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Director of Outreach and Development
Organization Overview: The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast TN is dedicated to making a positive impact on our community by providing essential services and support to those impacted by epilepsy and seizures. We rely heavily on fundraising to sustain our programs and services, and we are seeking a Director of Outreach and Development to lead our fundraising efforts.
Position Overview: Director of Outreach and Development will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop fundraising goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals.
- Identify and cultivate major gift prospects, as well as corporate and foundation donors.
- Plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to develop fundraising strategies and goals.
- Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and special events.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Board members, and volunteers.
- Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.
- A deep commitment to the mission and values of our organization.
- Non-profit experience preferred
- Computer skills and knowledge of: Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) Ability to set up slides and presentations at various locations throughout the community, utilizing the technological tools available to them.
- Experience using Zoom Platforms
- Connection to epilepsy is ideal
- English and Spanish speaking preferred
Working Conditions:
- This position requires employees to provide a home office space for Zoom meetings. The Foundation will provide a laptop and any necessary adaptors for educational purposes as well as reimbursement for personal phone usage.
- Must have a personal cell phone and use our office phone app GOVOIP for work related phone calls. .
- Ability to travel and reliably get to and from community presentations, events, and meetings across the state is required.
Salary (full-time): $50,000 with insurance stipend, mileage and parking reimbursement, and phone usage reimbursement. Please send a resume to Angela Mininger-Ficca at amininger@epilepsy-setn.org.
At the Epilepsy Foundation SETN we are committed to helping people in Southeast Tennessee, Memphis, and Northwest Georgia affected by seizures and epilepsy. We recognize that a diagnosis of epilepsy is life-changing, and our mission is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources to help build a network of support for those impacted by epilepsy as they navigate their journey, as well as teach the community ways that they can prevent head injury which can result in epilepsy.
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated and experienced fundraising professional with a passion for making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Fundraising: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Chattanooga, TN (Required)
Work Location: Remote