Description

Development Operations
Partners with the Senior Director of External Affairs and Impact to develop and implement a standardized development culture and practice.
Works with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate tracking of gifts and donor information.
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Collaborate with Technology and Database Manager to ensure best practices in data integrity, reporting, and donor privacy.
Develop strategic meeting preparation materials for institutional funders, including briefing memos, scripted talking points, and presentation decks.

Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute the organization’s annual fundraising plan to meet revenue goals in line with CFLeads’ long-term vision and strategy.
Manage a diversified fundraising portfolio that includes individual giving, investors, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at various giving levels.
Track fundraising progress and provide regular reports and forecasting to the Senior Director of External Affairs and Impact, President and CEO, the CFLeads Board and Leadership Team.

Donor Relations & Stewardship
Maintain a portfolio of individual donors, prospects, foundation partners, and corporate entities in a way that aligns with CFLeads Investor Strategy.
Oversee donor communication strategies, including acknowledgment letters, impact reports, and engagement activities.
Strengthen donor retention through consistent, proactive, and personalized stewardship.

Grant Management & Coordination
Research new grant opportunities, lead and/or assist in writing, editing, and submitting grant proposals.
Maintain a grants calendar and ensure timely submission of reports and applications.
Collaborate with Senior Director of Programs, Strategy & Culture to gather programmatic data and outcomes for proposals and reports.
Collaborate with Director of Finance to ensure budget alignment and financial reporting compliance.
Maintain an active understanding of philanthropic trends, funder priorities, and field developments to anticipate opportunities and align organizational initiatives with emerging funding interests.

Requirements

Skills & Competencies
Strong relationship building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing and presentation abilities.
Proficiency with donor CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, and Microsoft Office.
Strategic thinker with strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Personal Attributes
Mission-driven with a passion for nonprofit work.
Professional, proactive, and able to handle confidential information.
Creative problem solver with a growth mindset.
Comfortable representing the organization to diverse audiences.