Careers

Development Director

Nature of Work:  
Under the administrative direction of President and CEO, this position is responsible for managing and executing the organization’s marketing and fund raising functions. Liaison role with foundations, corporations, national and state banks, federal and state governments and other potential Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF)or donation providers.

Supervision Received/Exercised:
Works under the administrative direction of the President and CEO; and exercises supervision over subordinate professional staff. The Director of Development routinely works without the direction of a supervisor and is free to develop methods, deadlines, priorities, and/or objectives for CSBDF development function.  When instructions are received, they are usually specific because they apply to unusual and rarely occurring situations.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Administration or Relations plus ten (10) or more years varied development experience and demonstrated successful corporate and/or foundation fundraising experience.  A Master’s degree preferred. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Essential Job Functions:  The following essential functions are those that are essential, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work that will be required of positions assigned to this classification and shall not be held to exclude other related duties which are not mentioned.

• • Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards relationships with foundations, corporations, financial institutions and private foundations.
  • Actively engages in working to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sector, state agencies, as well as other key community groups that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals of CSBDF.
  • Provides the expertise to advance the CSBDF’s interests by researching and identifying sources of support, proactively seeking opportunities to generate new proposals based on the mission and outreach programs, and by maintaining strong communication ties with existing donors and prospects.
  • Prepares annual fundraising strategy and work schedule to include long-range fundraising support and plans for prospecting new funders.
  • Writes and develops highly competitive proposals and grant applications for foundations, governmental and corporate prospects for funding.
  • Maintain regular contact with supporters, keeping them informed of our impact on the community and presenting compelling proposals regarding any new funding needs.
  • Works with local financial institutions.
  • Monitors award deadlines and make timely proposal submissions.
  • Ensures that reporting requirements are met for all grants, program related investments and other awards.
  • Assist marketing director with public relations related work including reviewing newsletter and marketing materials.
  • Develop a strategy to expand individual donor base of giving.
  • Maintains the Center’s giving policy and update as required.
  • Serve as lead staff for the Center’s Development Committee.
  • Work with local and federal legislators to help them understand our mission, and the financial impact The Carolina Small Business Development Fund’s services have on the communities it serves.
  • Provide assistance to President on advocacy and policy work.

For more information, please email hr@carolinasmallbusiness.org.

Marketing Intern (Paid)

Job Description:

The Marketing Intern will be responsible for assisting CSBDF’s Marketing and Communications Director in the implementation of CSBDF’s marketing and communications plan. This will be accomplished through expanding marketing channels such as CSBDF’s website, contact database and social media platforms to CSBDF target markets.

Primary responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Help in the development of content for marketing materials, monthly newsletter, and social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Assist in the collection of data from Google Analytics
• Assist in updating and maintaining contact database
• Assist in special events
• Develop community outreach plan for CSBDF target markets upon completion of internship

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college/university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit management, or other relevant major)
• Self-motivated, dependable, responsible, honest and able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, the internet, electronic media
• Preferably have experience with Mail Chimp
• Professional or educational experience in marketing and communications

For more information, please email hr@carolinasmallbusiness.org.