Friends In Deed MI

The Director of Development and Communications (DDC) will lead the fundraising efforts for the agency. Alongside the Executive Director, the DDC will develop the agency’s annual fundraising plan. The DDC will be responsible for all areas of fundraising, including grants, events, calendar, and donor relationships. They will also plan and coordinate the communications calendar and outreach efforts. The DDC will work with the Director of Service Programs, the Circles Program Director, the Director of Operations, and the Executive Director as the agency Leadership Team and members of the Strategic Planning Team

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out Annual Fundraising Plan
• Manage agency grant efforts
• Develop and manage Annual Communications Plan
• Administer donor cultivation and retention programs
• Support fundraising events
• Participate on the Friends In Deed Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Good leader and a good team member
• Talented storyteller and writer
• Dynamic idea person; creative thinker
• Multi-tasking proficiency. There are many diverse areas to coordinate in the position.
• Deeply knowledgeable about grant systems
• Ability to connect people and mission
• Commitment to Racial Equity, inclusion and diversity
• Experienced in MS Office and Google G-suite applications
• Confident learner with CRM or other database experience

Friends In Deed MI