Director of Development
Order of St John
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Posted:
January 31, 2019
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Salary:
Compensation will be commensur
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

The Order of St John (“the Order”) is an international body that provides community-based first aid, healthcare and support services worldwide.  This charitable work is carried out by the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital and other St John organizations.  Recognized as an NGO by the United Nations, the Order has a long history. 

The Priory in the USA (“the Priory”) is one of the Order of St John’s eleven priories around the world, with the primary mission of supporting the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital.  The Priory is seeking an experienced and energetic Director of Development in its Washington, DC, office. 

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the Priory’s fundraising, including the major gifts program, corporate and foundation grants and planned giving campaigns.  The Director works closely with the Executive Director and the Priory’s leadership in all development and fundraising endeavors.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Must embrace the mission of the Priory in the USA
  • Strong writing, interpersonal and verbal skills are a must
  • Proven success in grant writing focused on corporate and foundation funding
  • Ability and desire to build external relationships
  • A goal-driven self-starter to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
  • Exhibit strong organizational skills and “follow through” on tasks and goals
  • A Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or nonprofit leadership with fundraising experience
  • Five (5) years minimum experience in non-profit fundraising

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Work with the Priory Development Committee to design and execute a comprehensive and results-oriented development strategy
  • Engage the Priory’s leadership to identify potential funding opportunities
  • Grow the major gift program, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors
  • Develop compelling foundation and corporate grant proposals; ensure timely reporting and follow-up
  • Foster the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequests
  • Meet with prospective donors and supporters on a continuous basis to establish effective communications with them
  • Staff the Development Committee meetings
  • Oversee creation of publications and other materials to support fundraising activities
  • Manage fundraising database and tracking system
  • Demonstrate professional conduct at all times

 

 

 

 

 

About Order of St John
The Order of St John (“the Order”) is an international body that provides community-based first aid, healthcare and support services worldwide. This charitable work is carried out by the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital and other St John organizations. Recognized as an NGO by the United Nations, the Order has a long history. The Priory in the USA (“the Priory”) is one of the Order of St John’s eleven priories around the world, with the primary mission of supporting the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital.
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