Associate Director of Advancement

Position Overview

The person who holds the Associate Director of Advancement position will be integral in effecting the strategy and implementation of Thunder Valley CDCs efforts in fundraising, marketing/communications, community engagement, and evaluation efforts. The Associate Director of Advancement will assist in orchestrating grant funding from public and private grant makers and foundations, as well as building relationships with individual donors. The Associate Director of Advancement will ensure a cohesive advancement effort with communications, evaluation, community engagement, and fundraising team to ensure continued support and advancement of each of the organization’s initiatives. The Associate Director of Advancement will be responsible for the management and development of the Advancement Coordinator.

Reports to

TVCDC Director of Advancement

Compensation & Benefits

Position Location: TVCDC Porcupine Offices with regular regional travel and occasional national travel required

Employment Classification: Salaried/Exempt, upon completion of probationary period

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in establishing and administering the Organizations fundraising strategy.

Seek out and obtain appropriate grant opportunities.

Track donor stewardship and fundraising effort effectiveness, revising fundraising strategies to improve effectiveness.

Collaborate with Communications and Marketing Team, Evaluation Team, and Community Engagement Team to improve fundraising success.

Manage and oversee development of Advancement Coordinator.

Draft letters of inquiry and letters of intent for fundraising opportunities.

Research federal, state and local funding opportunities.

Track new trends in philanthropy ensuring TVCDCs work, messaging, and marketing remains cutting edge.

Aid in drafting and preparing the Organizations annual report.

Assist in budget planning/forecasting and management, integrating upcoming budget goals into future fundraising efforts and grant requests.

Represent TVCDC locally and nationally at donor events and meetings, providing mission aligned presentations and information.

Assist in planning and executing funder/donor related events and activities.

Understand and promote the systemic change work that TVCDC does both internally and externally.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Bachelor’s degree in social work, business, communications, public relations, journalism, English, or other related field preferred.

2+ years’ experience in non-profit fundraising.

1+ years prior grant management experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to integrate TVCDC mission and goals in day-to-day interactions and other communication.

Possesses the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members, and other volunteers around goals, creating a collaborative fundraising and organization environment.

Organized, with a strong sense of follow-through to complete tasks/goals.

Skilled leader with a focus on employee growth and development.

Self-starter, eager to learn, grow, and expand advancement and overall organization.

Adept in budget forecasting and management.

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and adept in email/online navigation, comfortable learning new software and programs.