TITLE: Director of Fundraising, Central Valley
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
LOCATION: Fresno, CA
REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement
POSITION PURPOSE:
Work in conjunction with Executive Director for the achievement of major revenue growth through special events and major gifts. Recruit senior volunteer leaders and manage volunteer committees to assist in reaching organizational fundraising goals. Plan and implement fundraising events. Recruit and manage temporary staff. This position is located in Fresno, California.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruit senior level business executives to serve as volunteers who assist in fundraising activities. This includes recruitment of March for Babies Chairs, Revenue Development Committee members, Chefs Auction Chair and Committee.
- Manage, train, and provide leadership to volunteer committees to ensure that committee members are fully supported and accomplish tasks required for successful events.
- Work with Board of Directors on opportunities for major revenue growth.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key corporate and civic community leaders, organizations, and associations.
- Solicit corporate sponsorship for special events.
- Plan special fundraising events; coordinate and oversee logistics; manage budget and financial records; evaluate cost-effectiveness, profitability, and public awareness of events; compile and analyze event statistics; and create event plan for the following year.
- Recruit, orient, train, and supervise temporary staff.
- Work with program staff and volunteers to ensure that every event contains program content to enhance the knowledge of the audience and general public regarding the March of Dimes mission, programs, special services and benefits for mothers and babies.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years Non-Profit fundraising experience
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple priorities
- Proven track record of success in sales and/or fundraising
- 2 years management experience preferred
NOTE: A credit and criminal background check is required for this position.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
March of Dimes
Executive Director
4201 W Shaw Ave. Ste. 105
Fresno, CA 93722
Fax: 559-244-5770
Email: CaliforniaJobs@marchofdimes.com
Important: Please reference "Director of Fundraising, Central Valley (mod)" in the subject line of the email when responding.
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