Senior Development Associate

Senior Development Associate

Supervisor: Executive Director

Full-time exempt

Salary: $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience

Overview:

The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Development Associate to become an integral part of our team. This exciting role offers the opportunity for professional growth and meaningful impact.

As a key member of our development department, you will lead efforts to support our mission of preserving and celebrating Edith Wharton's legacy and supporting The Mount during this period of growth. You will spearhead fundraising initiatives and cultivate strong donor relationships with the support of the Individual Giving Manager and Development Assistant. Additionally, you will work closely with our Executive Director to provide collaborative and direct support for major fundraising efforts.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated fundraising expertise, experience in capital campaigns, and a proactive, collaborative approach. If you are ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, help us honor Edith Wharton's legacy, and bolster our literary, artistic, and outdoor programs, we encourage you to apply!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy: Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support The Mount’s programs and operations.
• Department Administration: Work with the Executive Director to set fundraising goals and performance metrics. Provide management oversight for department.
• Donor Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring personalized and timely communication.
• Budget and Performance Analysis: Help prepare and manage the department’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with fundraising goals. Utilize data and performance metrics to evaluate the ROI of fundraising initiatives in consultation with both the Executive Director and Director of Finance.
• Major Donor Strategies: Work with the Executive Director and Manager of Individual Giving, to develop and execute initiatives relatedto The Mount’s givingcircles, including solicitation, gift renewals, and stewardship.
• Major Gifts: Responsible for developing and growing the current portfolio of 100 individual donors who can give at the $5,000+ level. Assist the Executive Director in introducing a portfolio systemfor mid- to mega-gift fundraising; oversee contact reporting for Board and Executive Director; and steward annual fund donors through the pipeline.
• Planned Giving: Work with the board Development Committee to build a robust Legacy Society that includes educating and thanking prospects.
• Corporate and Foundation Giving: Oversee and grow corporate and foundation sponsorships.
• Capital Campaign Administration: Support the Board Campaign Committee and Executive Director in ongoing and future campaign preparation and management. Coordinate the work of the campaign committee to support the master campaign plan.
• Grant Management: Work with the Executive Director, Manager of Individual Giving, grants consultant, and relevant staff to support all aspects of grants, as needed, including research, submission, compliance, management, and reporting.
• Fundraising Events: Plan and execute fundraising events, such as annual gala, donor appreciation events, and cultivation dinners with the support of the Executive Director and appropriate board committees.

Qualifications and Skills:

We acknowledge that no single candidate may possess s every qualification and skill. Therefore, we encourage applicants who are excited about the role and have many of the required skills, but not all of the desired qualifications, to apply.

• 4-7 years of experience working in the development function of a nonprofit organization.
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge donor databasesoftware.
• Track record of successfully meeting fundraising goals.
• Knowledge of and participation in successful capital campaigns.
• Compelling and clear writing ability.
• Experience in managing entry to mid-level development staff.
• Strong projectmanagement skills with attention to details.
• Proficiency using multiple desktopand mobile softwareprograms including Word, Excel, Outlook as well as computer literacy and ease in learning new software systems.
• Team player, self-starter, interested in professional development.
• Unflappable with the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding and fast-moving environment.
• Must be available on selected evening, weekend, and holiday hours to attend programs and special events.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Mount is dedicated to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The salary range is $75,000-$85,000 based on qualifications and experience. The Mount’s employees receive a wide range of benefits including health insurance (75% of the monthly premium covered by the employer), dental (100% covered by the employer), flexible spending accounts, LTD, Life Insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan to which The Mount contributes 3% of salary after 6 months of employment. Starting paid time off includes 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, and 11 federal holidays.

Willing to offer relocation stipend for the right candidate.