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Organization Overview: Paul’s Place exists to improve the quality of life in our Southwest Baltimore community – Washington Village/Pigtown. Located in one of the poorest urban neighborhoods in the country (2000 Census), Paul’s place offers 20 services and programs to meet the needs of our low-income and homeless community members to help them increase their self-sufficiency. Paul’s Place has an annual budget of 1.3 million.

Position Overview:-

The Director of Development is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring a plan to secure sufficient operating and programmatic funds to meet the goals and objectives of the organization through a diversified funding base. The Director of Development sets short-term and long-term fundraising strategies and revenue goals, provides support for the Board and Development Committee, supervises the development team, and ensures the fundraising efforts of Paul’s Place are meeting the highest standards of ethics and accountability. The Director of Develop-ment reports to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Develop an annual and three year plan to support strategic planning goals of Paul’s Place
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the development department; lead short-term and long-term planning initiatives
• Individual Giving: Develop and evaluate strategies for major and planned giving donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with the Executive Director, Development Committee, and Board; write and produce direct mail solicitations
• Organizational Giving: Supervise Grants Manager; oversee foundation and corporate proposal and report submission; research new funding opportunities, including government grants
• Fundraising Events: Work with volunteer leaders to plan and implement 2 fundraising events annually
• Marketing/Public Relations: Write, edit, and produce three newsletters and the annual report; maintain website
• Gift Processing: Supervise Development Associate; oversee gift processing procedures and Raiser’s Edge database maintenance

Qualifications:-

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a senior development position
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Broad knowledge in fund, development with major gift experience and demonstrated ability to secure five to six-figure gifts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising database software.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate Paul’s Place’s mission and giving opportunities to a diverse group of constituents
• Ability to set priorities, perform under pressure, and work well independently and as part of a team
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem solving skills
• Passion for the mission of Paul’s Place

To Apply:-

Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter and salary requirements.

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