Development Director Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for regulatory guidance and education through the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and compliance requirements.

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:

• Work with Operation Manager to ensure budget and financial reports are completed in a timely and exemplary manner, to review, process, and manage CBMA’s grants to partner organizations in the field of Black male achievement
• As the “face” of the IFP, possess a professional, yet approachable demeanor
• Understanding of charitable giving and fundraising legal guidelines
• Knowledge of and experience with diverse Social and Electronic Media platforms to engage constituents and to create awareness about IFP programs and events
• Experience with fundraising in higher education or a comparably complex organization preferred
• Knowledge of fundraising programs, particularly major gifts solicitation processes
• Knowledge of relational databases, Raiser's Edge experience preferred
• A team player that values honesty, integrity, and transparency

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership to ensure appropriate use of the department’s budgets in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and restrictions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A “Solution Oriented Deal Making” mindset
• A collaborator at heart whose workstyle creates, builds, and relies on team
• Deep understanding and knowledge of the Seattle, WA market
• Entrepreneurial capabilities with support from Manager - Development and/or Development Associate/Assistant
• Extensive experience in entitlements and construction management preferred
• Land acquisition and sourcing
• Entitlements, title, survey, planning and zoning
• Project Valuation and Finance

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal procedures to assure continued compliance at the Summit facility.

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

• Experience with source control technologies
• Understanding and practice of standard UX concepts, progressive enhancement
• Extensive experience in negotiating Architectural and Engineering Consulting Agreements, Easement Agreements and other related documents affecting title and survey
• Demonstrated excellent mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate yields and internal rates of return to develop project proformas, Regional financial forecasts, budgets, and other fiscal reporting information
• Demonstrated management and supervisory skills sufficient to lead, direct, evaluate, and mentor subordinate and peer employee staff, consultant teams
• Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of a development (and construction) and/or facilities background sufficient to design, lead, and direct development and construction activities and projects from design to completion
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in planning, development and environment legislation
• Proven track record of successful sales in a commercial real estate environment, includingsales and negotiation

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

Previously, I was responsible for expertise and guidance in interpreting existing and emerging governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal policies to assure compliance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of rules, IRS regulations in charitable giving and nonprofit financial stewardship
• Representative of Agency Department in the designated agency office(s)
• Execution of agency strategies and business initiatives
• Achievement of business target in terms of production and manpower that set by the company
• With excellent oral & written communication skills, and exceptional corporate presentation and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented, creative and ambitious
• Builds Credibility and Trust – Adheres to high ethical standards of behavior by demonstrating respect, honesty, consistency and fairness when interacting with colleagues, customers, business partners and other stakeholders
• Coaches and Develops Others – Helps others excel on the job and meet key accountabilities by providing timely coaching, guidance and feedback

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

Previously, I was responsible for direction and counsel to ensure the company is proactively working to create responsible market policy consistent with rules and regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or other applicable governing body.

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

• Experience working with new institutions or start-up companies
• Passion for Stone Barns Center’s mission
• Successful field experience with non-profit development/fundraising
• Commitment to the mission of the organization
• Acute attention to detail is essential
• Demonstrated proficiency in Donor software and Microsoft office suite
• Energy, creativity and initiative
• Evidence of a personal vision of the challenges faced by charter schools in the penetration of the donor community