Job Title: Development Director

Employment Type: Full-time, salaried

Reports To: President/CEO

Salary Range: $65,000 – 85,000 per year, depending on experience

Position Summary

The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) is searching for a Development Director to spearhead and enhance our resource development initiatives. This pivotal role aligns with our growth vision to expand ECCF’s net assets, enabling us to support a larger network of changemakers and magnify our community impact. The Development Director will collaborate with a dedicated and energetic team of staff, volunteers, and board members, all driven by a shared commitment to creating lasting positive change.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership: Develop and execute a robust fundraising strategy, with the objective of increasing assets through fund creation, fund growth, and strategic partnership.
Team Collaboration: Partner with the CEO, staff, board and development committee to cultivate individual donor relationships and solicit contributions.
Annual Fund Development: Oversee and enhance the year-end giving campaign, including refining major gift strategies.
Communications: Collaborate with marketing/communications team to streamline and optimize messaging. Develop and maintain accurate reporting and forecasting to effectively communicate ECCF’s mission.
Pipeline Development: Construct and manage a prospect pipeline using wealth screening data and a strategic roadmap.
External Relations: Build and nurture relationships within target communities to stimulate donor pipeline.
Performance Tracking: Set clear performance goals and provide ongoing reports and forecasts.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s preferred, Associates required.

Professional

Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in hands-on fundraising, including successful individual gift solicitation and relationship management.
Expertise in developing major gifts, grants, and planned giving programs.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to inspire support from individual donors and corporate entities.
Analytical ability to manage donor databases and utilize donor data effectively.
Experience in or a strong capacity to learn about community foundation models and investment strategies.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $65,000 – 85,000 based on experience.
Benefits:
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Personal Time Off

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Wesley Escondo, President & CEO (wesley.escondo@eccfwi.org).

Eau Claire Community Foundation

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