Development Director Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with third party owner's representative, design consultants, engineers and contractors to successfully execute the design
• Construction phase of base building work, including certain tenant improvements/interior fit outs.
• Always acting in the best interest of the company, of its client and with a fiduciary mindset.
• Assist in preparation of soft cost and hard cost budgets, analysis and assessment of progressive costs for various scopes/disciplines.
• Assist in preparation of consultant and contractor Request for Proposal packages, proposal review and selection process.
• Assist in preparation and issuance of contracts and agreements in a timely manner.
• Review, analysis and management of price estimates by various contractors and various cash allowances, its adherence to scope, exclusions, qualifications, in order to ensure alignment with control budget and schedule.
• Review, analysis and management of consultants' costs and fees for adherence to scope, exclusions, qualifications, in order to ensure alignment with control budget and schedule.
• Continuously identify value engineering options and innovative solutions to meet budget.
• Assist in review of tenant lease agreements, tenant fit out packages and base building design documents to ensure scope of work conformity to landlord requirements and obligations, identify any lease restrictions that may impact construction execution.
• Liaise with and assist tenant coordination and leasing teams in preparation of marketing packages for seeking potential tenants for the new development.
• Liaise with and assist tenant coordination and leasing teams for delivery and turnover of the premises and to obtain tenant sign off.
• Schedule and conduct required project meetings. Visit the construction site as and when necessary.
• Review, analysis and management of contract change orders and agreement amendments in accordance with internal development policies.
• Review of consultant and contractor invoices and payment billings for accuracy and completeness, and in accordance with internal development policies.
• Close out project in a timely manner to include receipt of Occupancy Permit in a timely manner, testing and commissioning, warranties, deficiencies rectification
• Obtaining operations & maintenance documentation along with extra materials for turnover to Property Management group.
• Apply knowledge of local building codes and bylaws, sustainability principles, and development process.
• Assist development, accounting and finance teams in project set up, billing, and cost tracking.
• Oversee and mentor any assigned staff to assist with fulfilling duties and responsibilities outlined above.

Development Director Experience & Capabilities:

• Minimum 12-15 years working experience on large-scale, complex, fast-track real estate development projects, involving retail-oriented mixed-use with high-rise residential.
• Experience in industrial and/or AAA office development projects, and within the Canadian market would be considered an asset.
• A track record of successful delivery of high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of design completion process and construction procurement strategies.
• Experience working on projects with multiple ownership, involving multiple architects, and multiple general contractors would be considered an asset.
• Established relationships and network within the industry, authorities having jurisdiction and design consultants and engineers to
• University degree with an emphasis on real estate, planning, architecture, construction management and/or engineering.
• Certifications & Licencing in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Sustainability would be considered an asset, but not required.
• Relationship Skills - superior oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain collaborative working relationships with all internal and project stakeholders; conflict management and handling difficult situations; work collaboratively and assertively to achieve results in the best interest of the project and company goals and objectives.
• Analytical/Computer Skills - excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word. AutoCAD and Revit would be considered an asset.
• Self motivated, proactive and with a strong sense of professionalism.
• Leadership Skills - Lead by example, motivate and inspire team members.
• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset, acumen for bottom line and passion for real estate development.

Development Director Functions:

• Involves professional colleagues, board members, and relevant volunteers in the strategic development process to utilize their expertise and cultivate their support.
• Creates and monitors tactical plans to ensure all board-approved development priorities are met in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Takes a lead role on specific plan initiatives.
• Manages the overall account management system including but not limited to: creating and implementing internal systems, policies and procedures;
• Training account managers and overseeing their portfolio management progress; assigning relationship managers, solicitors and account managers to all donors and prospects;
• Developing and implementing timely and accurate reports to monitor overall FRD achievements.
• Works with the Director of Finance & Operations to implement and maintain a high-quality donor management system capable of tracking and reporting all prospect and donor activity.
• Directs the development of dashboard reports that track key indicators.
• Ensure donor information is effectively and efficiently maintained, prospect cultivation activity is appropriately tracked and relevant staff are sufficiently trained.
• Manages a portfolio of targeted donors including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develops and executes individualized development plans for significant donors and prospects – including the effective involvement of lay leaders and senior leadership .
• Supervises grant writing, grant management and corporate foundation activities to significantly expand JWRP sources of revenue.
• Provides the lead staff support to the Board Development Committee working closely with the Executive Director and Chief of Staff.
• Partners with the Committee Chair to schedule regular meetings, develop agendas, prepare materials, distribute timely minutes, and follow-up on action items.
• Supports the process of identifying and onboarding future Committee members.
• Works with the Executive Director and Human Resources to hire, train and supervise development professionals.
• Ensure the performance of all staff is actively managed and professional development and coaching opportunities are identified and implemented.
• Participates as a member of the senior management team and provides consultation to the Board, Executive Director and Founding Director on all philanthropy related issues.
• Works with other senior leaders to ensure appropriate systems are in place to provide exceptional customer service throughout the organization to all donors and prospects.

Development Director Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred)
• At least 7 years of experience in relevant development roles; minimum of 2 years managing lay leader partnerships; prior experience coaching and supervising team members
• Proven ability to increase financial resources. Experience developing and implementing a strategic development or business plan.
• Ability to inspire others and build commitment through articulating a clear and understandable vision.
• Demonstrated success translating strategic plans into operational plans with clear goals, objectives and measurement tools
• Proven ability to make sound, data based judgments.
• Proven organizational and communication skills with the ability to build strong and trusted relationships with staff, donors, board members and volunteers
• Proven ability to maximize donor database tools, generate fundraising metrics and reporting and implement a strong donor communication system
• Deep passion and commitment to our mission statement, to empower women, families and communities to change the world through Jewish values.

Roles of Development Director:

• Cultivating, soliciting and stewarding current and past donors
• Creating and executing on a pipeline to secure new support from corporations, individuals and foundations, with a focus on foundation and major gift support.
• Stewarding national and regional corporate partners through local engagement and local delivery of sponsorship benefits
• Elevating local partnerships to have a broader organizational impact
• Leveraging BoMF branded marketing collateral and campaigns to achieve fundraising success
• Engaging individuals in the life of the Back on My Feet through programmatic impact and engagement
• Leading the identification, development and submission of select grant applications and managing grant reporting
• Tracking development activities in Salesforce
• Recruiting and managing local in-kind donations, including gear for members and auction items for events
• Supporting management of the Back on My Feet Advocates Council or Corporate Partners Council as needed.
• Providing status reporting on fundraising goals to the VP of Development

Requirements of Development Director:

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8-10 years of progressive successful management experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, sales, marketing or business development
• Proven experience and success in driving revenue outcomes required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent public presentation skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) required
• CRM database experience preferred
• Individuals with a blend of corporate and nonprofit experience welcomed with some experience in corporate fundraising or foundation experience preferred.
• High energy, results-oriented individual that will network to provide new support for the chapter
• A focused contributor who can manage competing tasks and prioritize for the benefit of both the local chapter and the larger organization
• Strong experience in managing major individual gifts is highly desirable
• Unequivocal passion for the organization, mission and the members we serve and willingness to attend some morning runs
• Comfortable with a flexible i.e., not 9-5pm working schedule
• Desire to attend night and weekend events as required
• A proactive, assertive and hands-on individual who is self-motivated and requires limited direction
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt quickly to a fast paced, changing environment
• Team-oriented and willing to contribute to overarching team/Chapter goals
• Unquestionable integrity and highest ethical standards
• Personal experience with running or other related fitness activity preferred

Development Director Responsibilities:

• Develops fundraising campaigns; oversees management and outreach of Annual Fund and Corporate Giving programs.
  
• Cultivates relationships for recruitment and stewardship of planned and direct gifts from donors, foundations, and organizations.
• Promotes, develops, organizes, and actively participates in Foundation events for friends and fundraising.
• Partners with the Foundation Executive Director in communicating with current and prospective donors.
• Directs and manages the Alumni and Friends Council and Association to realize membership growth and meaningful initiatives and activities that connect members to FVCC.
• Serves as an ambassador for the College, fosters cooperative relationships with media, community groups, business and industry, and other external partners to enhance and promote the College.
• Pursues grant development in support of the College’s and Foundation’s mission.
• Prepares promotional materials in collaboration with the College’s marketing and communications team.
• Serves on internal and external boards and committees. Assists with the management of the Foundation Board and Foundation committees.
• Assists with planning and implementation of capital campaigns that support capital projects at FVCC.
• Promotes a culture of leadership within a collaborative, team-oriented environment; supervises, recruits, and motivates students and volunteers for Foundation events.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in applicable areas to help build strategic initiatives.

Development Director Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, public administration or related field; AND,
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible relevant experience; AND,
• Valid Montana driver’s license upon employment and insurable driving record
• Master’s degree in a closely related field from an accredited higher education institution
• Progressively responsible development work experience
• Work experience in higher education or public institutions
• Work experience in various technology applications related to fundraising
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification
• Skill in strategic planning for fundraising and foundations
• Strong leadership and public relations skills
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to direct an organization and/or council
• Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures and database management
• Strong time management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Strong administrative, organizational and computer and technology skills
• Demonstrated project management and event planning skills

Development Director Functions:

• Fundraising Strategy – support the VP, Investor Relations to raise an eight-figure fund from a community of 100+ major donors.
• Conduct prospective donor and stakeholder research to identify potential investors into the organization.
• Manage an outreach calendar for the Executive Director.
• Manage the communications schedule of donors and prospective donors as they move through the Unite America donor life cycle: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and donor relations.
• Manage follow-ups after meetings, such as introductions, invoices, and thank-you’s.
• Manage all tracking and reporting in coordination with the Unite America Operations team including the invoicing process.
• Support the planning and execution of events such as fundraisers, investor updates and periodic investor gatherings.

Development Director Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• You have 5+ years relevant work experience, ideally in a political or non-profit capacity.
• You have existing relationships with philanthropists and donors in the political arena.
• You have a demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute at a high level with keen attention to detail.
• You feel energized working in an innovative, fast-paced environment with high expectations.
• You have a very high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
• You have clean and clear communication in your writing and when speaking to colleagues, and a knack for interfacing with VIPs via email, phone, and in person.
• You have experience working with CRMs and managing donor data.
• You’re excited to actively support & develop Unite America’s vibrant and inclusive culture, as the team grows and the organization gains traction.