RCC is Hiring!
We are looking for a new Director of Development to be in charge of Donor Relations and to help us oversee and meet our fundraising goals
General Statement
of Duties
The Director of Development is a senior leadership role responsible for designing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies to sustain and grow the organization. They oversee major gifts, annual campaigns, grant writing, corporate partnerships, and special events. This role requires strong relationship-building and team management to secure long-term financial support
Attach your resume here:
Full job description below
Essential Duties
Primary Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities (TDR):
Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans to meet established revenue goals.
Donor Cultivation: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
Team Leadership: Hire, train, and mentor development staff, overseeing daily operations and professional growth.
Grant Management: Oversee the research, proposal writing, and compliance reporting for institutional and government grants.
Special Events: Plan and execute fundraising events, galas, and campaigns to boost community engagement and revenue.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the executive team, marketing department, and the Board of Directors to align fundraising with the organization's broader mission.
Operations & Reporting: Ensure CRM/database integrity, track key performance metrics, and provide regular financial forecasts to the Board of Directors or Executive Director.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Typically Required:
Ability to develop policies and procedures; manage projects and contracts; create cost projections; maintain accurate records; analyze data and prepare clear reports; manage budgets and expenditures; proficient use of personal computers, data systems, office software, and department-specific applications.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with officials, staff, volunteers, contractors, vendors, professional organizations, and the public; excellent verbal, written, training, and presentation skills; strong customer service, tact, and courtesy.
Strong judgment, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities; able to make sound decisions under routine and emergency conditions; capable of managing multiple tasks and weighing competing priorities; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Supervisory; able to train, direct, coordinate, and motivate volunteers, temporary staff, interns, and others engaged in volunteer work; able to lead special projects and cross-functional activities.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field. (Advanced degrees or a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential are often preferred); OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Experience in working with school-aged youth is a plus, but not required.
Background Check Disclosure
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)
EEO Statement
The Richmond Cycling Corps seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).