Development Specialist

Keene Senior Center

Job Description of the Development Specialist

Scope of Position: This position is responsible for securing funding, sponsorships, and assist in finding grants for the organization. This position maintains donor relationships; establishes fundraising events; and creates, analyzes, and shares fundraising reports. This position reports to the Executive Director. Preference  is for someone who is familiar with the Monadnock Region.

Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Meet with the Executive Director and Marketing specialist to gauge business needs and brainstorm ideas for fundraising programs for the year.
• Research new grant opportunities that match the strategic plan and annual goals.
• Develop and manage the Senior Center’s fundraising programs.
  • Implement and execute annual fundraising plans to meet fundraising goals with aid from the Development Committee
  • Oversee online and digital fundraising using Little Green Light Software

  • Assist in planning and overseeing special events with assistance from the board and committees.

    Donor Relationships

     

• Research and identify potential donors and sponsors and implement strategies to foster positive relationships.
• Analyze new donor demographics and develop strategies for new giving opportunities.
• Create new donor relationships while maintaining existing ones.
• Establish and maintain communications with individual and business donors and sponsors.
• Create mail appeals to targeted stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular reports on progress towards fundraising goals.
• Develop post-event reports to analyze data and determine the marketing effectiveness for the fundraising program.
• Work with the marketing specialist to create materials related to fundraising.
• Provide data for the annual report, quarterly newsletters, and press releases. 

Communication, Outreach, and Community Engagement

Financial Management

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Finance Committee on funding opportunities.

Committee Work

• Participate in the Development Committee.
• Participate in relevant committees or working groups to contribute development expertise and support organizational initiatives.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in nonprofit fundraising that includes experience in major gifts, corporate giving, and special events.
• Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills; strong interpersonal skills; strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work well in diverse groups and work collaboratively.
• Experience measuring data and outcomes of events to determine marketing effectiveness
• Database and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Experience with online fundraising, email marketing, and internet research.

Hours

• Part-time, schedule the hours that work best for you.

Reviewed and approved: April 18, 2025