Job Description

The DIA Director will be the head of the entire DIA program at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. This position entails primary responsibility for designing, creating, and executing new and innovative strategies that focus on major and transformational gifts to New England Kurn Hattin Homes as well as basic oversight of 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 leadership in day-to-day and special fundraising campaign development and execution

·      Manage and oversee full DIA Department and employees

·      Supervise creation, implementation, and updating of comprehensive DIA plan designed to meet annual and long-term goals of Kurn Hattin Homes

·      Demonstrate success at executing acquisitions of major gifts of $20,000 and up

·      Carry a personal portfolio of 50 to 80 major donors and prospects

·      Conduct 80 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 Board on fundraising progress

Skills:

·      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 Mission

·      Strategic thinker who is able to see the big picture while keeping an eye on day-to-day goals

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