Development Specialist (LADD, Inc)

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (LADD, Inc.) Job Description The below job description is not meant to encompass every task, skill or situation that may be encountered in this role.

It is meant to give an overview of the necessary functions, skills and experiences needed to successfully perform the job.

Each employee is expected to use LADD’s mission and The LADD Way to guide their performance.

This job description may be modified as organizational needs dictate and changes will be discussed and documented.   Department & Purpose Development fosters positive and long-term donor relationships that are critical to philanthropic support to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live, work and connect.

Reports To Director, Development Direct Reports N / A Stakeholders Internal :

• Development Team Organizational Staff   Individuals Served by LADD Board & Committee Members as needed External : Donors & Prospects Volunteers Loved ones of individuals served by LADD Employee Classification Full-time, Exempt Summary Under the guidance and supervision of the Director, Development, the Development Specialist assists with strategies for identifying, cultivating, solicitating and stewarding of donors in support of LADD’s mission and programming.
• The Development Specialists will support the creation, implementation, management and assessment of comprehensive plans to support goals.

Essential Functions Moves Management Administration (50%) Works closely with Director, Development to build and maintain robust donor pipelines and to outline and execute best fundraising practices that prioritize donor retention Based on the fundraising model 60 / 20 / 10 / 10, coordinates portfolios for various levels of giving :

Computer competency specifically in tracking and reporting relevant quantitative and qualitative data; proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud Experience with The Raisers’ Edge or other CRM database Willingness and ability to learn other development and agency systems Work Environment & Physical Demands Monday through Friday, 8 :