JOB LISTINGS

CURRENT POSITIONS

Director of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, implementing, and directing all aspects of fundraising activities for Lake Norman Humane. This includes, but is not limited to, Corporate/Foundation Gifts, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Special Events, Grants, and Direct Mail. Strong focus will be placed on the annual fundraising and generating gifts from individuals/corporations, new prospects, and expanding fundraising efforts within the service territory as well as maximizing existing campaigns and events. The Director of Development is responsible for creating and implementing Lake Norman Humane fundraising creating best practices and driving all development and public relations efforts of the organization including major gifts, special events, donor cultivation and solicitation, foundation and corporate relations and planned giving.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3-5 years of successful fundraising experience, including planning and campaigns involving multiple fundraising platforms and strategies; working directly with high-level volunteers; and direct solicitation of potential major donors/corporations.

SKILLS:

  • Demonstrate successful experience in working with and involving board members and other volunteers in fundraising and development efforts. Proven ability to initiate action and motivate others.

  • Detail and results oriented.

  • Excellent writing skills, including grant proposal development and business correspondence.

  • Excellent communication skills to strongly present the case for Lake Norman Humane.

  • Team player and willingness to help others achieve success in fundraising campaigns.

  • Computer literacy including word processing, database, online and social media platforms.