Director, Development Operations

Company: Moishe House
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

Departmental Leadership: Responsible for the effective functioning of the department, including supervising and developing Development Operations team members to manage and drive high quality and efficient development operations. Collaborates with organizational leaders from other departments to identify and respond to funding needs and craft opportunities. Works closely with the finance department to reach alignment on projections and income secured. Works with the COO to roll out a robust planned giving initiative with systematic stewardship efforts built in. Responsible for management of the overall department budget, monthly income goals check-ins, and larger team convenings.

Grant Writing and Management: Serves as the lead in both writing and managing the team (including external consultants) to both write and manage all aspects of grants (~400 grant submissions annually). Continuously monitors and enhances internal grantwriting related systems, organizational metrics and language to increase quality and competitiveness of grants and reports. Works with the Finance Team to generate financial reports and accurate budgets for grant proposals and reports, ensures compliance with grant terms and restrictions. Independently communicates with foundation professionals to submit proposals and field questions.

Income Processing and Management: Manages team members running the gift processing systems to ensure timely and accurate completion and prompt and positive communication with donors.

Salesforce Strategy and Implementation:   Utilizes the organization’s donor management system (Salesforce) to measure and monitor fundraising and projections, identify, cultivate and manage important relationships, manage grant lifecycles, play a key role in multiple annual campaigns and maximize donor communication and stewardship. Provides oversight of the staff responsible for maintaining and growing the database to develop internal reporting systems, create and update various reliable financial reports, maintain excellent historical records, manage the tracking of grants, and create and maintain various reliable financial reports. Develops a plan to integrate systems for ongoing prospect research and for analyzing data to further track philanthropic trends

Minimum 5 years of demonstrated success and senior level responsibility, including 2+ years of direct supervisory experience, in nonprofit organizations.

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field; MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred. Additional 4 years of related work experience may be substituted for the degree.

Superior project management skills, including the ability to diplomatically coordinate activities of others, impose and manage timelines, and provide excellent overall coordination to meet deadlines.

Exemplary written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with emphasis on proposal writing and editing, and communication with donors.

Ability to write highly competitive proposals in a fast-paced environment in a variety of styles ranging from the highly technical to personal.

Proven success at planning and executing on department and organizational goals through leading and managing a team of employees.

Ability to understand and prepare financial reports and budgets.

Effective demonstration of the company Mindset : Be the Difference, Connect & Listen, Invest Wisely, Embrace the Unknown, Own It!, Value People, and Work Well, Live Well, and Have Fun!

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to the ever-changing environment.

Direct company experience preferred (as staff, peer leader, and/or community member).

Working knowledge of Salesforce preferred; other CRM experience to be considered as well.

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