Director of Development
LINC
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Develop, implement, and integrate strategies to carry out LINC’s mission, vision, and goals of the Board of Directors
- Oversee planning and operations of organization’s donor relations, marketing, and event planning departments to cultivate relationships, expand our network and increase donations
- Conduct general market research to keep abreast of trends and best practice of similar non-profit organizations
- Research donor prospects and strategies to expand our donor base in Ohio and on a national level
- Work closely with the team to implement and maintain our stewardship program
- Create a plan to optimize outreach and engagement
- Oversee and coordinate Donor Relations Officers, Social Media contractor, Marketing Volunteers, and Event Planning Volunteers to efficiently and effectively solicit donations and thank donors/provide tax receipts
- Assist with fundraising appeals
- Strategize and review ROI of department activities, such as marketing efforts and fundraiser events
- Develop and present report to Board of Directors quarterly
- Assist with creation, implementation and review of marketing strategies
- Assist with providing content for social media posts
- Review and approve social media posts from third party contractor Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Review monthly platform analytics, track trends and suggest alterations to post content/themes when necessary to improve engagement
- Work with team to create and schedule digital and printed newsletters, email campaigns, donor surveys, impact reports, promotional materials such as brochures and event flyers
- Review analytics and adjust strategy to improve outcomes
- Understand and optimize use of our CRM software
- Create and maintain donation forms and email series in our CRM, with special attention to those linked with Events and our Child Sponsorship Program
- Review reports of donor giving patterns to increase donor retention and engagement
- Communicate with Web Developer to keep website content relevant and engaging, and to integrate campaign appropriate donation forms
Requirements
- 6+ years of increasing experience in leadership/management roles
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing/Communications or equivalent role and responsibilities
- Supervisory Experience in a layered organization
- Understanding and execution of performance evaluations
- Strategic view of an organization
- Superior decision-making skills, analytical and creative thinking
- Strong PC skills and ability to learn new software
Benefits
- Optional international travel with volunteers
- Volunteering opportunity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
market researchdonor relationsfundraisingmarketing strategiesanalyticsCRM softwareevent planningcontent creationemail campaignssocial media management
Soft Skills
leadershipmanagementstrategic thinkingdecision-makinganalytical thinkingcreative thinkingcommunicationteam collaborationorganizational skillsrelationship building