Director Of Development Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of director of development. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the overall fundraising operations of the Ventura community including customer service to constituents, management, donor/sponsor/advocate relations and vendor relations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• A flexible approach to work, with the willingness to travel frequently and work some weekends and evenings when necessary
• Proficiency with MS Office, strong expertise in donor database management systems essential
• Demonstrable success in cultivating donations, ideally from a range of sources
• An entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset
• Knowledge of fundraising database software and data retrieval processes
• Demonstrated track-record for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, meeting annual goals and consistently increasing development results
• Proven leadership and management skills, including planning, supervision, coaching, team building, training, communication, systems utilization, enhancement and organization
• Management experience in personnel, financial resources and administration

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director of development position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to overall fundraising operations of the territory to include: customer service to constituents; database mining and management; donor/sponsor/advocate relations and communications; management of vendor relations; etc.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel and PowerPoint
• Skilled at training and motivating people
• Work easily independently and in a group
• Effective major event organizer
• Track-record of setting and meeting goals
• Working knowledge of all areas within fund development, including Major Gifts, Foundation Relations, Corporate Relations, Annual Giving, and Research
• Knowledge of theater and performing arts is preferred
• Significant experience in Boston and surrounding community is preferred

Please consider me for the director of development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for overall leadership and strategy to development programs and their staff, including events, annual giving, communications, donor relations and corporate relations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• A passion for IEUW’s mission and work with children and families in need
• Effective presenter to donors and public groups
• Active motivator and customer relations manager
• Able “closer” in active solicitation efforts
• Developer and facilitator of compelling presentations and training programs
• Understand, interpret and present statistical and financial data
• Interpret and present complex research and financial information
• Analyze complex problems and develop and implement creative solutions

In response to your job posting for director of development, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership and sound guidance/advice in all aspects of learning and development; ensuring compliance with principles and concepts, policies, regulations and rules;.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Develop and execute customer-focused strategic plans
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, judgment and decision-making skills
• Generate revenue at increased levels on an annual basis
• A higher education advancement background with direct experience working with faculty and advancement professionals
• Healthcare advancement experience
• Solid knowledge with fundraising techniques
• Creates and leads a coordinated program of fundraising activities designed to increase the number and level of major and/or principal gifts donors
• Developed technical and analytical skills related to fund development

In response to your job posting for director of development, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to the donor relations program, under the direction of the Senior Associate Director of Development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Thorough understanding of what constitutes a comprehensive and quality development program, and will have spent the balance of his/her professional career in roles of increasing and related professional responsibility
• Some light lifting of materials for events
• Proven track record in fund development
• Skills at working collaboratively
• Computer skills, proficient with word processing and spreadsheet use
• Working knowledge of fundraising database software
• A vast network of contacts across the entertainment industry
• Capacity to inspire cooperation and participation