Director of Development and Communications

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The Director of Development and Communications will design and implement a comprehensive development and communication program to enhance the mission and vision established by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, this position will be responsible to design and implement a structured and timely fundraising program to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward potential donors to include individuals, companies, foundations, and other non-billable sources. This position will also lead, coordinate, and implement all communication mediums for the organization.

Why Work at LittleStar?

• Collaborative and supportive team
• A friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• Healthy work-life balance
• Three options for medical, two options for dental (50% paid by LittleStar), Vision (100% paid by LittleStar)
• 24 days off a year(15 days of PTO for the 1st year and another day added for each subsequent year of employment + 9 paid holidays)
• 401k with up to 4% company match
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and manage all social media platforms to promote LittleStar
• Create a posting schedule that involves the creation of content and consistent deliverables
• Work with leadership to create annual report/s that help LittleStar be transparent and tell our story of impact to the community
• Establish and monitor a donor database
• Implement and manage strategies for identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and prospects including foundations, corporations, and family endowments
• Create and oversee donor recognition systems
• Manage reporting and tracking required for internal planning and management needs, as well as external compliance requirements
• Develop sound program of donor stewardship that cultivates, informs, and thanks donors
• Create collateral and direct mail related to stewardship (annual reports, etc.), and other special fundraising efforts
• Identify, research, and pursue grant opportunities
• Develop and track annual development budget and goals
• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events that engage the community members and raise funds for the LittleStar mission. This includes coordinating event committees comprised of volunteers who have a passion for the mission
• Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program
• Create annual giving campaigns through mail, email, and social media to raise awareness and mission related funds for LittleStar
• Collaborate with CEO to ensure all fundraising activities and agreements are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned by CEO and/or other Senior Leadership
  
  

Educational Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Demonstrated and verifiable record of a minimum of 5 years of success in a position related to sales or successful development activities. Experience within a nonprofit organization is preferred
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted when competency in the role is demonstrated
• Experience in expanding and cultivating donor relationships is required
• Experience in serving in a leadership role for successful campaigns is required
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships is required
• Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also act as a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside of LittleStar
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to details, and the ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• Passion for LittleStar’s mission
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory duties

Work Environment

Position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office and audiovisual equipment. This position may be eligible for telecommuting per the telecommuting policy depending on organizational needs and at supervisor’s discretion.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations can be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

Travel

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with core office hours being 8:30 - 4:30 p.m., with availability for unexpected emergencies when needed. This position may have some evening and weekend hours due to the nature of the position with communication and potential fundraising activities.

This position requires regular travel. Travel could be outside the local area and overnight, both within and outside the state of Indiana, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, where physical distance cannot be attained, when needed
• Possess and maintain valid driver’s license and possess the ability to travel
  
  

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