DATE: November 2, 2012

STATUS: Exempt

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Senior Director, Development


POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Specialist, Development is responsible for implementing ongoing systematic improvements to ensure a growing base of financial support as executed through a comprehensive fundraising program consistent with the organization's mission and strategic plan, with focus on identifying, tracking major donor sources. The Senior Specialist, Development supervises (1) full-time staff member.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement ongoing comprehensive development research and donor prospect management, including prospect identification, prioritization, biographical and financial research, wealth and giving capacity analysis, and data mining
• Manage Development analytical software and database, including but not limited to Raiser’s Edge
• Provide timely comprehensive donor prospect profiles and analytical expertise for development officers
• Oversee implementation of timely donor reports, and master prospect tracking report; participate in bi-weekly Prospect Moves meetings assisting with donor engagement and solicitation strategies of identified and rated prospects
• Manage a portfolio of 25 foundations and prepare solicitation grant proposals for timely submission
• Work closely with Senior Director, Development in preparing internal and external analysis reports, stewardship documents, and briefings, including but not limited to Board of Directors, corporate donors and prospects
• Manage relationship with Medical Research Charities and submit annual application for Combined Federal Campaign
• Oversee corporate Matching Gift program, including solicitation, donor submission requests, and proper recording of gifts in Raisers Edge database
• Travel as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities
• Any other duties as the Senior Director, Development, Executive Director, REF, or the Executive Vice President, ACR may assign

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in non-profit fundraising
• Minimum three years fundraising and/or marketing research experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, utilizing considerable tact and diplomacy, toward motivating and engaging a variety of constituents
• Advanced knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or equivalent, Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Applications, databases and internet-based research (ResearchPoint and iWavePRO)
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to maintain accountability and work independently and creatively while functioning as part of a cooperative and coordinated team

The ACR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The ACR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities or conducts business
This is not a contract. The description and duties as they relate to this position are subject to change as reasonable business necessity dictates. In the event of such changes, a new job description may be created.