Position Opening: Director of Development

FLSA: Exempt

Become part of a vibrant team committed to the empowerment of those affected by domestic violence and advocating for social change through support, education, and outreach. Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) is the leading provider of domestic violence intervention and prevention services in Dane County. Founded in 1977, DAIS continues to evolve following its successful capital campaign that resulted in substantive growth for the organization and an enhanced professionalism in how it advances its work. Staff and volunteers are bounded by values of mutual respect, openness, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

The incoming Director of Development (DOD) has an opportunity to influence the trajectory of the organization and become part of a long-term legacy for social justice, empowerment, and advocacy. DAIS is seeking a full-time Director of Development to join our team. The successful candidate embraces the culture of philanthropy and knows how to intertwine communications, development, events, and volunteer engagement to move a mission forward. S/he will embrace planning, relish the opportunity to manage and further develop a strong team, and believe in the power of relationships. Start date can be flexible. Compensation will be based on experience.

Responsibilities include leading fundraising and messaging efforts to advance the mission, strategy, and programs of DAIS as well as extending awareness the organization’s impact throughout the community; setting multiyear strategies related to major donors and trustees; and developing and overseeing strategies for operational plans to diversify and strengthen DAIS funding sources and engage the broader Dane County community. The DOD has direct line responsibility for communications and for stakeholder cultivation, engagement, and stewardship as well as annual appeals, special events, bequests, and grants. As a member of the staff Executive Team, this position also contributes to the development, implementation, and enforcement of organizational strategies, policies, and practices.

Benefits include access to purchase full medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and generous leave time.

A successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, and will have a minimum of seven years of experience leading successful fundraising and development campaigns in a non-profit setting, five years of experience developing and managing professional communications involving social media and public relations, a minimum of five years in a management role and a minimum of three years of experience with staff supervision and volunteer management. Bilingual competency is a plus.

DAIS is seeking individuals with the following skills and competencies for this role:

• Leadership: Promotes organization mission and goals, and shows the way to achieve them.

• Influencing Others: Gets others excited about and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.

• Organizational and Political Savvy: Uses knowledge of the organization and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals.

• Planning, Organizing, and Delegating: Coordinates ideas, resources and staff to achieve goals and results.

• Strategic Vision: Sees the big, long-range picture.

• Organizational Alignment: Aligns the direction, services, and performance of a program or operation to the rest of the organization.

• Staff Management: Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

• Analysis and Reasoning: Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.

• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media in a manner that engages the listener or recipient, helps others understand and retain the message, invites responses and feedback and demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.

To apply: Interested individual applicants only please, DAIS prefers not to be contacted by third party staffing agencies. A complete application, resume and cover letter addressed to Dawn Sharer, Human Resources Manager, are required to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications, or applications submitted without a cover letter and resume will NOT be considered.

Completed applications may be submitted via email as an attachment to: daisemployment@abuseintervention.org, or by U.S. Mail to DAIS, Attn: Human Resources, 2102 Fordem Ave., Madison, WI 53704.

Application and full job description may be obtained at http://abuseintervention.org/how-to-application/

Applications will be accepted until this position has been filled.

DAIS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.