St Gerard House is looking for a Director of Development and Community Engagement

Director of Development and Community Engagement

Position Overview: Reporting to and in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the Director of Development will design and execute comprehensive development and marketing strategies for St. Gerard Center for Autism (formally St. Gerard House). The Director of Development will execute annual fundraising campaigns and collaborate with the 2025 - 2026 Capital Campaign Managers.

Qualifications:
5+ years experience in development roles.

Technical: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, Google Suite, Bloomerang CRM, Givebutter and Qgiv, and Canva.

Project management: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with managing complex and multi-dimensional projects. Ability to work independently to complete projects, as needed.

Time management: Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail.

Team player: Ability to work independently as well as function cooperatively and productively as a member of a team. Great interpersonal skills equip the ideal candidate to appreciate the remarkable team that is serving at St Gerard Center for Autism.

Essential Responsibilities: The primary duties of the position include:
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans and campaigns to achieve organizational goals.

In collaboration with the CEO and BOD, develop and implement a Major Gifts strategy.

Identify, cultivate, and steward prospective and existing donors, including individuals, foundations, & corporations.

Plan and execute fundraising events, including capital campaign events, annual luncheon, and special events as they develop.

Collaborate with the grants manager to ensure timely grant submissions, reporting, and data collection.

Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the organization and its mission to donors and the public.

Maintain social media accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram) for engagement and organizational websites with accurate information.

Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor information in a company CRM Bloomerang reconciling with Finance for accuracy.

Reporting: Prepare regular reports on fundraising activities and results.

Networking: Build relationships with key stakeholders in the community, including potential donors, board members, and other development professionals.

Identify and represent the organization at community events.

Communication:
Exceptional oral and written communication skills along with the ability to convey ideas to different learning and communication styles.

Strong editing and narrative writing skills.

Positive attitude in collaboration with team members from various departmentsnwithin the organization.

Confidentiality :

Demonstrated ability to manage confidential material with sensitivity.