The purpose of this position is to plan, direct and implement a development and fundraising strategy to achieve the funding goals of the Association and its subsidiaries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works with the Executive Director and staff to set the Association’s annual and long-term fundraising goals and creates strategies to achieve those goals.

Collaborates with appropriate staff to create and implement fundraising strategies for Georgia City Solutions, Georgia Forward/Young Gamechangers and the Georgia Cities Foundation.

Creates and maintains a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.

Recruits members for the Association’s Business Alliance Program and maintains relationships with program members.

Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution.

Researches potential sources of, and applies for as necessary, grants and other funding streams.

Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the mission and programs of the Association and its subsidiaries.

Builds upon existing donor relationships and forms new donor relationships on a regular basis.

Collaborate with other organizations and groups to build partnerships and enhance fundraising activities.