Associate Director of Development

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT for Cross Roads House, Inc.

The right person will join a dynamic, progressive, and forward looking non-profit and will work with the Director of Development and Communications on: 

• Executing fundraising activities and events.
• Management of the organization’s social media and web presence.
• Management of the organization’s grants process.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build strategies and workflows in collaboration with the Director of Development and Communications for successful annual fund donor solicitations and prospect development to meet the organization’s funding goals.
• Develop content for and project manage production of newsletters, annual report, website and social media content, event materials and other marketing materials for external audiences.
• Assist in producing stewardship events and activities.
• Provide support for and/or manage fundraising events as needed.
• Research, identify, and maintain a database of public and private grant opportunities in collaboration with the Director of Development and Communications and Program Director.
• Maintain a master calendar and database of pending, existing, and past grants; and assemble and submit materials to granting agencies that maintain compliance and reporting criteria.
• Provide other development support for senior leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to prepare agendas and materials for Development Committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum 5 year’s progressive experience in fundraising, marketing, and project management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and writing skills. 
• Excellent computer/technology skills including Microsoft Office programs, working knowledge of Raisers Edge or a similar donor database, and social media applications; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent phone skills, customer service and ability to build relationships with donors.
• Must be flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle.