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Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, and corporate sponsorships.
• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. Identify new prospects and create personalized stewardship plans to enhance donor engagement and retention.
• Grant Management: Oversee grant writing and reporting processes, researching potential grants and ensuring timely submissions. Work closely with foundations and government agencies to secure funding for bergenPAC’s programs and initiatives.
• Events Management: Plan and oversee donor cultivation events, including the annual gala, donor appreciation events, and other fundraising activities. Collaborate with the Special Events Coordinator to ensure all events align with fundraising goals and provide memorable donor experiences. Integrate best practices, external perspective and innovative approaches to ensure programs are impactful and relevant.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Manage a team of development professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals. Work closely with marketing, programming, education and finance teams to ensure alignment on organizational goals.
• Board Engagement: Serve as one point of contact for the Board of Trustees on development matters. Support board members in their fundraising efforts and facilitate regular communication to keep them informed of fundraising progress.