Charleston Hope is hiring an Advancement Director for an on-site full-time role based in Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area. The Advancement Director will be responsible for leading our fundraising and development efforts, building a robust donor base, and fostering partnerships with community leaders and organizations to expand our reach. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to implement strategic goals and grow the organization's impact.
SALARY RANGE: $54,000 - $57,000
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Planning
- Work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy in support of the mission.
- Produce regular monthly progress reports for the Executive Director and the board, assessing advancements made in line with the established plan
- Broaden Charleston Hope's fundraising by developing approaches such as planned giving, solicitation of bequests, and endowment programs. Grant requests and administration
- Assist Executive Director with researching and writing grants for the organization.
- Assist in new foundational support and multi-year grant opportunities.
- Provide timely reporting and ensure compliance as required by grant award documentation.
- Maintain grant database and calendar.
Gifts Cultivation
- Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation which will provide a diverse and sustainable funding base for Charleston Hope
- Develop and execute plans to expand and enhance planned giving and major gifts program.
- Identify and pursue new sources of corporate and foundation funding.
- Build and maintain relationships with major donors of all types, develop strategies for solicitation, and solicit or coordinate the solicitation by other affiliate staff, board or volunteers, as appropriate.
- Create and update collateral materials to support gift cultivation.
- Develop and implement all aspects of direct donor mailings, appeal letters, and other donor mailings as needed.
- Ensure that the donor database, Charity Proud, information is current and accurate. • Acknowledgement of all gifts and donations.
Events
- Oversee fundraising as a relationship-oriented, talented fundraiser who exhibits drive and strong execution abilities.
- Oversee annual fundraising campaigns, including peer-to-peer, fundraising events, annual appeal, and corporate contributions.
- Promote events to the business community to support Charleston Hope and provide support to those groups that want to host an event.
- Work with appropriate staff and volunteers to ensure that all aspects of a successful event are coordinated towards a common goal.
- Develop and solicit sponsors for events as needed.
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