Position:  Development Director

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director, the Development Director will spearhead development efforts as the Collins Center & Child Advocacy Center continues to grow.  The Collins Center models and promotes the prevention of child sexual abuse, and provides excellence in sexual assault response and treatment in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.  A new position in the organization, the Development Director will have the opportunity to build this function and will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies for the agency.  The Collins Center offers a family friendly environment with flexible work hours and a 4- day workweek.  Salary range for this position is $40,000–$65,000.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising plan, leading and managing overall development efforts and implementing 25^th Anniversary Capital Campaign
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations & maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate & foundation sponsors,
• Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
• Oversee organization of special events, including soliciting & engaging sponsors in ongoing support
• Write grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and government funders
• Train and lead other staff to support fundraising and marketing efforts
• Develop and manage Board fundraising capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• BA degree and/or equivalent prior experience.  MA (a plus)
• 5-plus years experience in development with proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Proven management and leadership capabilities
• High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative.
• Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage new donors
• Strong partnership-building and event planning skills
• Demonstrated evidence of continued education and exposure to the newest fundraising concepts
• Professional appearance, dependable, stable personality with ability to maintain confidentiality & work well under pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects at one time
• Ability to motivate and lead co-workers, volunteers, associates and members of the donor community.

Electronically submit resume and cover letter including 3 references by July 1, 2013, to gianna@thecollinscenter.org

No phone calls, please

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  The Collins Center is holding its 17th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Art Exhibit in the hallways of our offices from April 4-30.  Please consider visiting our offices to see this powerful art in person.  We are open Mondays through Thursdays from 9am – 5pm.

Submission Deadline: Monday, April 1st

We invite you to share your creative expressions with the community during the month of April.  In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Collins Center coordinates a collaborative exhibit of art created by those affected by sexual violence.  This year’s art exhibit will be featured at the Collins Center offices from April 4 – 30, 2012.

All mediums are encouraged!

Submit your artwork by filling out an Artist Entry Form (also available in hard copy at our office).  Artwork and signed entry form may be sent or hand delivered to our offices by Monday, April 1st.  Images of early entries (with permission from the artist) may be featured in advertising for the art show.

Please direct questions about submission guidelines to: rhoda@thecollinscenter.org