Description

The Development person is a new, full-time leadership position responsible for building and managing SEB’s fundraising and external engagement efforts during a period of organizational growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development person will lead grants, individual giving, donor engagement, events, and external partnerships, while helping to establish the necessary systems, strategies, and culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Resource Development

Design and implement a comprehensive development strategy that includes the annual fund, individual giving, foundation and government grants, corporate support, events, and emerging fundraising opportunities.
Develop, implement, and manage an annual fund strategy and campaign, including goal setting, segmentation, solicitation plans, timelines, and evaluation of results.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors.
Research and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with SEB’s mission and programs.
Oversee grant development, including prospect research, proposal writing, reporting, and compliance.
Work with the team to plan and manage fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring appropriate return on investment.
In collaboration with the Executive Director, support long-term revenue planning, including readiness for future capital or capacity-building campaigns.

Donor Engagement & Relationship Management

Build and sustain meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
Develop and oversee donor stewardship and recognition practices.
Maintain accurate donor records and reports, ensuring data integrity and effective use of the organization’s donor database.
Support Board members in understanding and fulfilling their role in fundraising and donor engagement.

Financial Support & Reporting (Development-Focused)

Collaborate with the Executive Director on development-related budgeting, revenue forecasting, and progress tracking.
Monitor fundraising performance against goals and prepare regular reports for leadership and the Board.
Ensure fundraising activities are carried out in a fiscally responsible and ethical manner.

Community Engagement, Marketing & Visibility

Represent SEB externally by being active and visible within the Louisville community and surrounding region.
Lead and develop social media campaigns that help promote the organization and its events for fundraising and online engagement activity, using instagram, facebook, and paypal.
Support community engagement efforts that increase awareness, partnerships, and financial support for SEB.
Collaborate with staff and consultants on marketing and communications efforts related to fundraising, campaigns, and organizational storytelling.

Systems, Infrastructure & Organizational Growth

Develop and document policies, procedures, and systems for the development function.
Establish scalable fundraising processes that can grow with the organization.
Supervise and collaborate with volunteers, interns, or future development staff as capacity expands.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.