Fundraising Director Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic, tactical, production and project management services to support and assist with online marketing and fundraising initiatives.

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:

• In-depth knowledge of integrated fundraising, marketing, customer database structure, use and related functionality
• Extensive knowledge as a cross-functional team leader and staff manager with a focus on integrated fundraising strategies
• Proven history of building integrated fundraising programs and associated revenue growth
• In depth knowledge of direct and digital marketing and fundraising systems, CRM systems and analytics platforms
• Oversee management of staff and act as mentor for all content and professional development areas
• Strong oral and written skills excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of successful delivery in an emergency fundraising role within a complex organization, and a clear and demonstrable understanding of the humanitarian sector
• Extensive fundraising experience across a broad channel mix, specifically within individual giving, previous experience working across all marketing disciplines, with a clear and understanding of the role of digital fundraising during emergencies

I would like to submit my application for the fundraising director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership in establishing priorities and in initiating the development of community based strategic alliances, partnerships and networks as appropriate in order to implement community wide solutions and achieve quality service results.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience developing efficient operational systems and services, contracting, and human resources management preferred
• Information management or library sciences experience
• Familiarity with donor software
• Development experience strongly preferred
• Expert written and verbal communication skills, keen attention to detail
• Thorough background in website management and social media management
• Strong “client-service” approach in support of other IA colleagues
• Skilled in preparing presentation materials (PowerPoint)

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

Previously, I was responsible for strategic direction to stakeholders in interactions and communications with external customers, thought leaders, strategic alliances, key organizations, and institutions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience working in a central support function servicing multiple stakeholder/markets in knowledge sharing and campaign support
• Experience in working with partners across multiple functions including marketing, development and communication
• Experience in organizational problem solving, high performance management in complex but low resource organizations
• Proven track record in successful emergency fundraising management
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven experience in relationship management with stakeholders
• Self-confident and enthusiastic team player who can secure support from a diverse project team to achieve agreed upon goals
• A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, internationally and within a team environment

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for medicare input to the Local Presence team in the development of partnerships/programs with community-based organizations to target key strategic partners who align with business objectives, with an emphasis on lead generation and sales, community and educational outreach.

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:

• Fluency in Microsoft office tools
• Experience in Individual patron giving
• Strong writing skills for a popular audience
• Understanding of how the the news cycle and the progressive zeitgeist interact.Timing is everything, and a good chunk of our fundraising is based on the news environment
• Skill, comfort, and thoughtfulness around race, gender, class, and other aspects of identity
• Comfort in learning the suite of MoveOn technology tools
• Successful proposal writing track record
• Demonstrated organizational, managerial, strategic planning and analysis skills

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for input on the strategic plan for the campaign, including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, volunteer/community engagement, timelines, and more.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Computer skills including CRM, Windows-based software (Word and Excel), e-mail and calendar, and presentation software
• Successful track record of managing six and seven figure donors and prospects
• Superior leadership presence to represent the Hospital among top donors, executive leadership, Board members, internal and external stakeholders
• Strong philanthropy/fundraising background
• Wants to find innovative ways to drive listening and engagement to content in the myriad ways audiences connect, including radio, podcasting, digital, and smart speakers
• Has a compelling vision for how promotions, fundraising and sponsor messages can lift a radio station’s sound and drive audience loyalty and engagement
• Has a track record of creating campaigns and delivering projects with a strong sense of purpose and measurable outcomes
• Has experience managing content production flow from start to finish