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Director of Development

Summary:
Under general supervision of the Executive Director, develop and implement strategies to raise funds to support the mission of the Center, including Capital Campaigns, and building a sustainable Annual Fund and Planned Giving Programs to support the ongoing programs and initiatives of the Center.

To Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to info@thecenterforbirdsofprey.com

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and manage a strategic fundraising plan that encompasses all the Center’s fundraising activities, including Capital Campaigns and short- and long-range strategic planning activities to create and achieve fund-raising goals and objectives. 
  • Work with the Executive Director, staff, Board members and others to research, identify, cultivate, and solicit contributions from foundations, corporations, individual donors, and other sources.
  • Ensure compliance of the Center’s Development Program with local, state, and federal policies and regulations and act as an Ambassador for the Center and its mission.
  • Maintain and solicit a portfolio of major donors. Establish sound donor stewardship programs for the Center and the donors. Develop and oversee tracking and stewardship strategies.
  • Oversee and serve as the primary author of all grant proposals and reporting activities to funders.
  • Prepare oral and visual presentations for potential and current funders.
  • Work with the Executive Director, staff, volunteer staff and Board members to develop appropriate strategies for continually building the membership and Planned Giving base.
  • Coordinate and manage budgets for Development Office activities.
  • Provide leadership on best practices and professional standards related to development and recommend policies to ensure professionalism and quality of the development program.
  • Assist with the creating, planning and enhancing the Center’s fundraising events.
  • Build and maintain the development and membership program infrastructure, manual including policies and procedures, database and technology operations, prospect research and donor recognition methods.
  • Contribute to the content and design of traditional printed fund-raising materials as well as electronic communications and the Center’s website.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Job Type & Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experiance and qualifications.

Work Location: On-site, some remote work

Benefits:

  • • Health insurance
  • • Paid time off
  • • Charleston Area Reciprocity Pass
  • • Professional development assistance

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Upcoming Events

Birds of Prey Photography Days

  • 10/15/2023
  • 8:30 am
  • to
  • 12:30 pm

Annual Fall Gala – Wingspan

  • 10/29/2023
  • 4:00 pm
  • to
  • 7:00 pm

Owls by Moonlight

  • 11/09/2023
  • 6:00 pm
  • to
  • 9:00 pm

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Contact Information

  • 4719 Highway 17N Awendaw, SC 29429
  • (843) 971-7474
  • Thursday - Saturday | 10AM - 4PM
  • PO Box 1247
    Charleston SC 29402
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