Director of External Affairs

Details: Devereux; Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, Charity of ChoiceDevereux an industry leading non-profit behavioral healthcare organization that has been providing services to individuals with emotional, developmental and educational disabilties for 100 years has a fascinating opportunity for a fundraising professional who wants to use their expertise in the area of development, major gifts and external affairs  to help empower individuals with disabilities and lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.Reporting to the Executive Director and being a member of New Jersey's Senior Leadership Team, the Director of External Affairs will provide leadership in conceiving and implementing comprehensive programs, concerning fund-raising and public relations, which will include interacting with individuals, the local community, government agencies, civic organizations, corporations, foundations and volunteers.What will this opportunity offer YOU?Ability to design and implement a fund/friend raising strategic plan to position Devereux as a "Charity of Choice" in the Garden State.Working closely with staff and board members representing northern and southern NJ to encourage solid community partnerships resulting in familiarity with Devereux's mission and an increase in major gifts.While soliciting support, influence the future development and stability of services for individuals with disabilities through advocacy and increased education of government officials.Direct partnership with our Corporate Development office.A stable organization that has been providing services for individuals with disabilities for 100 years.Excellent benefit package Fund Development:The Director is responsible for public relations encompassing press releases, marketing/advertising opportunities, internet strategies and volunteer opportunities.  The Director is responsible for special events, workshops, tours of statewide programs including planning, solicitation of sponsors and other donors, media event program and follow-up.Define a strategy for cultivating and leveraging our formidiable donor base to substantially expand individual major gifts fundraising.Conduct face-to-face solicitations with prospects and donorsThe Director will work with Board Members, Executive Director and Corporate to identify prospective donors and oversee strategies for involving the Board in donor cultivation and solicitation.  He/she will coordinate and facilitate the Board's involvement in meeting personal fundraising goals.Perform donor researchAdministrative Responsibility:The Director monitors the information included in the fund raising database and maintains gift reporting systems i.e. gift processing, donor tracking and data analysis.The Director is responsible for the preparation of monthly and annual fund raising analysis reports.The Director will oversee the development of the grant proposal process.The Director will monitor and supervise department budget and resource utilization.The Director is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of statewide development plan.Keywords: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Proposals, External Affairs, Development, Major Gifts, Public Relations, MarketingLocation: Office will be based in West Deptford, but requires travel statewide to the Lower central to Northern Tier of the state.Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, however, the position requires statewide travel for meetings, event attendance in the evenings and some weekends.Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and education.

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