Principal Function:

Responsible for all operations of development, marketing, fundraising and grant writing in accordance with STEP policies and procedures. Supervises marketing staff. Build meaningful relationships with community partners, donors, foundations and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new business, expand the donor base, and develop revenue opportunities through grant writing and donor cultivation.
• Able to effectively create a development department for the organization.
• Develop and maintain active grant writing & monitoring program. Responsible for coordinating and responding to grant reporting requirements.
• Act as a liaison with community organizations and Chambers of Commerce. Provide input to the CEO on which events he/she shall attend.
• Serve as lead staff to the board of Directors Development Committee & internal development meetings.
• Develop and maintain donor database.
• Develop and supervise all fundraising activities.
• Responsible for developing department strategic goals, objectives and metrics in partnership with CEO.
• Assist with external and internal communications efforts including newsletters, social media, annual report and other manners of communication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Development Director for a non-profit organization preferred.
• 3+ years in an executive leadership position preferred.
• 3+ years of Experience in Grant writing required.
• The ability to verbally communicate about strategic company goals and listen to other people's opinions effectively. The use of business professional written and grammatical skills using the application of computer technology.