Tuesday, 4 June 2013

[YEP-DC] APIASF Job Announcement - Director of Development



APIASF Job Announcement - Director of Development

 

The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's fundraising initiatives. This senior level position is based in Washington, DC, and will require occasional travel. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fundraising

-          Develop, implement and manage fundraising objectives and activities to ensure that APIASF's annual fundraising goals are achieved.

-          Increase the individual, corporate, foundation and government new prospect pipelines by working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Board of Directors and Advisory Council.

-          Spearhead the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycles for all current and prospective donors to ensure timely solicitation, renewals, acknowledgement and delivery of "return on investment" for donations.

-          Manage the submission of private and corporate foundation grant proposals.

-          Together with the Director of Programs for the APIASF and GMS Scholarships, work closely and regularly to align current student needs, organizational priorities and grant obligations to department work plans.

 

Stewardship and Demonstration of ROI

-          Create and disseminate all internal reporting for the department that includes but is not limited to presentations to the Board of Directors, weekly status updates to the Executive Director and reconciliation reports for the VP of Finance and Operations.

-          Manage the submission of private and corporate foundation reports and ensure that metrics for success are not only met but are proactively being captured.

-          The Director of Development must internally advocate for the allocation of resources necessary to capture data elements essential to reporting and the continued demonstration of ROI.

 

Communications

-          Working closely with the Director of Communications and Marketing, oversee the conceptualization, planning, implementation and follow-up of fundraising-related events that include but are not limited to: annual Scholarship Benefit, Higher Education Summit, community receptions and other donor requests.

-          Manage the development of fundraising-related collateral and electronic communications to raise awareness about program areas in need of support.

 

Management

-          Train and supervise the Assistant Director of Development. Motivate and encourage growth, competence and professional development.

-          Assist the Executive Director and VP of Finance and Operations with organizational strategic initiatives.

-          The Director of Development is a senior member of the management team and is expected to possess strong leadership skills.

 

Administrative

-          Ensure the timely completion of charitable state filing registrations by the Assistant Director of Development.

-          Manage the tracking of accrued pledges and donations received against annual financial goals.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

-          Bachelor's degree required, master's degree a plus

-          Candidate must have 5 to 7 years of development and/or sales and marketing experience closing 5 and 6 figure gifts and developing relationships with senior management and executive level contacts and high net worth donors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-          Candidate must have a strong understanding of Social Return on Investment and an ability to articulate the organization's relevance and value to all current and prospective donors.

-          Candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and be knowledgeable about diverse communities and issues in higher education.

-          Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

-          Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills

-          Ability to work independently and in team settings

-          Experience with the Microsoft Office suite required; familiarity with Raiser's Edge and other database programs strongly preferred

 

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications, salary requirements and a resume with three professional references to:

 

Ms. Elena Anderson

VP of Finance and Operations

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

2025 M Street NW, Suite 610, Washington DC, 20036

eanderson@apiasf.org

 

Review of applications will be on a rolling basis and continue until position is filled.  No phone calls please.

 

 

 

Devita Bishundat

Director, APIASF Scholarship Program

Address:  2025 M Street NW, Suite 610, Washington, D.C 20036

Phone:  (202) 747-7235 or (877) 808-7032 x108

Email:  dbishundat@apiasf.org

Fax:  (202) 530-0643

Website:  www.apiasf.org

Donate to CFC #44885 today!

 

 

                    

 

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