Sarah’s Inn is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations

Looking for a great nonprofit organization with a strong community presence? You have found the right place at Sarah’s Inn. Work with an organization that prioritizes staff development and work-life balance. Join our team of caring, knowledgeable, and passionate professionals who are dedicated to the mission of ending domestic violence.

Sarah’s Inn offers competitive pay and benefits, including a flexible one-day per week remote work day, paid time off (25 days of vacation and sick time), 10 paid holidays per year, a Flexible Spending Account, a retirement plan, and robust health insurance plans (90% covered by the agency for individual coverage, 30% covered by agency for spouse/family coverage). The agency also provides a $35.00 monthly cell/tech reimbursement and mileage/parking reimbursement. 100% agency paid short-term and long-term disability and a $35,000 life insurance policy. Voluntary dental, vision and additional life insurance plans available.

Job Title: Development Director

Department: Development-Communications               

Reports To: Executive Director 

FLSA status: Exempt/Full-time 

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000/annually

Position Summary:  The Development Director is responsible for leading and providing strategic direction for Sarah’s Inn’s development initiatives. The Director is responsible for establishing and achieving annual and long-term fundraising goals, and is tasked with broadening the organization’s support and revenue base. The Director manages and cultivates donor relationships, and manages private funding grant applications and reports, oversees fundraising events, and manages the organization’s marketing and communication efforts. In order to ensure the success of the department, the Director will actively engage with team members at all levels and in all departments, and is expected to be an active member of the leadership and management teams (Administrative and Program Directors). The Director works in close partnership with the Executive Director to execute the development goals and plan, in addition to partnering with the Sarah’s Inn’s Board of Directors and Associate Board members, and serves as the staff lead for the Board of Directors’ Fund Development Committee and Marketing & Communications Committee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: If invited for an interview, a full job description will be provided.

Establish and execute the overall development direction for the organization, implement the annual development plan, and provide leadership to board and staff. 

• Develop, implement and analyze the effectiveness of a comprehensive, sustainable fundraising plan that includes corporate and individual giving, corporate giving, major gift cultivation, planned giving, private grant funding, and in-kind contributions.
• Develop and manage the private revenue and expense budget as a part of the annual organization budget, and work diligently to meet monthly and annual goals.
• Oversee the management of the organization’s donor database and data processes to effectively segment and target prospects, track contributions, produce timely and innovative acknowledgements, and prepare accurate reports with actionable insights.
• Cultivate and steward key relationships with current and potential business supporters, individual donors, and foundation grantors.
• Provide overall direction and oversite for all fundraising events in collaboration with the Development & Communications Associate and event committees.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and credible ambassador and representative of Sarah’s Inn in the community and with donors and funders.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis for the Finance & Operations Director, Executive Director, Board of Directors and funders as needed, including preparation and review of private revenue/expense, monthly and year-end reports.
• Effectively guide and support the Board of Directors in effective development practices, and support them in helping the organization meet annual private fundraising goals.
• Serve as the lead staff member for the Board of Directors’ Fund Development Committee and Marketing & Communications Committees.
• Manage and oversee private foundation grants, including the utilization of an external grant writer when appropriate, to ensure research, proposal writing and reporting requirements are completed.  

• Effectively engage volunteers to assist with fundraising efforts, including Fund Development Committee, Board and Associate Board members, and event specific committees to ensure success in meeting annual fundraising goals and ensuring continued strategic growth of revenue.

• Collaborate with fellow Program Directors and Supervisors, the Finance & Operations Director and the Executive Director to ensure program plans effectively utilize financial and human resources and reflect the mission and vision of agency.

Manage marketing and communications for organization.

·     Supervise and direct strategic use of communications (web, print, social media) to ensure a strong and engaged community of supporters.

• Supervise content, design and focus areas for all marketing and communications including: e-newsletters, donor communication, press releases, print materials, etc.

Build and enhance community relationships.

·     Represent the organization with professionalism at community meetings and events, and demonstrate diplomacy and tact in all interactions with various system representatives and community partners.

·    Participate and provide leadership on various external committees, task forces, and councils, as assigned.

·    Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and businesses on behalf of the clients we serve and in support of the mission of Sarah’s Inn.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                

• Hire, train, and supervise the Development & Communications Associate and the Development Assistant, as well as any department interns.
• Meet regularly with staff and interns to provide direction and coaching on job performance and skill development.
• Complete a 90-day and annual performance evaluations with staff.
• Complete learning agreements and performance evaluations as requested by interns’ schools/site monitors.                          

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:                                                

• A Bachelor’s degree, or related experience in the field of development.
• 5 years or more of development/fundraising experience, including supervisory experience and demonstrated success with major gifts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; experience in successfully directing and managing volunteers.
• Computer proficiency, including database management is required. Experience with graphic design is a plus.
• Grant research and writing experience required.
• Prospect research experience desired.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Passion for and commitment to the mission, vision and values of Sarah’s Inn.
• Credible, open, honest, with a strong sense of integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors, volunteers and staff.
• Fluency in managing multiple projects and competing priorities with professionalism.
• Career track record that shows stability with an organization and capacity to develop and nurture relationships that lead to overall success.
• Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills with experience developing successful written donor communications and marketing materials.
• Ability to effectively supervise by providing and receiving constructive feedback, and working effectively with diverse groups of people.
• A strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks. Must be a self-starter with ability to manage one’s time wisely.
• Superb organization skills; detail-oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Some travel, and some evening and weekend hours required.

Sarah’s Inn is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability.  EOE/M/F/D/V

Interested Candidates should submit cover letter and resume to employment@sarahsinn.org – Indicate “Development Director” in the Subject Line. 

Approval/revision date:  January 2023