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The Director of Strategic Development will head the entire Development and Institutional Advancement (DIA) program at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. Utilizing dynamic and innovative thinking in a philanthropic environment that is ripe for extraordinary growth, this individual will design, create, and execute a new and effective strategic orientation that focuses on transformational giving to New England Kurn Hattin Homes as well as providing inspirational oversight for the overall DIA program.

Primary Position Description:

• Self-motivated and talented fundraising professional with a solid track record of building deep donor relationships using a hands-on approach to cultivate and steward donors so they are inspired to give generously and consistently
• Provide visionary strategic leadership in all aspects of fundraising campaign development and execution
• Supervise creation, implementation, and updating of comprehensive DIA plan designed to meet annual and long-term goals of Kurn Hattin Homes
• Oversee the coordination of a new, multi-year capital campaign
• Demonstrate success at executing acquisitions of major gifts of $20,000 and up
• Carry a personal portfolio of 50 to 75 major donors and prospects
• Conduct 75 or more donor visits every year to major gift donors and potential donors
• Possess and utilize deep experience with community relations and fundraising techniques
• Oversee research and data mining to segment the donor pool, identify untapped potential, and create profiles for Major Gift donors/prospects for personal engagement and outreach
• Develop and oversee implementation of Moves Management for all donors, particularly Major Gift donors
• Practice strong collaboration with members of the DIA Office especially in regard to cultivating Major Gift donors/prospects
• Coordinate the assignment of Major Gift donors/prospects to ED/AED, senior DIA staff, and Trustees as appropriate
• Travel extensively to meet with Major Gift donors/prospects
• Utilize excellent communication, decision making, and leadership skills
• Provide regular reports to Executive Director and Trustees on fundraising progress

Skills:

• Strategic conceptualist with broad developmental understandings for fundraising
• Fundraising leader who can embrace mission, engage meaningfully in organizational culture, and facilitate continued growth for the future
• Passionate energy, vision, and resourcefulness to further KHH institutional advancement

  Qualifications:

  • 8 years of major gifts fundraising experience in a non-profit, including prospect solicitation and management
  • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree

  Preferred: Master’s Degree & CFRE

About New England Kurn Hattin Homes

Since 1894 Kurn Hattin Homes for Children has helped thousands of at-risk children and their families by offering a safe home and quality education in a nurturing environment. Its mission: Kurn Hattin transforms the lives of children and their families forever.

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