Director of Development

Since 1987, NMAC has advanced its mission through a variety of public policy education programs; national conferences; treatment and research programs and trainings; electronic and printed resource materials. NMAC represents a coalition of 3,000 F/CBOs and AIDS service organizations (ASOs) delivering HIV/AIDS services in communities of color nationwide. NMAC’s advocacy efforts are funded through private funders and donors only. For more information visit: www.nmac.org

About the job:

The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) an experienced and driven Director of Development to steer our fundraising efforts and strategy. With the primary responsibility for building and driving NMAC’s comprehensive development strategy, the Director of Development will work to increase NMAC’s visibility and financial sustainability through foundation and corporate grants, events, and major gifts. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with the Deputy Executive Director, the Development Director will cultivate and manage relationships to meet the ambitious goals of building and growing NMAC’s mission and vision, including implementation of a two-year, $2.5 million capital campaign.

The ideal candidate is a creative and enthusiastic fundraiser with a track record of cultivating donor-centric relationships that have resulted in major gift donations. The ideal candidate displays an entrepreneurial spirit, is a self-starter who can manage multiple tasks, and is comfortable working in fast-paced, flexible environments. He or she will be deeply motivated by NMAC’s mission of Developing Leadership in Communities of Color to END the HIV/AIDS Epidemic.

Position Overview:

• Develop and implement a development strategy and growth plan
• Vigorously expand and diversify NMAC’s funding base by leveraging existing resources to identify and tap into new networks of investors and supporters
• Ensure accurate maintenance of records, prospects, and donor information in the Salesforce database
• Research philanthropic interests of prospective partners and develop and implement strategies for engagement; prospective partners may include foundations, corporations, and private individuals
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships through regular, tailored, and timely contact and follow up
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director to realize an outstanding experience for major donors through their charitable investment of time, advocacy, and financial support to NMAC
• Develop presentation materials, funding proposals, and prepare reports or other information required by donors
• Strategically engage members of the Board of Directors and other staff in fundraising efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Business Management, or related field or equivalent combination of five to seven years’ of progressive work experience in the non-profit field.
• Minimum of five years professional fundraising experience (annual giving, individual and major gifts, planned giving, foundation support, corporate sponsorship, capital campaigns, and other key fundraising events)
• Ability to bring his/her own networks of contacts to the organization
• Demonstrated success cultivating and growing a network of individual, corporate, and foundation donors, including evidence of securing major gifts in the $50,000 range
• Outstanding relationship building skills; ability to personally connect with and engage diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and funders
• Strong interpersonal skills and poise; ability to demonstrate diplomacy and the ability to work in high-pressure situations

Skills & Characteristics:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; superior presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work well both independently and with others
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent computer skills, including competency with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Compensation is competitive, based on experience and educational qualifications.

NMAC will not reimburse interview travel costs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at NMAC must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. People of color and people with HIV/AIDS are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants please send your cover letter including salary requirements and resume to the following web link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1207681

Application closes: Midnight February 29, 2012

• Location: Washington, D.C.
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