Director of Development

Welcome to Baby Bundles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering families in
the Charlotte area since 2010. Founded by three Charlotte mothers who had each experienced the loss of their babies, Baby Bundles was founded as a legacy to their beloved children. It has flourished into a
thriving nonprofit organization sharing love and care with women and families across the Charlotte area.

Our mission is to provide a bundle of clothing and essential baby items to families living in financial need
in the Charlotte area, helping to foster a more positive start for their newborn baby. At Baby Bundles we
firmly believe that every child deserves a positive and loving start in life. The families we serve are
hardworking, resourceful and – most of all—loving. They are welcoming new children into the world and
we are honored to walk alongside them on this journey.

In tandem with our community partners, we provide bundles to families who are living at or beneath the
poverty line. Confronted with the enormous challenges that living in poverty brings, our families remain
steadfast in their commitment to providing a positive start for their newborn child. Needless to say, these
families are nothing short of remarkable. They inspire us.

Revenue: $500,000 annual operating budget

Position:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Development Director will lead all funding and donor
development efforts at Baby Bundles to accelerate growth through the deepening of existing and
expansion of new relationships. The Development Director will partner with the Baby Bundles leadership
team to further build out and execute a development strategy for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Baby Bundles fundraising strategies and operations, from creation to execution including
  event sponsorships, appeals, annual fund and giving society, corporate/foundation grants, etc.
• Serve as primary organizational event planner for small/medium/large (500 attendees)
  fundraising events, managing volunteers, vendors and program participants
• Steward recent and current donors and build a pipeline of supporters, driving donor acquisition,
  retention, and revenue growth
• Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Director of Development
  will help to develop and enhance the organization’s strategy and culture
• Use data and industry best practices to design, implement, and improve development activities
  to maximize income and impact, increase efficiency, and optimize the donor experience.
• Provide support to the Executive Director with external communications and key messaging
  (particularly related to community impact)
• Provide support to the Executive Director by managing personal portfolios of key donors and
  partners
• Provide forecasts and reporting of key KPIs and metrics for all fundraising efforts and donor
  development activities
• Represent Baby Bundles at speaking engagements to increase community awareness
• Nurture a positive team and organizational culture by being flexible to assist with all other
  responsibilities as needed or assigned. We are a small (but mighty!) team and each of us is
  committed to supporting one another and our respective responsibilities.
  Qualifications
• 2+ years’ experience in nonprofit development with a solid understanding of fundraising best
  practices and execution
• Proven track record in successful event planning and execution, particularly fundraising events
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development,
  modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Proven record of developing strong and successful donor relations
• Excellent writing ability and interpersonal skills
• Track record of meeting or exceeding annual fund goals (individual, corporate, and foundation)
• Excellent computer skills including CRM/database experience (Word, Excel, Outlook, and
  PowerPoint required). Canva and Bloomerang preferred
• Experience developing solid working relationships with Board members and donors
• Strong financial management skills, including analysis and reporting

Status:

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. We operate standard business hours with evenings and
weekends as needed. Baby Bundles is a hybrid work environment with 2.5 remote workdays a week.
Director of Development reports to the Executive Director. Currently, we do not offer
medical/dental/vision benefits. We do offer a SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match. It is part of our
strategic plan to identify ways to further invest in our employees.

Salary: $50,000-65,000 based on experience

Anticipated Start Date: March 15, 2025

Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Jane Freeman at janefreeman@babybundles.org with the subject line: Director of Development Application.

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