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Employment Opportunities

Title:  Development Director

Position Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Description
: Responsible for overall development of multiple complex campaigns and projects with major fiscal and operational impact focused on the Greater Charlotte Metro Region for the Central & Western North Carolina Chapter. 

Work Direction
: Works under the supervision and direction of the Chapter CEO. 

Responsibilities:
• Develop, manage and materialize comprehensive plans for fundraising events and campaigns, and major and planned giving, including specific budgets, strategic plans, donor development (individual and corporate), committee development, marketing and sponsorship;
• Actively manage a portfolio of major gift prospects; develop and execute plans for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship;
• Develop and manage annual giving campaign;
• Maintain, identify and cultivate Foundation grants and support;
• Collaborate with other Chapter staff to identify and secure comprehensive corporate relationships that benefit multiple campaigns;
• Work closely with Board of Directors on fundraising initiatives;
• Supervise and manage other development staff as assigned to achieve goals.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree.
•  Minimum 3 years experience with a not-for-profit in a Director-level development capacity;  
• A demonstrated track record of development success within the not-for-profit sector;
• Tremendous leadership ability; the bent for taking responsibility, moving ahead and encouraging others; must have the self-confidence, the integrity, the intellect, and the perseverance that inspires trust and confidence; 
• A decisive thinker, doer and strategic leader; will challenge, push and inspire the organization to think "big" and long term; the ability to focus the organization and Board on key issues/initiatives that will benefit the organization in the long term;
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  Strong organizational/administrative skills; will be hands-on, someone who will get into the details;
•  Financial acumen; must be comfortable with the financials of the business; operates with transparency and manages limited resources well;
• An entrepreneurial spirit; a highly driven, energetic, detailed, roll-up-the-sleeves yet disciplined management style; a person who enjoys a small company atmosphere and will be comfortable in an environment with lean staffing; the ability to wear a number of different hats and switch gears quickly and frequently;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience with pledge-based campaigns and grassroots fundraising    

Submit a letter of interest, (MUST INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY), and resume to abrindley@ncwish.org by January 31, 2012.  No calls. 

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Internship Opportunities

We are now accepting applications for internship opportunities for summer 2012. For information about interning with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Western North Carolina please follow the application guidelines for the department in which you are applying.  Please note that a
volunteer application and an internship application are required.

More information for summer 2012 internships coming soon.

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In Asheville, contact Regional Director - Carolyn Harrison

In the Triad, contact Regional Director - Don Timmons

 

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