Director of Development (Fundraising)

Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan

Director of Development / Salary Range -- $140,000 - $170,000

Position Description

Position Description

• Externally oriented spending 50% of his/her time externally meeting with donors, making new connections, engaging volunteers and committee members with a focus on gifts of $10,000 -- $50,000. 
• Partners with the CEO and meets weekly to discuss, determine strategic visits, strategy and next steps for $10,000+ level prospects.
• Ensures that key metrics specific to annual goal are met, and exceeded where possible, particularly with respect to donors of $10,000+.
• Creates and manages an individual giving program for JASEM including giving clubs and engagement strategies for donors.
• Creates, in partnership with consultants, a 12-month plan for Development at JASEM.
• Creates and implements a robust corporate giving/sponsorship/engagement program for JASEM with a clear ROI for supporters.
• Engaged as part of a team in implementing a multi-channel branding and positioning campaign designed to heighten the stature of and awareness about JASEM.
• Supports the Board of Directors and Development Committee in fundraising, cultivation and engagement efforts.
• Supervises the work of firms engaged by JASEM for grant-writing, cultivation, strategy, reporting and special event logistics.
• Thoughtfully determine staffing structure over the next several years to support JASEM’s goal of increasing contributed revenue to $3,000,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Passion for youth development, particularly related to financial literacy, career development and entrepreneurship
• Exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to meet people easily and make connections.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, generations, cultures and beliefs.
• Proven track record of fundraising results with a strategic approach to donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Well versed in current fundraising trends, methods and best practices.
• Minimum 5 years of institutional fundraising with a comprehensive program preferred.
• Comfortable, with demonstrated experience, working with $10,000+ donors
• Capital campaign experience a plus.
• Savvy with social media as a tool for engagement.
• Proven track record working with corporate and community volunteers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the metropolitan Detroit region
• BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university.
• Reliable transportation
• Self-starter and able to meet and exceed goals.

About Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement (JA) is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills needed to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement the economic mobility of the next generation through preparation and inspiration.

Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan’s student participants reflect the rich tapestry of Michigan. From our office in downtown Detroit, we proudly serve the 10-county region known as Southeastern Michigan. Programs are facilitated by corporate and community volunteers passionate about providing the next generation life skills critical to “adulting” in today’s world.

What we offer:

·      A collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

·      Opportunities to impact the lives of young people in Southeastern Michigan.

·      Professional growth in a mission-driven organization.

How to apply:

• Send your resume and credentials to: Jason Lee, President & CEO / jlee@jamichigan.org
• Please title email: Director of Development - # Your Name

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.