ACB is seeking a director of development. The development director's responsibilities include: identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual, corporate and foundation contributions; identifying potential sources of grants, and preparing grant applications; developing an annual fund-raising plan; providing assistance to volunteers seeking to design and implement fund-raising events; working with the president and executive director to prepare scripts for telemarketing campaigns, fund-raising letters and other such correspondence; work with the executive director to prepare the annual report; assist accounting staff with the upgrade and maintenance of donor databases and other records related to raising funds; review and update all efforts to recognize and thank donors to ensure that recognition is both appropriate and timely; and much more. He/she will report to the ACB executive director.
Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience, either professional or voluntary, raising funds for a non-profit organization; proven experience in the design and management of development programs; a track record of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with board members, volunteers, staff and donors; excellent verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with a wide range of grant maker databases, and other corporate, foundation, and government fund-raising resources; the ability to give and take direction; and the ability to listen. Familiarity with assistive technology and methods for production of documents in alternate formats is preferred. A bachelor's degree in a related field is mandatory. A minimum of 30 hours of work per week will be required. Salary is dependent upon experience.
Applications must be received in the ACB national office by March 15, 2008. Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: Development Director Search, American Council of the Blind, 1155 15th St. N.W., Suite 1004, Washington, DC 20005, fax to (202) 467-5085, or e-mail to staffing@acb.org.