Post Title: Director of Development
Organisation:SNV USA
Reporting : to and working in partnership with the Executive Director,
Position Description
SNV USA seeks a passionate, dynamic, and experienced Director of
Development with a proven track record of success raising the profile and
resources of an organization.
Reporting to and working in partnership with the
Executive Director, the Director of Development will help develop and lead a
strategy to diversify SNV’s revenue base among private funding sources
including foundations and corporations in North America.
He or she will work collaboratively with SNV’s sector leaders and
international advisors connecting their work of advancing locally-based
solutions in agriculture, renewable energy, and water with the interests of
donors, and will develop effective relationships with the philanthropic
community leading to long-term partnerships in support of projects across all
SNV countries.
The Director of Development is part of the senior management team of SNV
USA, responsible for identifying and securing a significant percentage of
external funding for SNV, which has a staff of more than 900 professionals
globally. Aside from important core funding received from the Dutch Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, SNV raises financial support from European and US donors; the
latter through the work of SNV USA and consisting of USAID contracts and
foundation grants.
Key Responsibilities
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Creates and coordinates
strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of
existing and potential donors.
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Collaborates with SNV’s
leadership, development, and program staff on all fundraising strategies,
including outreach to increase visibility among corporate and foundation
constituencies in North America.
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Develops grant proposals, concept
papers, and other materials that align donor requirements and interests with
SNV's priorities and needs.
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Develops presentations that
inform, engage, and influence key stakeholders, donors, and prospects about SNV
and the organization's work.
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As part of the Business Development
team, works to develop a systematic approach for collecting and maintaining
donor contact and interaction information, including developing and
implementing procedures for a CRM system. Supervises research and data
processing to better meet development needs.
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Establishes an appropriate system
of metrics and accountability for the department
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Oversees and reports on the
development budget.
Required Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be a strong, strategic partner to the
Executive Director and the rest of the senior leadership team with the
capability and presence to guide the fundraising systems and culture of an
evolving organization. A successful track record as a strong fundraiser and new
business development strategist, substantial knowledge of current global
funding trends, and a proven leader building partnerships and impacting changes
across functions and locations, both in the US and in the international arena
are essential.
Other qualifications include:
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At least 7 years of successful
development/fundraising experience, with a focus on private
foundations/institutional giving.
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A demonstrated leader in the
development profession with a proven track record of closing significant gifts
and evidence of exceptional cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation skills.
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Proven strategic planner and
manager with sound technical knowledge, conceptual and analytical ability, good
judgment, and adaptive, flexible capacity;
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A creative and results-oriented
team player who can work with other members of senior management to develop and
implement bold fundraising plans in line with overall institutional goals and
priorities; prepare persuasive case statements and other fundraising material;
support the ED and Board in approaching and cultivating high-level prospects
and work with program staff to identify opportunities for prospects and donors
to engage;
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Familiarity with fundraising and
new business development in the International Development arena; experience
working with global organizations that have operations in multiple countries;
and experience with Renewable Energy, Agriculture, or WASH sectors, strongly
preferred.
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Exceptional written and verbal
communication skills, with particular emphasis on clear and concise writing and
presentation skills to volunteer boards and prospective donors.
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Strong experience crafting
high-quality grant applications and proposals, as well as managing the grant
writing process.
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A strong understanding of both
the traditional and innovative philanthropic space; an entrepreneurial spirit
with the ability to identify creative, new funding opportunities.
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The ability to work across
program teams to develop donor-centered fundraising proposals.
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Proven management experience
along with the administrative skills to organize, direct, motivate, and
evaluate other professionals, support staff, and board.
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The ability to develop
relationships and interact well with trustees, superiors, peers, and other
colleagues.
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The ability to travel both within
the U.S. and internationally (up to 25%).
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, salary requirements and resume to: https://snvusa.recruiterbox.com/jobs/26053
SNV USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SNV encourages applications from
qualified persons of every race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex,
age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and disability.
Closing date: Tuesday, December 31, 2013
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