World Chess Hall of Fame
Development Director
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer of World Chess Hall of Fame and Manager of Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis
Status: Exempt, Fulltime
POSITION OVERVIEW
This new position is responsible for overseeing all fundraising activities of the World Chess Hall of Fame and the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis ( collectively, the Chess organizations (CO)). The Development Director (DD) directs all fundraising activities including, but not limited to, sponsorships, annual giving, planned giving, special events, major gifts and corporate/foundation grants. The DD works with CO’s development committees and Boards of Directors to reach the fund development goals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop, monitor and manage implementation of all fund development programs including corporate and foundation gifts, major donor campaigns, annual appeal campaigns, individual giving and other.
2. Provide staff support for the respective Boards’ development committees and other fundraising efforts.
3. Develop, analyze and monitor development reports and data collection.
4. Supervise development staff. Provide training, instruction and direction to interns, volunteers, and Board members regarding support necessary for development efforts.
5. Create and monitor development strategic plan as well as yearly development action plans and budget. Prepare quarterly progress reports.
6. Research sources of funding and write grant proposals requesting financial support. Administer and provide all reports to funding sources for grants received.
7. Pursue in-kind donations whenever appropriate.
8. Attend staff meetings, board meetings, and other functions required.
9. Availability for attendance at a number of community events will be a requirement for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Strong knowledge of development/fund raising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques.
2. Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent (required). MA (a plus)
3. At least 5 years of experience in fund development.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and control budgets.
5. Demonstrated supervisory skills.
6. A successful track record of identifying, cultivating and soliciting from a variety of sources.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective relationships with volunteers, staff, major gift donors and prospects. Experience working with senior level executives in a corporate environment.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience developing successful donor communications and marketing materials.
9. Ability to work and motivate volunteers, Board members and others in all aspects of development activities.
10. Experience with Salesforce preferred and Blackbaud software preferred.
11. Proven track record of achieving revenue targets
12. Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement a strategic plan for fundraising and achieving a large sustained base of annual giving
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS
The Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is located in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis. The Club was founded in 2007 and opened in 2008. The World Chess Hall of Fame is located directly across the street from the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis and will open to the public on September 9, 2011.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary expectations to Laura Reeves at [log in to unmask]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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