17 Sep We’re Hiring – Director of Development

Position Title: Director of Development
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 based on skills and experience

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN

This Director of Development works closely with the Executive Director to
strengthen the culture of giving and support for RMHC of WNY. The Director of
Development plays a key role in the design, execution, and supervision of the
charity’s overall development strategy, which will align with the strategic plan and
stated mission. Included in the plan, but not limited to, is engagement with
corporations, foundations, major donors, legacy donors, through appeals, online
and targeted mailings. The Director of Development will manage, evaluate, and
expand the donor portfolio and increase the organization’s revenue through
cultivation, stewardship, signature events, and peer-to-peer programs.

Essential Functions:
• Creates, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive, multi-year plan to
increase donors and dollars in support of RMHC of WNY including all solicitation
vehicles, segmentation, timing, messages, and goals.
• Implements a legacy program with the help and support of the board and
committees.
• Nurtures and explores the expansion of established current relationships
with foundations, corporate entities, and individual donors.
• Research foundations and corporations whose mission aligns with RMHC
of WNY and develops both a relationship and successful proposals.
• Supervises the marketing department to create a vibrant giving plan for all
stakeholders, including all communications such as newsletters, social media,
and email communications.
• Works with the Database Administrator to review the database to achieve
accuracy, consistency of input recording and timely donor acknowledgements.
• Oversees the development and execution of a donor stewardship plan,
ensuring an appropriate level of frequency of impactful and meaningful
stewardship for donors at all levels of giving.
• Fosters relationships with local corporate partners
• Works with the Executive Director to develop an annual budget, including
setting realistic income targets and managing expenditures within budget
constraints.
• Acts as a strategic spokesperson for RMHC of WNY for the purposes of
mission awareness and cultivation. Audiences include board members, donor
prospects, business groups and volunteers.
• Ability to think outside-of-the-box to fundraise and recruit donorship across
a spectrum of RMHC services

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, non- profit management,
communication or a similar field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in non-profit development.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: [
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining positive relationships with
diverse individuals.
• Must adhere to the highest ethical standards, demonstrate an empathetic
disposition and perseverance, and convey sensitivity to the needs of donors.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills to speak with donors and
other stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to inspire prospects and successfully engage them in our vision and
mission.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals as well as meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Word and Excel, as well as experience with donor tracking
and/or database software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, follow-through, and anticipate future needs.
• Familiarity with sales and marketing strategies, grant writing and event
planning.
• Leadership or Management experience preferred.
• Other duties as directed by the Executive Director.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit at a desk and computer monitor for moderate periods of time.
Speech and hearing sufficient for constant telephone and in-person
communications. Regularly required to lift, carry, walk, sit, and stand. May lift up
to 25lbs unaided. Some local travel required.

Expectations:
– Always support the mission of improving the health and well-being of the
children and families we serve.
– Adheres to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY, Inc. policies and
procedures.
– Meets or exceeds expected core competencies and performance standards,
including consistently reporting to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of
the position.

Interested applicants may send their cover letter and resume to Lisa Booz,
Executive Director: [email protected]