Order#: NY1497606
Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY The Development and Board Relations Manager is a multi-faceted role that reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors, Campaign Manager, and Comprehensive Campaign Committee in carrying out a broad-based fundraising plan targeting individuals, governmental bodies, corporations, and foundations to support the Campaign. The Development Manager works on the campaign plan and advances with a high level of visibility and momentum that produces a sense of excitement, optimism, and condence in achieving the campaign goal.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN Baden Street Settlement seeks to raise $15M for the Baden Believes comprehensive campaign. Philanthropic initiatives include facilities, programs, annual fund, and endowment. The objective of the campaign is to raise awareness of how $15 million dollars will transform Baden Street Settlements mission and delivery of programs in northeast Rochester. The landscape of settlement houses is everchanging, Baden Street Settlement must remain adaptable and responsive to the evolving needs of the neighborhoods it serves, while advocating for resources that supports its mission of lifting barriers and improving the quality of life of adults, children, and families in their service area.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES Reports to the Executive Director, Board of Directors & indirectly to the Campaign Manager Leads the Development function, working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Campaign Manager and collaboratively with the program staff volunteers and grant consultants. Maintains regular communication with staff, board, committees, consultants, and volunteers associated with the comprehensive campaign

CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT Serves as the Primary Point of Contact for the Campaign and Campaign Manager Implements, and reports on all Campaign functions Manages Campaign prospect lists, including input into database Assists with training, and managing any Campaign Cabinet and Board of Directors Schedules and supports Campaign and donor meetings Plans and implements all Campaign related events in coordination with the Board of Directors and Campaign manager Maintains and markets an updated list of naming opportunities Helps implements the strategy and planning of the Campaign

CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE WORK Schedules Campaign committee meetings and makes sure all necessary material is organized and available at the meeting Attends each campaign meeting, keeps accurate notes from the meeting, coordinates meeting follows up and provides notes for Campaign leadership

DONOR CULTIVATION, MEETING, AND SOLICITATION WORK Executes cultivation and solicitation plans. Works independently and collaboratively with the Executive Director, members of the Campaign Committee, and Board to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects Schedules meetings with prospective donors. Maintains momentum for donor meetings by encouraging proactive outreach by Campaign committee, Board, and organizational leaders Prepares materials needed for major donor meetings. Customizes materials, keeps them updated and organized, and prepares packages of materials for Campaign donor meetings Follows up from major donor meetings to ensure actions are recorded and implemented Supports the Executive Director, Board, Campaign Manager, and any Consultants in planning and implementing any public or private funding strategy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL ABILITY Bachelors degree Strong analytical ability Excellent oral, written, presentation, and people skills Ability and desire to work with the donor database Ability to set goals strategically and oversee execution Ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising Flexibility with work duties assigned and openness to changing organizational prioritie