Development Director - Milwaukee, United States - Malaika Early Learning Center

Malaika Early Learning Center

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

Duties

Engage Executive Director and board members to create, implement and monitor an annual development calendar to ensure yearround engagement and stewardship of individual donors
Lead Development Committee meetings; attend Board meetings
Proactively integrate major gift prospects into Malaika communications and fundraising
Monitor and ensure the appropriate follow up and stewardship occurs with donors and supporters
Accurately maintain DonorSnap, the donor database: input donor and prospect data including gifts, contacts etc.; use this data to guide fund development activities and create and analyze reports
Process donations, generate and track taxreceipts and acknowledgement letters
Work closely with accounting staff to ensure accuracy in reporting
Research potential funders, including individuals, foundations and corporations for direct donations, grants and sponsorship
Maintain grants calendar
Craft and submit compelling proposals tailored to the funder?s interest; utilize storytelling to effectively share Malaika?s impact
Develop and fulfill sponsorship recognition and benefits through communication efforts including social media, press releases, website updates, etc.
Ensure website, social media and marketing materials accurately reflect Malaika?s programming and services and aligns with current donor messaging
Design, plan and execute all fundraising events and donor cultivation activities including, but not limited to, Celebrate Malaika, the annual fundraising dinner
Manage event logístical details, serving as the point of contact for vendors, supporters and sponsors, volunteers and attendees
Create event communications with support from professionals, as needed ( save the dates, invitations, eblasts, programs and other marketing materials)
Work closely with the Board of Directors and other volunteers on auction procurement and auction materials
Record and track event data and constituent information including mailing lists, budget management, registration, and results
Represent Malaika in the community and address audiences as needed at events or agency tours
Understand and believe in MELC?s mission, vision and values
Keep up to date with industry activities and trends
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing preferred with 5 years of fundraising and communications experience
Demonstrated experience and comfort in fundraising, soliciting donations, producing communications and/or planning major events
Comfort working with a diverse base of support and stakeholders including community leaders, volunteers, donors, other nonprofit organizations, agencies and corporate partners
Strong writing and speaking skills; ability to communicate effectively and compassionately
Ability to connect with individuals; experience building and stewarding relationships
Skilled in using social media to attract and engage potential donors
Experience with CFRE and/or commensurate experience preferred
Team player with a willingness to support colleagues outside of one?s primary responsibilities
Good sense of accountability, strong dependability and high integrity
Flexible schedule outside of typical working hours with the ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Highly ethical, particularly working with confidential or sensitive information
Computer proficiency including Google Docs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases