Director Of Fundraising Jobs

Department: Executive Leadership

Reports to: Quinn Vittum, Executive Director

Supervises: Communications and Marketing Manager, contracted grant writer, occasional Interns

Collaborates with: Director of Administration, Board of Directors, Program Managers, and others.

Job Purpose: Director of Fundraising leads fundraising efforts and communication and marketing strategies in order to build more community awareness, strengthen financial capacity, and increase program revenue and impact.

Schedule and location: Full-time/salaried position, 40 hours per week, optional hybrid, office location is Re-use Hawaiʻi, 200 Keawe street in Honolulu.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee the organization’s special fundraising event(s)
• Complete all related tasks and duties as needed to achieve the goals of Re-use Hawaiʻi
• Manage CRM system (NEON)
• Secure $850K of financial support from individuals, foundations, government, and corporations per year
• Participate in team meetings and training
• Attend events and occasionally present on Re-use Hawaiʻi programs
• Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation, government, and corporate fundraising
• Collaborate with a contracted grant writer
• Develop and execute Re-use Hawaiʻi’s annual fundraising plan
• Create and execute a strategy for a sustained base of annual individual donors
• Participate in the development of new programs
• Oversee and collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Manager
• Collaborate with the ED to create connections to local businesses and community groups in order to expand impact

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Use the values and principles of the organization as guidance in all problem-solving and decision-making.
• Energy and passion for environmental sustainability and the circular economy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• 5-plus years of professional experience and demonstrated success
• Flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and fundraising, and administration initiatives.
• Create and have fun in the workplace.
• Since this position requires extensive training and requires a lot of time to establish proficiency and community connections, a minimum two-year commitment is requested.
• Genuinely demonstrate passion and excitement to improve things for everyone in the organization.
• Ability to construct, articulate, and implement a strategic development plan through a fundraising and communication lens.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the Board of Directors and staff.
• Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized.
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of positive relationships and team building.
• Demonstrate strong skills in organization and time management, positive communication, motivational leadership, problem-solving, timely and informed decisions, record keeping, and strong people skills.
• A professional and resourceful style; the ability to take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
• Lead with an understanding of the dynamics of a social enterprise/public benefit non-profit model.
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels within and outside the organization.
• When faced with challenges, find opportunities.
• Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.

Position highlights:

• Forge a new industry, help our community be more sustainable and cultivate the circular economy in Hawai’i
• Opportunity to be innovative and creative
• Work with a fun, dynamic, committed team
• Work in a well-equipped, comfortable office

Compensation, benefits, and resources:

• Retirement plan (Vanguard 403B)
• Annual Salary of $52,500 (paychecks weekly)
• Material credit & 20% Employee Discount at Redistribution Centers
• Elective dental and vision insurance is available (HDS Premium Plus; HMAA High Option Vision)
• Incentive-based bonus - up to 10% of annual salary based on performance expectations
• Health & prescription drug insurance (HMAA Option Plus Two) after four weeks of continuous employment
• Paid vacation and sick time (accrued)