independently, and see the big picture while working in the day-to-day
    • Prosper in a culture of teamwork and growth, and value collaboration


    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should email their cover letter, and resume to resumes@ctwbdc.org. Please list
    WBDC DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT in the e-mail subject line. No phone inquiries.

    Disclaimer

    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
    by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
    responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

    WBDC, Inc. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    WBDC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
    employer. We welcome qualified applicants to receive consideration for employment without regard to
    race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
    disability, age, or veteran status.

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  • Hamden, CT PART_TIME
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Major Gifts Development Officer / Frontline Fundraising
  • St. Vincent's Medical Center
  • Bridgeport, CT FULL_TIME
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Director
  • Whiz Kids Day Care
  • Bristol, CT FULL_TIME
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Executive Director
  • The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • Position: Executive Director Reports to: The Board of Directors Classification: Regular, Full-time, Exempt General Respo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deputy Grassroots Fundraising Director
  • Biden for President
  • Wilmington, DE
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  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Head of Finance
  • Darwinium
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Development Associate
  • Native American Rights Fund
  • Boulder, CO
  • SUMMARY: The Development Associate isresponsible for a variety of essential projects and tasks thatsupport the fundraisi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Fundraising
  • Planet Professional
  • New York, NY
  • Client Job Title: Vice President Fundraising Job Location: New York New York 10018 Hybrid Hours: 9-5, 1 hour for lunch H...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Assistant, Prospect Development and Analytics Assistant
  • University of San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA
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  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SUPPORT SPECIALIST
  • Spektrix
  • New York, NY
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Development Director
  • Legal Assistance to the Elderly
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Job Description Job Description leadership and fundraising experience to join our team. About LAE: For more than 40 year...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
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