Momentum Center Development Director

DESCRIPTION: Extended Grace/Momentum Center is a non-profit grassroots movement to 

create a stigma free community. The Momentum Center for Social Engagement is a social and 

recreational program for teenagers and for adults with mental illness, addiction and 

developmental disabilities.      

PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position works to increase the financial stability of the 

Momentum Center through fund development efforts including Donor Development, Events 

Coordination, and Grants.  

HOURS: This is a full-time salaried position.  It is expected that a normal work week will 

typically be 40 to 50 hours, including some Saturdays and Sundays.  Additional hours may 

sometimes be required.    

QUALIFICATIONS:  

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with strong interpersonal and fund development 

skills, as well as a passion for details. The ideal candidate will have proven experience raising 

money through donor development and grant writing. They will work collaboratively with a 

high-performance management team.  

1. Proven track record of accomplishments raising money for relatively new ventures. 

2. Minimum of two years of experience in a nonprofit setting as an employee or as a 

volunteer.   

3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships. 

4. Strong management skills, including flexibility, creativity, and ability to work in non

structured work environments. 

5. Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail, the ability to think “out of the 

box,” and the ability to handle and prioritize a variety of tasks at one time.  

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. 

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bloomerang experience a plus. 

8. Social conscience and a desire for a more peaceful and just world.  

9. Ability to maintain confidentiality.  

10. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for Extended 

Grace/Momentum Center’s mission.  

11. Experience interacting with people who have mental illness, addiction and/or other 

disabilities, preferred.  

JOB DUTIES:  

1) Work with Experi-Mentor to define the short-term and long-term fundraising needs of 

Extended Grace/Momentum Center.  

2) Develop and execute annual fundraising plan, including strategies for growing a 

sustained base of annual and monthly individual donors. 

3) Identify and steward prospective donors, securing financial support from individuals, 

foundations and corporations.  

4) Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors, communicating with 

donors and staff via email, mail, phone and social media as appropriate. 

5) Engage in social networking opportunities and events.  

6) Mentor fundraising staff and recruit and train volunteer leaders.  

7) Staff the Donor Development and Marketing/Promotions committees. 

8) Manage Bloomerang, overseeing data entry and gift processing and maximizing its 

functionality.  

9) Oversee the organization and execution of fundraising activities and events. 

10) Identify, pursue, track, and report on new and existing sources of corporate and 

foundation funding, sponsorship, and Gifts in Kind.  

11) Create or delegate creation of solicitation materials to include newsletters, appeal letters, 

reports, flyers, brochures, videos, invitations, and other forms and formats. 

12) Manage grants by researching potential grants, identifying appropriate asks, coordinate 

and complete letters of intent and applications, track and report on the use and impact of 

grants received.  

13) Support business development with strategic marketing and sales plans and forecasts to 

achieve revenue objectives. 

14) Prepare fund development reports for Experi-Mentor and Board of Directors.  

15) Perform other tasks as needed and assigned.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Barbara Lee at Barbara@MomentumCenterGH.org.