Responsible for the preparation of an overall development plan and the planning and execution of Lead Virginia’s annual fundraising strategy to include class program support, annual fund campaigns and special events.
Working collaboratively with Lead Virginia’s board, leadership and staff team, responsible for planning, oversight and execution of Lead Virginia’s fundraising campaigns.
Coordination of support systems for the annual and special anniversary campaign’s leadership teams, to include identifying a campaign cabinet, preparation of materials and correspondence, scheduling meetings for board and campaign cabinet member and president & CEO attendance at donor meetings; tracking and attending meetings and ensuring appropriate follow up of action items.
Providing regular reports on activity and outcomes.
Researching and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
Writing corporate and grant proposals and tracking outcomes.
Creating and executing a donor stewardship plan with the CEO and board leadership.
Ability to nurture and steward donor relationships, including cultivation and solicitation and providing reports for tracking and recognition.
Ensuring invoicing and fulfillment of pledges and invoices.
The Director of Development will work collaboratively with the Lead Virginia team, alumni, board and fundraising campaign cabinet members to build Lead Virginia’s base of corporate and alumni support; will identify potential corporate and philanthropic partners with whom Lead Virginia can collaborate regionally and statewide; will coordinate and assist with fundraising to support all Lead Virginia programming and events. The position is also responsible for preparing reports, developing, and monitoring budgets, organizing, and preparing agendas for development committee and campaign cabinet meetings and conference calls, supporting the board in its fundraising outreach and leadership. The Director of Development will assist with other duties as necessary as an important member of the Lead Virginia team. This position reports to the President & CEO of Lead Virginia.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising or similar experience preferred.
Dedication to the mission of Lead Virginia and a strong desire to meet and exceed the organization’s annual fundraising goals.
Fundamental knowledge of fundraising practices, soliciting and closing major gifts.
Experience with a major gift fundraising campaign is preferred.
Able to work independently, with initiative and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills to articulate Lead Virginia’s mission, including writing, speaking and presentations.
Ability to multi-task and collaborate as a team member with staff and alumni volunteers.
Lead Virginia team members work with hybrid schedules, both in office and remotely.
Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm.
Overnight travel is required to attend regional class sessions and occasional alumni events.
Lead Virginia is an award-winning statewide nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that builds a network of informed leadership by broadening leaders’ perspectives and deepening their understanding of the complex challenges and resources that exist among Virginia’s diverse regions and economies. Through its annual program Lead Virginia offers participants a 360-degree perspective of Virginia’s diverse regions and how they collectively contribute to a greater Commonwealth.
At its core, Lead Virginia is centered on building social capital among business and community leaders who step outside their daily responsibilities to gain a wider aperture of leadership challenges facing our regions. Lead Virginia’s annual program is experiential through regional sessions held in six different areas across the Commonwealth. After graduation alumni also have the opportunity to remain engaged with inspiring and thought provoking programs throughout each year.
As Lead Virginia approaches its 20th anniversary and anticipates reaching a milestone of 1,000 alumni, there is an opportunity to continue to build and grow the reach of this impactful program aimed at proven leaders and influencers ...across Virginia. This is an important and rewarding career opportunity for the right individual to join a high performing team of professionals.
