Director of Development

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is seeking a Director of Development.

Under general supervision of the President & CEO and the Vice President of Development & Special events, the Director of Development has primary responsibility for identifying and securing the financial support and resources through direct funding, donations, grants, partnerships and collaborations to advance the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of the agency.

The Director of Development engages with key stakeholders, private foundations, corporations and government entities and will:

1. Identify and secure underwriting and sponsorship support from donors, corporations, foundations and other organizations to support agency programs, services, and special events.
2. Plan, implement, and evaluate special events to achieve financial and/or agency goals.
3. Manage special event logistics to include mailing, registration procedures, payments and gifts, celebrities and on-site assistance; Negotiates contracts and agreements with individuals, hotels, auditoriums etc. on behalf of the agency.
4. Develop and oversee production of special event materials to include, invitations, tickets, and programs.
5. Recruit, manage, and coordinate the activities of fundraising volunteer groups and support staff.
6. Conduct follow-up on donations/contributions and special events to include appropriate thank you letters, financial analysis, required impact reports, database responsibilities, and collection of outstanding accounts.
7. Develop and manage the activities of the Agency Membership Portfolio (Urban League Membership, Urban League Guild, Young Professionals and Federation of Block Units).
8. Write and oversee the production of fundraising support materials, including year-end reports status reports, stage presentations, event orders, and scripts.
9. Collect and maintain community resource information to share with stakeholders.
10. Maintain accurate records and grant reports for program and participants.
11. Perform administrative duties to track and document fundraising and special events.
12. Maintain knowledge of federal funding mechanisms and have the ability to interpret federal regulations.
13. Other duties as assigned.

The above knowledge and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience. A Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related area is preferred. Must have demonstrated organizational, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills. At least five (5) years' experience in professional fundraising and development to include applied knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations with foundations, individuals, corporations, and other sources. A proven track record with major gift fundraising, strong written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally are a must.

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