Position Overview: Binaytara Foundation is seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of Development. This role will play a pivotal part in driving the foundation’s fundraising efforts by cultivating and stewarding relationships with potential donors, managing a dynamic portfolio of 100+ prospects, and implementing effective moves management strategies. The role calls for a true development generalist who can run with multiple opportunities while leading the charge on major gift development within the assigned portfolio.
_________________________________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect Management: Manage a portfolio of 100+ prospects, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, to identify their affinity and capacity for giving to the foundation.
- Moves Management: Develop and implement a strategic moves management process to move prospects through the donor pipeline, from cultivation to solicitation and stewardship.
- Relationship Building: Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects through personalized communication, meetings, events, and other engagement opportunities.
- Conference Fundraising: Leverage foundation-hosted conferences and events as opportunities to cultivate relationships, acquire new donors, and enhance existing donor engagement. The Director of Development will be expected to travel between 10-15% to represent BTF at identified conferences and events.
- Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the foundation’s mission and goals.
- Donor Stewardship: Ensure timely and meaningful stewardship of donors, including acknowledgment of contributions, regular updates on the impact of their support, and recognition opportunities.
- Reporting and Metrics: Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, track fundraising progress, and prepare regular reports for the executive team and board of directors.
- Mission Alignment: Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and work of Binaytara Foundation, embodying the organization’s values in all interactions.
_________________________________________________________________
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or related field.
- Proven track record of success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Experience managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to think creatively and seize opportunities.
- High level of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
- Passion for the work and mission of Binaytara Foundation, with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on global healthcare.
- Experience in using CRM databases with a strong preference for experience with Salesforce.
- Experience working in local or global healthcare and/or with doctors or grateful patient programs a plus.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills a plus.
For more detailed information on this role, please review the: