Job Description
The Director of Development is a senior member of IILAs Development team responsible for leading and growing IILAs individual giving program, with a primary focus on major donors and overall individual philanthropy. This role develops and executes strategies to increase donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades while deepening relationships with supporters through personalized stewardship, events, and board engagement.
The Director of Development oversees annual giving, monthly giving, planned giving, donor cultivation, and campaign strategy, working closely with leadership, board members, and volunteers to achieve revenue goals. The Director of Development also collaborates with the IILA Development team to promote private foundation giving and corporate sponsorships.
Essential Functions Within a teamwork environment, the essential functions of the job include the following responsibilities:
Major Gifts and Individual Giving Strategy
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Develop, lead, and manage IILAs major donor program, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals
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Develop and implement a comprehensive individual giving strategy to grow revenue across all donor segments
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Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, conducting regular donor meetings and personalized outreach
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Campaigns and Annual Fund
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Collaboratively design and execute annual fund campaigns, including a yearly fundraising calendar aligned with organizational priorities
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Develop integrated campaign strategies across mail, digital, events, and personal solicitation
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Track performance metrics and adjust strategies to meet or exceed revenue goals
Monthly Giving, Memberships and Planned Giving
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Design, oversee, and grow IILAs monthly giving and membership programs, including donor acquisition and retention strategies
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Develop and implement planned giving initiatives, including marketing, donor education, and stewardship of legacy donors
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Collaborate with finance and leadership to ensure proper tracking and recognition of planned gifts.
Board Engagement and Volunteer Leadership
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Partner with the Board of Directors to support individual giving, including donor introductions, solicitations, and stewardship.
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The Director of Development oversees annual giving, monthly giving, planned giving, donor cultivation, and campaign strategy, working closely with leadership, board members, and volunteers to achieve revenue goals. The Director of Development also collaborates with the IILA Development team to promote private foundation giving and corporate sponsorships.
Essential Functions Within a teamwork environment, the essential functions of the job include the following responsibilities:
Major Gifts and Individual Giving Strategy
o
Develop, lead, and manage IILAs major donor program, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals
o
Develop and implement a comprehensive individual giving strategy to grow revenue across all donor segments
o
Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, conducting regular donor meetings and personalized outreach
o
Campaigns and Annual Fund
o
Collaboratively design and execute annual fund campaigns, including a yearly fundraising calendar aligned with organizational priorities
o
Develop integrated campaign strategies across mail, digital, events, and personal solicitation
o
Track performance metrics and adjust strategies to meet or exceed revenue goals
Monthly Giving, Memberships and Planned Giving
o
Design, oversee, and grow IILAs monthly giving and membership programs, including donor acquisition and retention strategies
o
Develop and implement planned giving initiatives, including marketing, donor education, and stewardship of legacy donors
o
Collaborate with finance and leadership to ensure proper tracking and recognition of planned gifts.
Board Engagement and Volunteer Leadership
o
Partner with the Board of Directors to support individual giving, including donor introductions, solicitations, and stewardship.
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