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    Director of Development - Savannah, United States - Ralston College

    Ralston College
    Ralston College Savannah, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    The Director of Development (DoD) at Ralston College is a pivotal leadership role focused on fundraising and donor engagement in alignment with our mission to revive and reinvent the traditional university.

    As a groundbreaking institution challenging the current norms of higher education, Ralston College is committed to an intensive exploration of the Humanities in a community that values friendship and freedom of thought.

    Tasked with advancing a comprehensive fundraising roadmap aligned with the College's strategic plan, the DoD will devise and execute effective strategies, engage with individuals, foundations, and philanthropic partners, and collaborate closely with the President and COO to implement cultivation and solicitation plans.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Director of Development is responsible for a wide range of fundraising activities including but not limited to:
    Formulating effective goals, objectives, strategies, activities, and benchmarks for a comprehensive fundraising program aligned with the College's strategic plan.

    Articulating a persuasive case for support to connect donors, new and existing, with the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.

    Identifying, cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting individuals, foundations, and philanthropic partners.
    Scheduling and attending donor meetings for the President as appropriate.
    Drafting various communication materials, including proposals, letters, grant applications, appeals, reports, newsletters, event invitations, and more.
    Collaborating with the President, COO, and CFO to create budgets and financial narratives for new programs.
    Developing special events, including online conversations, dinners, workshops, podcasts, and travel programs, to engage potential and current donors.
    Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the gift acknowledgment process and distribution of receipts.

    Managing and leveraging Salesforce to implement prospective identification, research, and engagement programs to ensure effective management of donor relationships and strategic outreach initiatives.

    Overseeing and contributing to the writing of quarterly and annual reports.
    Overseeing audience building and data integrity projects and conducting weekly and monthly QA audit reports.
    Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on fundraising progress while establishing useful metrics for analysis.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions.

    The incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.
    POSITION SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
    A Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree preferred.

    Minimum 5 years of broad development experience with a proven track record in securing philanthropic gifts from individuals, foundations, and other partners.

    Determined professional with significant experience in building successful relationships and achieving established fundraising goals.

    Exceptional written and oral communication skills, specifically in fundraising, including proposals, solicitations, case statements, digital campaigns, and gift acknowledgment letters.

    Strong organizational and administrative skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish effective systems fostering collaboration and improving efficiency.
    Effective interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and a creative and positive attitude.
    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision, meeting strict deadlines with an outcomes-oriented approach.
    Initiative to analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic fundraising plans.
    Knowledge of prospect management tools and donor database management.
    Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom required.
    Proficiency in Salesforce or alternative CRM required.
    The candidate must possess a substantial understanding of the mission of Ralston College.
    Unimpeachable integrity, trustworthiness, and discretion.
    Traveling as needed.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions.

    Occasionally includes reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting up to 25 pounds for office equipment, supplies and materials.


    EEOC STATEMENT

    It is the policy of Ralston College to provide equal employment opportunities to all without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.


    CONTACT INFORMATION
    Please email a letter of interest and CV addressed to

    • Job Title: Director of Development

    Department:
    Office of the President


    Position Status:
    Full Time, Exempt


    Travel Required:
    >10%


    Reports to:
    President

    Salary:
    Competitive compensation and benefits package
    This position description is a general statement of the essential and non-essential duties and responsibilities of the position. It contains the functions necessary to describe and clarify the position. Additionally, management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify the duties and responsibilities contained in this position description.

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