Director of Resource Development

Principal Responsibilities

The Director of Resource Development will be chiefly responsible for coordinating and executing efforts to cultivate relationships and solicit support from foundation, corporate and individual funders.  Preliminary prospect research and a fund development strategy is currently in place; the Director will work very closely with members of the management team and Board members to carry out this strategy and raise in excess of $2 million annually. 

Responsibilities will include

• Working closely with internal stakeholders, manage the resource development strategy, calendar, and staff roles to meet CRL's goals and deadlines
• Write and/or manage the writing of all proposals, reports, and other solicitation or stewardship communications to funderCoordinate grant tracking and reporting in conjunction with CRL staff and Self-Help’s resource development team
• Support and coordinate development-related activities of CRL’s Washington, DC and Oakland, CA offices as needed
• Initiate, coordinate and/or attend meetings with funders and potential funders
• Advise and coach CRL team members who are interfacing with funders
• As appropriate, engage CRL Board or Advisory Board members in limited funder contacts and solicitations
• Assist CRL in identifying and pursuing opportunities to meet members of the funding community particularly at conferences and relevant events
  

Desired Qualifications

Resource Development at CRL is a collaborative process, thus an ability to work well as part of team and also as a leader is critical to the success of this position.

In addition

• College degree and a minimum three to five years development experience with foundations and corporations. 
• Experience in marketing, investor relations, and/or in the community economic development or financial services fields a plus.
• Commitment to social justice mission and to working as part of a diverse organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills required
• Familiarity and facility with lending and financial services terms and legal language, or ability to absorb this knowledge quickly
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate programmatic and organizational budgets and financial statements
• Ability to work well as part of a team and within a diverse group of people and settings
• Ability to act and react quickly to urgent, unplanned opportunities or needs
• Ability to initiate and juggle multiple projects and work independently
  Willingness and ability to travel, with overnight stays

Compensation

Competitive nonprofit salary, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending plan, retirement plan, paid parental leave, domestic partners policy, personal technology supplement, and reimbursement for approved professional education.

Send cover letter and resume to:

hiringmanager@self-help.org (Please reference position title in the subject line of your email)

or

Self-Help
Attn:  Hiring Manager
P.O. Box 3619
Durham, NC  27702-3619

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