Director of Development

The Director of Development and the CEO work with board members to initiate, plan, and manage The

Annual Fund Campaign including large and non- large donor efforts and special events. The Director is

responsible for all related development efforts and revenue; supports board activities; and works to

build on going pipeline of annual and giving donors to ensure a growing stream generating revenue.

The Director also works to advance Women’s Foundation’s visibility and profile locally in partnership

with board and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that

includes individual giving, corporate sponsorship, grants, and special events.

• Donor Relationship Management: Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with donors

and potential donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Fundraising Campaigns: Develop, establish, lead, and manage major fundraising initiatives,

capital campaigns, and annual giving programs, ensuring goals met or exceeded. Establish

annual revenue goals and a fundraising plan to include Individual Gift Campaign Plan.

• Team Management: Oversee the development team, providing guidance, motivation, and

performance evaluations to ensure a productive and positive working environment.

• Financial Planning: Collaborate with the executive team to create budgets, monitor

expenditures, and prepare financial reports related to development activities.

• Event Planning and Execution: Direct and coordinate fundraising events, ensuring they align

with the organization's goals and enhance donor engagement.

• Public Relations: Leverage WFGM’s reputation to reach out to community organizations, to

cultivate relationships and develop new partnerships. Represent the organization in the

community and during donor meetings or public events, enhancing the organization's visibility

and reputation.

• Stewardship: Oversee development and implementation of donor recognition programs,

geared to maintain high levels of donor satisfaction and long-term engagement.

• Board Engagement: Foster strong, collaborative relationships with board members. Support

board members in their individual and collective fundraising efforts. Provide them with the

tools and resources to effectively participate in fundraising activities. Implement a system to

track and follow-up on leads and referrals provided by board members. Regularly update the

Board of Directors at scheduled meetings on fundraising progress, strategies, and status of

their referrals.

• Compliance: Ensure that all fundraising activities are ethical, legal, and follow best practices in

nonprofit fundraising.

• Data Analytics & Reporting: Ability to monitor, analyze, consult, and report on fund-raising

data, outcomes, issues, and implementation. Reconcile biweekly reports.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, attributes, skill

and/or ability required.

• Creative, self-starting, organized professional with excellent organizational, leadership and

communication skills, oral and written.

• Strong familiarity with local community, including non-profit and educational communities.

• Outgoing personality and enjoys collaborating with people one on one or in a group setting.

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis

• Ability to work independently, as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team

environment; ability to manage multiple tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

• Proven track record in strategic planning and the successful execution of comprehensive

fundraising campaigns, demonstrating expertise in developing innovative strategies, mobilizing

resources, and achieving ambitious fundraising targets.

• A minimum of 5-7 years of professional fundraising experience in a nonprofit organization,

with a proven track record of fundraising success, particularly with major gifts and capital

campaigns.

• A minimum of 5-7 years of management experience, specifically overseeing direct reports and

the ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving organizational goals.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Intermediate to advanced experience and knowledge of word processing tools and

spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Access etc.).

• Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This role typically requires a combination of office work and external meetings, including travel to

meet with donors and attend events. Flexibility in schedule is often necessary to accommodate various

fundraising activities and events.

SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$95,000