Director of Development and Engagement

Overview
Harvest Development Group, a national consulting firm for nonprofit organizations, is managing CCARC’s Director of Development recruitment on behalf of the organization. No direct inquiries to CCARC, members of their staff, or Board of Directors. All inquiries regarding the position may be directed to: jobs@harvestdevelopmentgrp.com. The salary for the position is $68,000-$80,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, PTO Days, Paid holidays (8)

• The successful candidate will be required to complete the agency’s Employee Training, and a cleared Background check.
• The candidate must have a valid Driver’s license and automobile insurance as required by the Agency’s insurance carrier. The candidate must have their own vehicle to use, as needed.
• If you are applying to this position it is with the understanding that the position is on site in New Britain, CT. It is not a hybrid or remote work position.
• A cover letter is required, not to exceed one page, highlighting relevant background, skills, and experiences. Resumes with and a cover letter may be submitted to: CCARC Director of Development

About the Organization
CCARC was originally founded in 1952 by a group of parents who gathered in their homes to support one another as they faced the challenges and rewards of raising a child with an intellectual or developmental disability. Today, CCARC is a private, nonprofit (501c3) organization offering an array of services to support adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.

The successful candidate is a forward-thinking, and self-motivated individual who:

• Creates fund development strategies and executes upon the plan to achieve results
• Takes initiative to identify, develop, and implement operational plans for fundraising goals
• Manages multiple tasks and achieves milestones in a timely manner and dynamic environment
• Uses data to establish metrics and goals
• Possesses strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, project management, and team building skills
• Develops processes and procedures and is committed to continuous performance improvement
• Possess in-depth knowledge of database management
• Fosters and welcomes working with diverse groups
• Manages projects both independently and within a team environment
• Collaborates with organization’s leadership, and volunteers

Key responsibilities
Development

• Coordinates and manages all aspects and oversight of donor development,
  cultivation, and engagement
• Uses data to establish metrics and quantitative insights on donor trends and forecast
• Develops and maintains a prospect portfolio to optimize fundraising opportunities
• Evaluates processes and procedures and creates efficiencies to achieve and drive results
• Provides regular status reports and projections to the CEO
• Collaborates with and provides guidance to other departments within the organization
• Creates and manages projects on limited resources and within budget
• Implements and manages the Constituent Relationship Management software (Raiser’s Edge), ensure accurate and comprehensive data input and analysis, utilize data for donor cultivation, foundation and funders reporting
• Establishes protocols to maintain donor confidentiality and data integrity
• Presents development, fundraising and marketing efforts and performance to the Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Directors
• Oversees all components of Development and Fundraising and related activities
• Develops and executes the annual fundraising plan in collaboration with staff and related committees

Donor Cultivation and Engagement

• Monitors and examines current donor engagement and patterns for trends and growth opportunities
• Engages and cultivates current donor relationships
• Examines current and changing member demographics and creates strategy for engagement and cultivation
• Identifies new engagement opportunities to build donor pipeline
• Provides content for communications and social media in collaboration with Manager of Communications

Events

• Develops and implements annual fundraising events including sponsorship programs,/logos, invitations, programs, entertainment, and overall theme/message to promote the work of CCARC and raise funds through sponsorships, raffle, auctions, and ticket sales
• Coordinates annual fundraising and special event activities, including annual golf tournament
• Secures financial support from individuals and foundations
• Represents CCARC at events

Grant Writing and Administration

• Meets with respective staff to identify service area needs and submit federal, state, and private grant proposals to the appropriate funding sources
• Researches and writes grant submissions and monitors awarded grants; submits grant
• reports to funders as required
• Leadership and Staff Development
• Supervises the Manager of Communications
• Provides periodically and annual review of direct report(s)

Marketing, Communications, Public Relations

• Oversees the Manager of Marketing and ensures agency’s web and social media presence is current
• Develops and implements a publicity schedule to ensure that agency’s news is generated to the media and CCARC constituents

Volunteer Management

• Coordinates and manages volunteer groups to provide an enriching experience while accomplishing projects benefiting CCARC and the individuals served (i.e., United Way Year of Caring)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Minimum five years of experience in fund development
• Grant writing and grant administration
• Demonstrated fund development planning, execution, and growth
• Donor cultivation and stewardship experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• CRM experience and analysis
• Able to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Public Relations preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting to at least twenty five pounds
• Vision must be good or corrected to normal to perform normal job duties
• Hearing must be good to have the ability to understand information to perform job duties
• Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary

Equal Opportunity
CCARC, Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and strongly adheres to HIPAA regulations and ethical
practices.

Candidates may apply by submitting their resume and one page cover letter to:

CCARC Director of Development