Job Details

Company Description

Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized non-profit in Phoenix, Arizona. Celebrating our 70th Anniversary, FBC serves over 2,000 blind and visually impaired students of ALL ages, from birth to currently 102 years old on three Valley campuses. Our preschool for blind children and braille library are the largest in the country. A well-established and growing non-profit, FBC leads the blind community both locally and nationally with new and innovative teaching methods, technology and outcomes. Our workplace culture consistently ranks in the top 10% of non-profits in the country with 95% of our team recommending FBC as a great place to work. The vision of the Foundation for Blind Children is a world where vision loss is a diagnosis, not a disability.

Role Description

This position is full time, based at our Central Campus in Phoenix. We offer a full benefits package including health insurance, employer funded HSA, retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off starting at three weeks the first year of employment, paid holidays, fun employee events, a 35 hour work week, and more! Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the community.

The role of the Director of Development is to manage multiple areas including donor acquisition and stewardship, marketing, print collateral and media relations. This position works hand in hand with the Vice President of Operations and the CEO and must be able to represent the organization in their absence.

• Plans, implements and manages the development/communications program designed to meet the goals and objectives as defined by the strategic plan.
• Works with Leadership, Board of Trustees and volunteer committees to plan, execute and facilitate fundraising and communications strategies.
• Develops annual revenue goals and plans to diversify and increase organizational budget through a comprehensive development strategy to include foundation and individual donors (major donor, smaller-level donors, online, etc.), as well as other appropriate sources.
• Directs the writing of funding proposals, direct mail letters, special event materials and other fundraising documentation.
• Ensures the branding guidelines are met for all collateral printing and social networking.
• Secures sponsorships for our signature events: Night for Sight and Stride for Sight.
• Oversees the stewardship plan for gift accounting, reporting functions and deepening of relationships with all FBC's donors.
• Works with community partners to identify, cultivate and solicit potential significant donors to help meet funding goals for FBC.
• Deepens partnerships with existing corporate donors.
• Manages the Fundraising & Marketing team.
• Serves as a collaborative member of FBC's Leadership Team.
• Work closely with the Leadership Team to fulfill the mission of the FBC.

Qualifications

• Five years' professional experience managing fundraising and development efforts for a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Previous supervisory and/or leadership experience.
• Ability to engage with new donors and steward existing donors.
• Ability to represent the Foundation for Blind Children in the community.