Fund Development Director Resume
As a fund development director, you are required to raise funds for the projects that the organization undertakes. In this pursuit, you are required to communicate with a large number of people and agencies and persuade them to fund the projects. Apart from the agencies that fund the organization on a regular basis, you also have to approach new agencies that may support current and future projects.
Based on the job description, you can easily identify what an employer will expect from you if you aspire to apply for this position. It would not be an understatement to say that this position is for those who have the ability to lead the fundraising operations and influence potential donors for funds. This quality of yours should appear prominently in the resume along with the details of your overall experience in this profession and the job responsibilities you executed in the current and/or previous job.
Fund Development Director Resume Sample
Harold N. Thompson
1360 Junkins Avenue
Valdosta, GA 31601
Phone: 229-497-4422
Email: hnthompson@freemail.com
Career Objective:
To obtain a fund development director position at “Prime Corporation,” and help the organization in planning, coordinating, and running fundraising campaigns.
Summary of Skills:
- Experienced in planning and executing business development programs
- Ability to meet and exceed fundraising goals
- Extremely detail-oriented with ability to work under pressure
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills and ability to lead a team
- Matured, patient, and professional in keeping sensitive information intact
Work Experience:
Fund Development Director
Open Space Foundation, Valdosta, GA
October 2014 - Present
- Planning annual fundraising goals and directing team towards achieving them
- Coordinating with corporate partners, and potential donors and building relationships
- Identifying, qualifying, and prioritizing new potential funders
- Planning and implementing regular fundraising events
- Creating and working according to annual regional fundraising calendar
- Coordinating between home office and regional offices
Fund Development Director
Spencer Foundation, Valdosta, GA
February 2013 - September 2014
- Developed sponsor packages to raise funds and managed volunteers and host committees
- Assisted with proposal drafting and timely submission
- Drafted and edited newsletter, mail appeal, and annual appeals
- Managed content updates on website and supported grant request and reporting
- Coordinated outreach programs to prospective donors
- Prepared fund collection and expense reports and presented them in the board meetings
Education:
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Master's Degree in Social Work
ABC University, Valdosta, GA
2012
Reference:
On request.
