Director of Development

Director of Development

ACCA is looking for a Director of Development to complete our leadership team and manage the strategic growth and coordination of our fundraising efforts.

About Us: Founded in 1967, the Athens Community Council on Aging is a private, non-profit organization providing services to older adults and adults with disabilities in 26 counties of Northeast and East Georgia. Through innovative program and service delivery, ACCA provides opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to live and age well.

Our Story: Older adults are the fastest growing segment of our population in Northeast Georgia. Throughout ACCA’s history, we have offered vital services to older adults and adults with disabilities that meet the current and emerging needs of this population. ACCA must respond to the rapidly growing number of individuals in need of services while ensuring that the programs and services we provide remain innovative, relevant and meet the specific needs of older adults in Northeast Georgia.

Job Overview: Reporting to the President/CEO, the Director of Development will be responsible for the design and implementation of ACCA’s fundraising efforts with an emphasis on donor relations and communication. This person will cultivate and manage ACCA’s culture of generosity and gratitude and ensure that all ambassadors (board, CEO and staff) have what they need to be successful in their efforts to increase financial resources.

The Director of Development will develop systems, research prospects and ‘set the table’ for the President/CEO to cultivate prospects, steward donors and close gifts. This person will lead the efforts of the Outreach and Special Events Coordinator, overseeing the planning and execution of ACCA special events. In addition, s/he will work collaboratively with ACCA’s contracted marketing group to develop and implement communication strategies to broaden the impact of ACCA’s programs and oversee organizational messaging. S/he will work as a staff liaison with the Board Development committee to ensure that the board has tools and training and is fully engaged in the efforts to raise needed funds. Our hope is to add an emerging leader to our team who will partner with us to ensure that ACCA remains the premier provider of aging services in Georgia.

Reports To: President/CEO

Supervises: Outreach and Special Events Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Contracted Marketing Group

Essential Responsibilities

Development

• Develop and execute ACCA’s annual fundraising plan to include goals and strategies for major gifts, direct mail, special events, private foundations and corporate sponsorships.
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Manage the implementation of ACCA’s fundraising software and oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing.
• Utilizing donor data, create and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual, individual, foundation and corporate donors.
• Design and implement a plan for increasing major unrestricted and restricted gifts.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with ACCA donors.
• Participate in face-to-face solicitations, moving to closure in a timely fashion.
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors, committees/sub-committees and the President/CEO and staff, oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of fundraising events, donor receptions and events, and other special events.
• Support the Executive Director and or key board members in managing a portfolio of top individual donors.
• Cultivate and Manage ACCA’s culture of generosity and gratitude by creating and executing a full donor stewardship program, designing and implementing strategies that convey gratitude, build affinity and loyalty, and deepen donor engagement through personalized communications, planned interactions, and donor recognition.
• Provide on-going development and stewardship reports to the President/CEO, Program Staff and ACCA Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with the contracted marketing group and CEO to develop and implement communication strategies that will broaden programmatic reach, deepen impact and share success.
• Ensure that ACCA’s developed “core” messages maintain organizational consistency.

Team Development/Leadership

• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the Outreach and Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator(s).
• Promote a culture of high performance teamwork and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
• Raise the bar for excellence and celebrate progress.

Strategy, Vision, Leadership

• Serve as a member of ACCA’s Leadership Team and contribute to the development of ACCA’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Represent the organization externally, as necessary.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the President/CEO informed of all critical issues.

Essential Requirements

• We stay busy but like to have fun! A great sense of humor is a must!
• In love with ACCA and its mission and ready to shout it from the rooftops. • Impeccable written and oral communication skills.
• Ridiculously detail oriented.
• Knows how to build a relationship via phone or email.
• A minimum of two years non-profit experience with preferred experience in a development role.
• Goal oriented.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License required

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance offered
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• 403(b) with agency match after 1 year of service
• Secondary education scholarships available for employees and their immediate dependents

Our Hiring Process & Timeline

• We will receive and review resumes through March 11, 2022.
• We will begin scheduling interviews on March 16th, 2022.
• In-person interviews will begin on March 21st, 2022. If you are chosen for an in-person interview, we will ask for two work samples relevant to this position (ex: a process you created, writing sample or other relevant materials).
• Finalists will be invited to a second-round interview and we will make an offer shortly after.
• We would like to have the selected candidate start no later than middle to late April.

In all of its activities, hiring, and operations, ACCA complies with federal law, does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Agency shall be committed to providing an inclusive environment for all clients, staff, vendors, suppliers, contractors, board members, visitors, and volunteers.

Applicants must complete an agency application form and submit a cover letter and resume. Our online application can be found here: ACCA Employment Application

If you would prefer to complete a hard copy, please contact Nita Norris at nnorris@accaging.org. Hard copy application packets may be dropped off at our office: 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, Georgia 30601.