Development Director

Position Description:

The Development Director plays a crucial leadership and implementation role in fundraising events, the Annual Fund, cultivating individual donors and providing fundraising support to the Executive Director. Additionally, the development director is responsible for overseeing HHYD’s communications, marketing, and public relations. This includes creating and producing print and electronic materials, managing the website, handling e-communications, and managing social networking activities. The Development Director will work on developing and directing the implementation of a 1-5-year fund development plan in collaboration with the Leadership Team and the Development Committee.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Fundraising and Development 
• Communications and marketing 
• Public relations 
• Leadership Team

Specific Job Responsibilities:

1. Development

• Annually oversee the development of HHYD’s Fund Development Plan. 
• Coordinate the Development Committee to achieve the goals outlined in the Development Plan. 
• Work closely with the Executive Director, Board members, and staff to ensure maintenance, cultivation of relationships, solicitation, moves management, lapse prevention, and recognition of donors. 
• Research and maintain organized donor records. 
• Identifying new donor prospects. 
• Coordinating, scheduling, and preparing materials and staff for site visits. 
• Collaborate with local churches, businesses, and community partners to build relationships, unlock new growth opportunities, and enhance fundraising efforts. 
• Assist the Finance Director in creating budgets and ensuring activities are delivered within the agreed budget.

2. Fundraising: Events

• Key fundraising events team staff member, working closely with the Events Chairperson. 
• Guide the implementation of all communications, including: a) Manage the creation and production of invitations, programs, event sponsorship letters, and table host communications and b) Manage the creation of posters, videos, slide shows, and other communications. Communicate with printer. 
• Oversee the event site, set-up, decorations, and other arrangements. 
• Oversee the silent auction, including planning, leading volunteers, soliciting items, setting up, and preparing materials. 
• Document events (photos, video, print) and create and send appreciation materials. 
• Assist in the creation of and oversee the implementation of new fundraising events. 
• Solicit event sponsorships.

3. Fundraising: Annual Fund

• Identify the organization’s and programs’ marketing needs, create a marketing calendar, collaborate with staff to write content, oversee design and layout, and manage the production of brochures and marketing materials. 
• Oversee the strategy and execution of distributing hard copy materials, mass email communications, campaigns, presentations, and appreciation materials.

4. Overall Communications and Marketing

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to establish and execute a comprehensive communications plan aimed at enhancing engagement across various stakeholders, thereby raising awareness and garnering support for the organization and its mission. 
• Develop and promote a compelling brand for HHYD that communicates our mission, vision, programs, and achievements with North Minneapolis children, youth, and their families, including annual reports, brochures, etc. 
• Identify and manage a calendar of public relations opportunities and activities and ensure that the appropriate staff are promptly notified. 
• Maintain an organized system of collecting stories, stats, and results.

5. Website, Social Media, Photography, Public Relations

• Assist in developing compelling and dynamic website content and enhance web page presentation and design. 
• Assist in developing and implementing social media content. 
• Encourage participation from staff, board, and volunteers. 
• Strategically plan and coordinate high-quality photography/video projects. 
• Manage storage of photos and videos. 
• Write and distribute promotional communication for all significant events, organizational achievements, and changes.

6. Participate in other communications and fundraising-related activities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

1. Committed to the mission of HHYD. 
2. Active faith in Jesus Christ and agreement with HHYD’s Statement of Faith. 
3. Demonstrated organizational, managerial, and communication skills, including writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. 
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suites. 
5. Results-based self-starter who can work well independently and within a team. 
6. Motivated, mature individual capable of contributing to strategic and tactical discussions and able to oversee project teams. 
7. Exceptional attention to detail and capacity to balance multiple projects. 
8. Enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives. 
9. Excellent people skillsand character qualities: personable, compassionate, firm, patient, cooperative, and team-oriented. 
10. Familiar with Raiser’s Edge, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, WordPress, email marketing software, and social media. 
11. Commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect for differences. 

Education and Experience: (Degree, specialized training, certificate, experience, etc.)

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in development, marketing, communications, and/or public relations or related field.