DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Chrysalis, a non-profit, Phoenix Metropolitan Area leader in the field of Domestic Abuse seeks a motivated, proactive, individual to fill the vacant Development Director position.

Chrysalis provides crisis shelter for women and children; outpatient counseling, victims of domestic abuse; transitional housing; legal advocacy and an Offender Treatment Program offering group counseling for men and women. Chrysalis provides a 360 degree approach to domestic abuse.

Chrysalis development activities are accomplished through a team approach. The Development Director is an integral member of the Chrysalis Development Team (a staff team) and works closely with the Capital and Development Committees of the Board of Directors.

The Development Director’s is responsible for the creation of an overall development plan for the agency. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing all development activities related to securing the funding needed for annual operational costs, endowment, and capital projects. Major areas of responsibility for this position include an annual giving campaign, donor cultivation, developing a major gifts campaign. In addition, the Development Director will be responsible for establishing and achieving a matrix that track ROI on individual giving programs.

The individual filling this position should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, business or a social service field and a minimum of 5 years experience in a non-profit or development setting. Additional experience may substitute for education or degrees in other fields.

Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate success in establishing and directing fund raising opportunities for non-profit organizations with contribution budgets in excess of 1 million dollars. Candidate must also have a proven track record in successful grant writing. The ability to interact professionally and easily with donors, staff the public and the Chrysalis Board is essential. Prior supervisory experience is essential.

Other qualifications include excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet research, and donor database management are required. Knowledge of the local community is a plus.

Other Requirements:

Provides own transportation and automobile insurance and have the ability to travel throughout the community. Fingerprint and background clearance as required by Chrysalis and ADHS licensure requirements and current CPR and first aid training as required by Chrysalis policies.

This position is salaried, exempt from overtime, eligible for paid benefits, and eligible for a bonus after one year if objectives are exceeded.

Chrysalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recruits and hires without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any factors prohibited by law and affirms in policy and practice to support equal opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.