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Director Of Development and External Relations


Primary Responsibilities

Partnering closely with the Executive Director, the Director of Development and External Relations will:

• Develop and grow a fundraising program from the ground up, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal gifts donors, annual donors, and corporations and foundations.

• Help raise the profile of FASI and FASI scientists through the identification and advancement of opportunities around speaking engagements, communications, and events.

• Support and partner with the FASI Board of Directors to maximize their participation in advancing FASI’s mission.

• Establish close working relationships with a wide variety of partners in order to successfully cultivate, solicit and steward major and principal gift donors, including the Scientific Director, Scientific Advisor and collaborating scientists.

• Develop the external communication function and strategies. 

• Maintain advanced knowledge and understanding of development approaches and best practices in fundraising to effectively engage with donors and their funding representatives on charitable gifts.

• Serve as an effective spokesperson for the FASI’s mission and scientific activities through verbal and written communication. 

• Complete additional duties as required.


Qualifications

·      Proven track record of working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders.

·      Demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and closing 6/7-figure gifts.

·      Experience in fundraising from individual donors, companies and government agencies.

·      Adept at translating and relaying scientific content at a layperson level.

·      Equally skilled at being entrepreneurial, independent and deeply collaborative.

·      Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

·      Adept at working in a start-up development environment; demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and changing pace of priorities; comfortable dealing with all levels of institute staff.

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated diplomatic acumen and a professional demeanor and attitude.

·      Strong sales and negotiation skills.

·      Mission oriented.

·      Excellent judgment and discretion.

·      Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other similar donor databases.

·      Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

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