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Director of Corporate Development

Carlsbad, CA ยท On-site +1

$187K - $281K/yr

What you'll do Viasat needs a Director for Corporate Development and M&A to drive growth and manage ... area (remote) will also be considered. What will help you on the job โ€ข Excellent writing ...

Direct mentorship from senior sales leadership * Exposure to live deals, demos, and client strategy ... Flexible remote work environment * Opportunity for full-time employment based on performance

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Director of Development, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Director of Development, you need expertise in fundraising strategy, donor relations, and nonprofit management, usually backed by a relevant degree and significant experience in development roles. Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce, fundraising platforms, and data analytics tools is important, as is knowledge of compliance and reporting standards. Outstanding communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills help you inspire teams and engage stakeholders remotely. These competencies are vital for driving sustainable fundraising growth, maintaining donor trust, and leading distributed teams effectively.

What is a Remote Director of Development?

A Remote Director of Development is a senior leader responsible for overseeing and guiding an organization's fundraising and development strategies while working from a remote location. This role typically manages donor relations, fundraising campaigns, and grant applications, ensuring the organization meets its financial goals. Remote Directors of Development collaborate closely with executive teams, board members, and development staff, using digital tools and communication platforms to lead their teams and coordinate efforts from a distance. Their work is vital in securing resources to support the organization's mission and programs.

How does a Remote Director of Development effectively lead and support a geographically dispersed team?

As a Remote Director of Development, you'll need to leverage digital collaboration tools to maintain clear communication and strong relationships with your team members regardless of their locations. Regular virtual meetings, transparent goal-setting, and fostering a culture of trust are essential for aligning priorities and ensuring everyone feels connected. You'll also need to be proactive in providing feedback and professional development opportunities, helping your team navigate challenges unique to remote work, such as time zone differences and balancing work-life boundaries. Successful remote directors prioritize adaptability and consistent communication to drive results and team cohesion.
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Director, Donor Development (Remote in San Diego, CA)

Director, Donor Development (Remote in San Diego, CA)

March of Dimes

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We are advocating for policies to protect them. We are working to radically improve the health care they receive. We are pioneering research to find solutions. We are empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we are building a brighter future for us all.

We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies.

SCOPE:

Theย Director, Donor Developmentย is experienced in ensuring data integrity, analyzing reports to evaluate and implement action plans, developing/stewarding donor relationships, and mobilizing supporters in a manner that drives mission impact, increases overall revenue growth.

The Director of Donor Development will report to the Executive Director or Senior Director of Donor Development, sharing successes, problem solving and providing a supportive network for the Market Impact team. This role is responsible for ensuring revenue goal achievement through developing/stewarding donor/prospect relationships, identifying and securing market volunteer leadership, and generating/closing leads for mission investment products in large or medium-size markets.

The Director of Donor Development supports the Executive Director/Senior Director of Donor Development positioning March of Dimes as a leader in maternal and child health care in the respective market as well as establishing effective partnerships and collaborations with corporations, foundations, community/corporate leaders, government officials, other community organizations/nonprofits and supporters.

The Director of Donor Development collaborates and leads market staff to execute event core tactics through leadership, engagement, empowerment, and mobilization of volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mission Leadership and Impact

  • Places Mission Impact at the forefront of all work
  • Translate mission and advocacy in a manner that demonstrates impact; identifying supporter philanthropic interest
  • Leverages Mission Impact Opportunities to engage supporters and drives expansion/implementation of mission programs, in a manner that achieves revenue growth and measurable mission impact strategies
  • Demonstrate mission knowledge by communicating our work in a manner that delivers impact, leverages support and results in new mission investment opportunities
  • Demonstrate leadership that mobilizes volunteers, increases corporate relationships and meets market fundraising goals while positioning March of Dimes as a leader in maternal and child health care in his/her respective market

Diversified Revenue Portfolio

  • Maintain and grow a donor revenue portfolio by moving donors through the donor continuum and continually adding new prospects
  • Increase local revenue by identifying appropriate corporate partners and developing alliances that accelerate the development of strategic partnerships that drive March of Dimes mission impact and mobilizes supporters
  • Identify diversified revenue opportunities that align with the mission goals of the donor
  • Maintain a year-round revenue pipeline that results in newly secured revenue for market events, mission investment revenue streams, major and mid-level gifts, and planned giving
  • Identify, recruit and lead volunteer leadership in a manner that results in increased overall market revenue growth
  • Increase market revenue by researching and analyzing revenue growth opportunities, identifying appropriate partners and developing alliances that accelerate the development of strategic partnerships that drive March of Dimes mission impact and mobilizes supporters
  • Ensure event(s) core tactics are executed ensuring best-in-class fundraising events that drive impact, acquire new supporters/donors and increase revenue
  • Provide a tailored experience for donors throughout the year and create mission lead activations for all donors in stewardship plans
  • Ensure the organization has a clear 360-degree view of market donors/prospects by logging all interactions in CRM

Volunteer Leadership

  • Collaborate with market leadership to identify, recruit, and steward qualified volunteer leaders that support impact, movement, growth and performance goals
  • Engage volunteers and advocates year-round in meaningful engagement opportunities within our mission impact, fundraising and advocacy priorities
  • Utilizes the Volunteer Hub to engage and inform volunteers
  • Qualify and activate candidates for volunteer roles for all event committees for assigned event(s)

Staff Development

  • Hold direct reports accountable to market and individual net productivity and profitability goals by utilizing reports and measurement tools and provide staff with constructive feedback that leads to improved performance on a consistent basis (at minimum quarterly, at best weekly)
  • Accountable to writing and delivering annual performance reviews in a timely manner that align with the expected HR standards
  • Create a productive, professional, respectful and culturally diverse work environment where all staff can be the best version of themselves
  • Establish and discuss individual performance and behavior goals for direct reports that align with organizational goals
  • Monitor and discuss direct report revenue goal progress on a weekly basis, setting goals and targets WOW and holding staff accountable. Implement growth strategies when needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proven success in cultivating and securing major gifts
  • Proven success in cultivating and securing corporate partnerships
  • Demonstrated ability to work and cultivate relationships across a variety of sectors, communities, and levels to ensure mission alignment and reach.
  • Proven success in recruiting and retaining high-level volunteer leaders and board members
  • Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership/management skills with the ability to motivate staff and lead change
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

The salary range for this position is $74,522 to $93,153 annually. March of Dimes is committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation practices that consider experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

March of Dimes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).