Position Announcement:

Director of Development and Communications

Project SUCCESS

Full time, salaried position with benefits

The Position

Project SUCCESS is seeking a Director of Development and Communications to provide leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for Project SUCCESS fundraising efforts. The Director of Development and Communications will work hand-in-hand with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to help create fundraising strategies that increase the organization's support from individuals, corporations, foundations, events, and other sources. The Director of Development and Communications will play a key role in identifying, cultivating, and securing local and national funding for general operating and program support.

Required Qualifications and Skills

·         Working knowledge and a minimum of eight to twelve years practical development experience, including grants, major gifts, planned giving, events, annual funds and campaigns

·         A gift for writing in a clear and compelling fashion

·         Ability to prepare annual fundraising plan, budget and income projections and track and report performance against goals throughout the year

·         Ability to develop and implement creative marketing and communications strategies including print materials, annual reports, newsletters, web site, public relations efforts and brand management

·         Experience in strategic planning, ideally with a focus on a long-term growth, funding diversification and program expansion

·         A proven track record in leading and developing a professional staff

·         An eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic management team (Executive Director, Senior Development Staff, and Board of Directors)

·         Ability to work with Board and Committee members to identify prospective donors and oversee strategies for involving the Board and Committees in donor cultivation and solicitation

·         A college degree or equivalent life experience required

·         High energy, positive attitude, enjoys challenging work

Ideal Traits

·         A passionate commitment to the Project SUCCESS mission

·         Highly entrepreneurial, resourceful and flexible

·         Outstanding management skills with the ability to mentor and motivate staff and provide leadership for an effective fundraising team

·         A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through while remaining highly energetic and focused

·         A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around Project SUCCESS’ programs and encourage others to support the organization – persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization’s fundraising goal(s)

·         Straightforward, self-motivated, and diplomatic – sharing information readily, listening as well as giving advice and respecting the abilities of others

·         Superior organizational skills

·         Energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of fundraising activities

·         Knowledgeable about the local and national funding community

Compensation and Benefits

·         Starting salary commensurate with experience

·         Complete health and dental

·         Employer contribution (three percent) to 403 B retirement plan

·         Short-term disability

·         Parental Leave

·         Three weeks of starting paid vacation

·         A professional team of people dedicated to the Project SUCCESS value of “Kids First”

·         A healthy work environment at an organization that takes into account work-life concerns

·         A respected Board of Directors

Development professionals who feel they generally meet the skills and qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Project SUCCESS is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply: Please send a resume, references, and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and how you heard about this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Mail - Adrienne Diercks, Executive Director
Project SUCCESS
2124 Dupont Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55405

E-mail - adrienned@projectsuccess.org

Fax - 612-879-0059