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Senior Ride Nashville

Director of Development

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Job Summary

Development Director: This position of considerable responsibility and authority reports directly to the CEO and will drive exponential growth through successful partnerships with key stakeholders executed at a strategic and tactical level. The Director strategizes, leads, and executes all aspects of sustainable SRN Development.

Mission: Senior Ride Nashville enriches the lives of older adults in metro Nashville by providing affordable and assisted transportation.

Summary and Responsibilities: The Director of Development is determined, collaborative, creative, and systematic in their commitment to lead all development to support all present programs and program expansion.

Job Responsibilities

  • Successfully engage potential and present donors and community and corporate leaders, to directly solicit funds
  • Find and build new key partnerships with stakeholders to raise awareness and increase funding streams
  • Create and execute effective fundraising and community events
  • Strategize, shape, and finalize a 3-year Strategic Development plan to support 3-year program expansion plan
  • Lead and execute all initiatives and activities to support the Strategic Development Plan, inclusive of Donor Engagement plans, Direct Mail appeals, Online Giving Campaigns, and Sponsorship recruitment
  • Participate in the Finance, Development, and Audit committee of the Board, contributing to annual budget preparation 
  • Work closely with the Communication Manager for social media, publicity, and marketing to promote all Development activities
  • Manage all aspects of the SRN grant portfolio, including prospect research and writing grant proposals and reports
  • Contribute to organizational leadership by meeting weekly as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Oversee any development and marketing-related contract positions, including event, grant, and marketing contract roles as needed
  • Manage and maintain the CRM database
  • Publish annual report for donors and Board

Qualifications

Preferred Background:

  • A college degree from an accredited institution
  • A minimum of 5 years of nonprofit development experience, with an emphasis on new donor/partnership development with a high level of knowledge of other functions: fundraising, donor engagement, events, grants, marketing, and communications
  • Proficient in at least one CRM

Skills and Preferences:

  • Strong relational abilities and high EQ
  • Successful track record in meeting fundraising goals
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving skills
  • Computer database and above-average software experience and skills
  • Excellent team player
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills + ability to give public presentations
  • Proven ability to stay organized 
  • Experience evaluating the effectiveness of development operations 
  • Passion for service and compassion for seniors

Job type and work hours:

  • Full-time
  • Monday-Friday; 40 hours per week; office hours are 8:30 am-5:00 pm.  Occasional weekend and evening hours are required.
  • This position reports to the CEO
  • The Director of Development must pass criminal and driver background screenings

Additional Information

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Starting annual salary is $68,000-$78,000, commensurate with experience.  SRN offers a benefits package for full-time employees including: 

  • 75% employer-paid health insurance (for employees)
  • Employer-paid term-life AD&D insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • 8 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and December 24-January 1
  • Annual Bonus and Merit Increase Programs
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) program
  • Extended Illness Bank (EIB) program
  • Hybrid work schedule

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Info@SeniorRideNashville.org with the subject line “Development Director Application – [Your Name].” 

Senior Ride Nashville is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our team. As an equal-opportunity employer, Senior Ride Nashville values the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings to the workplace. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits.

Details

  • Date Posted: January 3, 2023
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Executive Leadership
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Salary Range: $68,000-$78,000
  • Working Hours: Monday-Friday; 40 hours per week; office hours are 8:30am-5:00pm. Occasional weekend and evening hours are required.