The Alliance for Aging Research is seeking a Development Director to lead and direct the organization's fundraising and development activities and mobilize Alliance staff to achieve development goals.   The Director of Development plans, implements, and supports all aspects of the Alliance’s development efforts including:

• Solicit financial support from corporations, foundations and building individual donor campaign.
• Manage all corporate solicitations and grant submissions.
• Oversee and implement strategies that will grow annual revenue.
• Write proposals and secure funding from corporate and foundation donors.
• Lead strategies and research to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward all donors and prospects, with a goal of building relationships in the health care community.
• Craft annual plans, budgets, and  reports.
• Actively participate in strategic planning initiatives and ensure key development milestones are met from the plan.
• Evaluate and oversee gift tracking systems.

• Energy and passion for the Alliance’s mission.
  
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum5-7  years of fundraising experience, familiarity with healthcare sector especially helpful.
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a cohesive team and developing effective working relationships with donors and staff.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and experience in grant and proposal writing.
• Outstanding interpersonal and people skills. Adept at forming and maintaining relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set, maintain, and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of success using a variety of strategies to secure funding and support for programs.
• Experience interacting and working with high-level contacts such as Board members.
• Must be willing to travel.