Associate Director of Development

The Associate Director of Development plays a pivotal role in advancing Wellroot’s mission by building and nurturing relationships with donors who have the ability to make gifts at or above $5,000, including planned gifts. A successful candidate will have a passion for fundraising and connecting people and community resources with Wellroot toward the goal of ensuring every child has a loving, compassionate, and nurturing home. The position reports to the Director of Development and plays a critical role in helping the development team meet annual fundraising goals, while supporting the strategic objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, research, cultivate, and solicit qualified donors and prospects for major and planned gifts.
• Develop a portfolio moves management process for all major donors – including those assigned to the Director of Development, Vice President of External Relations, and President & CEO.
• Responds to inquiries and meet with prospects, including individuals, corporations, and organizations throughout the state.
• Manage a portfolio of 100-125 mid and major donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $5,000+ or planned gifts.
• Personally engage donors through face-to-face meetings, calls, and written communication.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential major donors and develop personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Provide regular reports to the Director of Development on major gift activities and outcomes.
• Manage a strategic planned gift program in collaboration with the Director of Development.
• Cultivate relationships with attorneys, trust officers, accountants, financial planners, and other estate planning professionals regarding gift opportunities for clients.
• Create and manage a retention and acquisition strategy to leverage the Fostering Success Tax Credit with major donors.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to represent Wellroot Family Services to individuals, corporations, faith-based and community groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.