What We Do
· CEL’s mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by maximizing their opportunities for personal success, fun, friendship, employment, and community involvement.
What We Aspire To
· CEL empowers people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to realize their greatest potential, thrive within the community, and achieve their hopes and dreams.
What You’ll Do
· Lead, develop, and motivate a high functioning development team in all facets of our philanthropy program
· Drive CEL’s strategic philanthropy objectives to meet or exceed a $2.7M fundraising goal
· Work closely with board to achieve fundraising goals
· Create annual and long-term development plans and implement measurable objectives
· Monitor and report out on budget and revenue targets to ensure positive outcomes
· Develop new and nurture existing relationships that culminate in success
· Serve as spokesperson for CEL and maintain strong community presence
What You Have
· Bachelor’s Degree, with a minimum 7 years of firsthand, results-driven experience in fundraising
· Experience in planned giving strategy and implementation
· Strong working knowledge of RE/NXT or equivalent CRM database; understanding of Data points and reports to drive and meet targeted goals
· Proven success in soliciting Major Gifts and Managing campaigns
· Ability to build strong relationships within and outside of an organization
· Demonstrated skill in donor prospecting, cultivation, and matching donor needs and interests
· Experience in developing, overseeing, and measuring goals for Development team
· Highly effective and excellent communication skills with strength in written, interpersonal, conversational, and presentation skills
What You’ll Get
· Salary based on experience and demonstrated success: $115,000 - $135,000
· Health, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
· Generous amount of vacation, personal and sick time, plus holiday time off
· The satisfaction of knowing you are part of an amazing team who is committed to ensuring that our vision and mission is accomplished every day
· A warm, welcoming, fun, and inclusive work environment, where work-life balance is valued
· A flexible schedule where you can work both remotely and onsite as needed