Description

The mission of KNOX is to connect and empower our communities to grow a greener, healthier Hartford.

The Director of Fundraising leads efforts to raise over $1.35 million in traditional philanthropy to support the organization’s work to create a greener, healthier Hartford. The position serves as a key member of the organization’s management team reporting to the Executive Director and working effectively across departments and in the community. As a member of the management team, the Director of Fundraising is expected to model KNOX’s organizational values of teamwork and respect. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for plants, the environment, and enhancing the lives of others to the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organizational Leadership:

• Lead development and implementation of annual development plan and budget to raise over $1.35 million through combination of grants, sponsorships, membership program, fundraising events, and individual giving.
• Provide input and support communications strategies to improve visibility of the organization.
• Actively participate in management team meetings and discussions to improve organizational culture and results.
• Serve as staff lead to the Fundraising Committee of the Board of Directors, including attending Board meetings.
• Represent KNOX at events.

Fundraising:

• Build and manage relationships with donors and funders.
• Lead efforts to grow individual giving program, including annual appeal(s) and donor engagement.
• Direct efforts to implement major and planned giving strategies and steward organization’s top donors.
• Identify and recruit new corporate sponsors, individual donors, and grants to support and expand the organization’s programs and operations.
• Oversee tracking systems to collect program outcomes and participant stories to effectively steward donations.
• Maintain systems to track and cultivate KNOX donors and supporters.

Events & Administration:

• Partner with volunteers and staff to plan fundraising and membership events throughout the year to grow revenue and increase exposure of KNOX and its mission within the community.
• Oversee acknowledgement and recognition process for corporate, individual, and public funding organizations.
• Lead implementation of DonorPerfect database to track and analyze donor engagement.
• Collaborate with Executive Director to oversee grant consultant.
• Assist in implementation of organizational events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to KNOX’s mission and to fostering a culture of teamwork and respect.
• 3 to 5 years fundraising and/or marketing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A passionate fundraiser with experience cultivating positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating on highly performing teams.
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Computer software experience, including but not limited to fundraising software, Constant Contact, and Microsoft Office.

To apply submit cover letter and resume to patrickd@knoxhartford.org.

KNOX, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE.) Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status