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Position Title

Senior Director of Development


Position Summary

The Senior Director of Development works closely with the Senior Vice President of Development in the planning and execution of a comprehensive fundraising plan for Kosair for Kids. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of qualified prospects with a focus on major and planned giving. The Sr. Director of Development will solicit and secure gifts through face-to-face individual and corporate solicitations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify, engage, and successfully solicit individuals and corporations for the purposes of securing major, annual, and planned gifts for Kosair for Kids
  • Manage a portfolio of high-level prospects, developing individual solicitation plans to identify, cultivate and solicit philanthropic support
  • Create and work toward defined performance goals to include number of prospects in portfolio and meaningful donor encounters
  • Work collaboratively across departments to meet the strategic goals of the organization
  • Prepare and present proposals and gift agreements 
  • Work with team to plan and implement fundraising events and communications that effectively convey the mission of Kosair for Kids
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

  • Minimum of three years development or related sales experience
  • Proven track record of successful direct face-to-face solicitation
  • Experience using relationship management databases; Blackbaud experience preferred
  • Desire and ability to generate new ideas that increase revenue and donor loyalty
  • Task-oriented with ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Public speaking experience 
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision; strong work ethic
  • Available for night and weekend work assignments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Regular and consistent use of keyboard and mouse is necessary
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to manipulate necessary office equipment, computer software, hardware, and equipment

HOW TO APPLY
Interested, qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume and at least two professional references to searchcommittee@kosair.org by July 24, 2024.