Position Overview:
Alzheimer's Community Care (ACC) is seeking a dynamic and driven Director of Philanthropy to lead and execute development strategies, build strong donor relationships, and drive fundraising efforts. This role will represent ACC in the community, foster new revenue streams, and collaborate with board members, leadership, and volunteers to advance the organization's mission and goals. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the nonprofit sector and have experience in fundraising and philanthropy, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners to cultivate donors, sponsors, and supporters.
- Fundraising Strategy: Actively seek and identify new partnership opportunities to increase revenue for current and future services. Cultivate and solicit gifts from donors through personal communication, events, and tailored proposals.
- Planned Giving Campaigns: Foster a planned giving campaign to secure long-term financial support for the organization.
- Event Planning & Execution: Lead the planning, development, and execution of fundraising events, with a focus on key counties in Florida, while supporting broader regional events.
- Post-Event Analysis: Analyze event outcomes, including revenue, cost analysis, and attendance, to ensure continuous improvement and measure success.
- Community Representation: Represent ACC at networking and community events to enhance visibility, promote awareness, and communicate ACC’s mission and goals.
- Partnerships: Work closely with community programs to foster awareness and engagement.
- Collaboration with Leadership: Collaborate with executive leadership to develop financial strategies, ensure financial goals are met, and track overall performance.
- Donor Stewardship: Ensure ongoing stewardship of major gifts and sponsorships, maintaining regular communication with key donors and supporters.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and persuade diverse audiences.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team to shape key strategic initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, and key community stakeholders.
- Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and a proven track record of successfully managing fundraising campaigns and events.
Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or community relations, preferably within the nonprofit sector. Proven success in cultivating donor relationships, event planning, and meeting fundraising targets. Strong knowledge of CRM software and fundraising platforms. Knowledge of Alzheimer’s care and related services is a plus. Master’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or Nonprofit Management is preferred, along with 10+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or community relations.
Work Environment:
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel 40% of the time within Florida for events, meetings, and donor engagement.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions.
