Director of Philanthropy

Description

The mission of ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is to make life better for children with cancer and their families. ASK seeks an experienced, full-time Director of Philanthropy to lead all philanthropic efforts and build upon a strong base of donors. This person will lead, design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive strategy to grow and cultivate major gifts support, expand the annual giving program and oversee the organization’s special events. This person will build and lead a statewide fundraising program to support ASK’s north star goal of raising the level of care for all children with cancer in Virginia.

The Director of Philanthropy is a senior-level position responsible for planning, managing and executing fundraising programs and the organization’s development strategy. This person reports to the Executive Director and works in collaboration with the Program Director, Board of Directors and Development Committee. This person will be a member of the organization’s leadership team. This position manages a team that includes the Associate Director of Development, Communications Manager, Development Operations Coordinator and Special Events Coordinator.

Job Duties

DEVELOPMENT

• Develop and implement overall annual fundraising plan, including goals, timelines, budget and identified audiences for proposals, appeals, and campaigns.
• Manage fundraising activities and metrics to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved and sources of support are diversified.
• Build and manage a comprehensive donor stewardship program to strengthen and deepen relations between ASK and individual donors, corporate supporters, granting foundations and community funding partners.
• Provide direction and supervision on all development operational processes, including database management, financial reports, donor lists, gift processing and acknowledgments, donor benefits and fulfillment activities.
• Develop and manage a foundation grants strategy and process, from research and targeting of grant opportunities, drafting grant proposals in collaboration with key staff and Executive Director, managing submissions, follow up reports, to conducting planned outreach to deepen relationships with funders.
• Supervise and mentor the development team to meet their individual goals in support of the team’s fundraising plan.
• Work collaboratively with staff to increase support for ASK’s strategic priorities.

EVENTS

• Provide leadership in providing strategy, planning, implementation, and evaluation of ASK’s signature event, the ASK Above & Beyond Gala. Cultivate and retain sponsors, major donors and other key relationships that are critical to the event’s success.
• Support staff in reaching fundraising and strategic goals for 5K events, Ambassador Program and third-party fundraisers, including assistance with sponsor and vendor relationships, as well as event strategy.
• Contribute to the creation of meaningful and impactful events that garner press and brand awareness, foster strong community relations, increase revenue, donor loyalty and acquire new supporters, including community partner fundraisers and third-party events.
• Represent ASK at community events to expand the organization’s pool of supporters.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Oversee the writing, production, design, and distribution of a wide variety of publications and collateral materials, including annual reports, brochures, marketing materials, fact sheets, one-pagers, slide decks, videos and other materials.
• Oversee website updates with staff to ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly and ensure content is navigable.
• Support the organization’s social media presence by coordinating content that will engage various stakeholders.

Skills Required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum five years in successful fundraising experience in non-profit.
• Proven track record of securing gifts that align with donor interests and the organization’s priorities through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
• Successful track record in special events fundraising.
• Proven track record in recruiting and retaining corporate sponsors, donors and partners.
• Experience leading and managing a team.
• Experience working with volunteers and board of directors.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expertise in managing social media and other digital communications
• Strong applied computer skills, with a solid understanding of donor database and fundraising systems (Bloomerang, qGiv, Network for Good)
• Attention to detail and strong writing skills are essential.
• Able to think strategically; a good problem solver with critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Enthusiastic support of ASK’s strategic vision, mission, and goals.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Work Schedule

This position is full-time position requiring some evening and weekend hours. This position will be based at the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Family Center, located at 5211 W. Broad Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA.

Additional Info

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. ASK offers competitive salary, health insurance, simple IRA with match; holidays, vacation and sick leave; a pleasant, energetic work environment; and an engaging, purposeful workplace culture. The salary range for this position starts at $95,000 and is based on experience. All offers of employment at ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation are contingent upon a clear background check and proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Amy Nisenson Consulting LLC at amy.nisenson@gmail.com by Friday, October 14 at 5pm.

About ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation: Founded in 1975, ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation (askccf.org.) is Central Virginia’s most comprehensive provider of support services for children with cancer and serious blood disorders as well as their families. Our mission is to make their life better by providing emotional, social, financial and educational support.