Volunteer Director of Development & Fundraising

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Position Description

The Volunteer Director of Development & Fundraising will be responsible for developing and implementing the systems needed to support substantial growth over the next six to twelve months. In collaboration with the President & CEO, the Director will lead fundraising efforts as Immune Recovery Foundation expands. They will also organize special fundraising events.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote fundraising initiatives.
• In conjunction with the communications and marketing team, create compelling fundraising materials, including brochures, newsletters, and social media content.
• Analyze fundraising data to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide regular reports to the President & CEO and Board on fundraising performance and progress towards goals.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal and ethical standards, including IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Work closely with other departments, such as marketing, communications, and programs, to align fundraising efforts with overall organizational goals.
• Explore and implement new and innovative fundraising techniques and technologies to enhance donor engagement and revenue.
• Train, and manage volunteers to assist with fundraising activities
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Develop and execute Immune Recovery Foundation’s annual fundraising plan
• Oversee the coordination and execution of special events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with major donors.
• Create and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors.
• Attend virtual and/or in person meetings when available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the field of fundraising, nonprofit management.
• Must reside in the eastern or central United States
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic teams.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns.
• Proficiency in using donor management software and CRM systems for tracking and reporting.
• Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail oriented.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Immune Recovery Foundation’s mission.