Executive Assistant
Your Position Is vital to Y-Knot
JOB PURPOSE-YOUR ROLE
Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director will spearhead development efforts as Y-KNOT continues to grow. A new position in the organization, the Director of Development will have the opportunity to build the development function.
Duties and responsibilities:
Develop and execute Y-KNOT’s annual fundraising plan
Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
Creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
Overseeing organization of special events
Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundations and corporate fundraising
Oversee research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position Y-KNOT ahead of major funding changes or trends
Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and the senior management team
Qualifications:
Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
Strong organizational skills
Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside Y-KNOT
High energy and passion for Y-KNOT’s mission is essential
Ability to construct, articulate, and implement an annual strategic development plan
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Customer focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time