Fund Development Director

About Proud Ground: Utilizing the Community Land Trust model of permanent affordability, we extend homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families so that they can live or remain in the community of their choice. Proud Ground works to unlock the dream of homeownership for first time low- to moderate-income households-and a disproportionate number are Households of Color-who believed homeownership to be out of reach. From program policies to organizational leadership, Proud Ground is committed to leading with social and racial justice.

At Proud Ground we are committed to making a tangible difference in our community. As our Fund Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward, ensuring that we have the resources to create lasting impact. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives, engage with our donors, and work closely with our leadership team to shape the future of our organization. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for philanthropy and a track record of successful fundraising, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things, impact lives and create a brighter, lasting future for our community.

About the Position: This senior-level position works in direct partnership with the Executive Director and staff to achieve financial and strategic goals that sustain the organization into the future. A successful Fund Development Director will have the ability to work both independently, juggle multiple projects, and support a collaborative staff culture. The ideal candidate will have the ability to quickly attain a strong understanding of the financial and community needs of the organization and use that knowledge to develop fundraising, stewardship and communications strategies. Organizationally, Proud Ground is experiencing rapid growth. A successful candidate will be able to lead development activities that expand our capacity and reach. This position will be assisted by internal staff and outside, fractional support.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising/Grants/Contracts & Donor Engagement

• Develop a fund development plan, with defined strategies to achieve fundraising goals.
• Lead management of major donor, foundation and sponsorship relationships, to include prospecting, cultivation, onboarding and stewardship.
• Ensure that all grants, reports and required evaluations for funders are completed within their respective deadlines.
• Oversee the maintenance of the donor database, ensuring the accurate reporting of donor information and trends.
• Produce an annual fundraising event, with smaller donor-centric events, as needed.
• Produce annual appeals, donor communications, and other fundraising campaigns, as needed.
• Provide support to the ED in staffing the Board of Directors to ensure engagement with fundraising.
• Assist Associate Director with jurisdictional subsidy applications.

Communications

• Develop and implement an organization-wide communications plan that is culturally responsive.
• Oversee design and contract management of print and digital materials, including but not limited to an Annual Report, Program Brochures, Impact Reports, and Newsletters.
• Collaboratively author organizational publications, including advocacy letters, presentations, and reports.
• Oversee on-line communications including website, social media, peer-to-peer, etc.
• Coordinate with partners and press to further Proud Ground's external features.

Operational Engagement

• Ensure internal systems for tracking donations and sponsorships are in place and functioning effectively.
• Ensuring programmatic results are in alignment with grant requirements.
• Work with the Leadership Team to meet fundraising and strategic plan goals.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, budgets, and other operational components.
• Support and advance organization strategic equity, diversity and inclusion process.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Five+ years experience managing core fundraising activities in a nonprofit or government setting. This could include a combination of fundraising, communications or strategy work with direct donor development, events and appeals, and/or database management.
• Demonstrated success in securing public sector or private foundation grants from diverse sources.
• Ability to strategically match organizational needs with appropriate philanthropic, government, and/or earned revenue opportunities.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and with flexibility.
• Aptitude for managing complex grant agreements and government contracts, including budgeting and reporting.
• Outstanding writer with the ability to translate complex ideas and programs into clear and compelling narratives.
• Good customer service and communication skills; ability to comfortably interact with donors, Board members, businesses, sponsors, volunteers, and other constituents in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Team player able to contribute creative ideas and practical knowledge to planning processes.
• Highly organized, with serious attention to detail and adherence to deadlines. Able to multi-task with efficiency.

Proud Ground is committed to avoiding discrimination in all its employment and service delivery practices including recruitment, hiring, compensation, fringe benefits, staff development and training, promotion, termination, outreach and referral. We will not discriminate against persons because of sex, gender identification, race, color, religion, class, national origin, age, political or union affiliation, physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, whistle-blower status, genetic information or other protected status, and will not allow such protected status to hinder access to either employment or services delivered by Proud Ground.

Additional Application Instructions

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]