Date Posted: 3/9/16

REQUISITION TITLE: Development Director
CONTACT COMPANY: American Diabetes Association
CONTACT NAME: Human Resources
CONTACT TYPE:
CONTACT URL: http://americandiabetesassociation.contacthr.com/47244967
PAY TYPE:
LOW BASE PAY: Competitive
HIGH BASE PAY: Competitive
PAID RELOCATION: No
CITY: Tampa
STATE/PROVINCE: FL
POSTAL CODE: 33601
COUNTRY: UNITED STATES
JOB FUNCTION: Account Manager
JOB TYPE: Full Time
REQUIRED EDUCATION: No Minimum
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 3
TRAVEL: 0

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Take Your Career On A Mission!

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a mid-level fundraiser to develop corporate and individual relationships in the immediate Tampa area. Primary duties of the Director of Development will include recruiting and nurturing new and existing corporate partners, individuals, and volunteers.  This position is also responsible for managing and steering a fundraising team towards a goal of $1M.

This individual will identify new opportunities to grow portfolio engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue, including corporate partnerships, commercial co-ventures, special events, and individual giving.  The successful candidate will manage and steward a portfolio of corporate and individual relationships and work as a team player to drive growth to achieve our mission and revenue goals.  This position is accountable for significant revenue targets and will influence the strategic implementation of local initiatives. 

The ideal candidate must have a proven track-record of success in fundraising and/or sales and relationship management and will be called upon to demonstrate. Exceptional organizational, written and verbal communication skills are necessary as well as the have ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and achieve results in a team environment to perform the following:

• Create and execute fundraising strategies to raise over $500,000 annually from corporations and individual donors

• Serve as the lead member of the development team influencing and driving strategy,relationships and best practices to accomplish financial goals

• Develop and steward a portfolio of relationships to provide funding for our mission (sponsorship, retail campaigns, event teams, grants, donations, and other partnerships)
• Recruit and lead volunteers to provide local leadership, resources and partnerships
• Collaborate with development team and area director to recruit new retail partners, build business relationships and build and supervise the volunteer leadership base in the Greater Tampa Bay area
• Work directly with the community leadership board and members, ensuring effective volunteer management and ongoing recruitment of members with a strong leadership succession plan
• Drive donor-centric partnerships to support financial goals of market events, programs and prioritized initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ADA policies, including employment, risk management, event and cash handling, and financial controls
• Demonstrate integrity, collaboration and stewardship
• Other duties as assigned
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required
  
• Must be familiar and knowledgeable with the Tampa market
• At least 1-3 years of demonstrated fundraising success
• Experience with income and expense procedures and reporting
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Strong oral and written presentation skills
• Exemplary attention to detail and manage multiple activities
• Access to a car as local travel is required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

The American Diabetes Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. 

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://americandiabetesassociation.contacthr.com/47244967