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 Sandy Monck, currently the  Coordinator of Homeless Services for Baltimore County, will be in a    new position. Beginning June 9, she will become Sr. Vice President of Community Impact for United Way of Central Maryland. She has been a lont time UWCM volunteer, serving as a member of the Baltimore County Partnership Board, Basic Needs Impact Council and the Vision Council.

Director of Development

Organization Overview: Paul's Place exists to improve the quality of life in our Southwest Baltimore community Washington Village/Pigtown. Located in one of the poorest urban neighborhoods in the country (2000 Census), Paul's Place offers 20 services and programs to meet the needs of our low-income and homeless community members and to help them increase their self-sufficiency. Paul's Place has an annual budget of $1.3 million.

Position Overview: The Director of Development is responsible for securing sufficient operating and programmatic funds to meet the goals and objectives of the organization through a diversified funding base. The Director of Development sets short-term and long-term fundraising strategies and revenue goals, provides support for the Board and Development Committee, supervises the development team, and ensures the fundraising efforts of Paul's Place are meeting the highest standards of ethics and accountability. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the development department; lead short-term and long-term planning initiatives
• Individual Giving: Develop and evaluate strategies for major and planned giving donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with the Executive Director, Development Committee, and Board; write and produce direct mail solicitations
• Organizational Giving: Supervise Grants Manager; oversee foundation and corporate proposal and report submission; research new funding opportunities, including government grants

Fundraising Events:

• Plan and implement 2 fundraising events annually
• Marketing/Public Relations: Write, edit, and produce three newsletters and the annual report; maintain website
• Gift Processing: Supervise Development Associate; oversee gift processing procedures and Raiser's Edge database maintenance

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3- 5 years experience as Director of Development or in an equivalent position
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree may substitute for some experience
• Broad knowledge of development, marketing and public relations; major gift fundraising experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Raiser's Edge or other fundraising database
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate Paul's Place's mission and giving opportunities to a diverse group of constituents
• Ability to set priorities, perform under pressure, and work well independently and as part of a team
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated initiative; ability to work well independently and as part of a team Passion for serving low-income community members

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to:

Bill McLennan
Executive Director
Paul's Place
1118 Ward Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Fax: 410-625-0784
E-mail: [email protected]