Director, Development Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership of the M120 career and professional development course, including teaching at least one section of the course as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Commitment to MOKA’s mission of inclusion for all individuals
• An understanding of Western Michigan’s philanthropic landscape is preferred
• A professional and resourceful style
• Top notch written and oral communications
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ), proficiency working with donor databases
• Excellent writing, proofreading and copyediting abilities
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge (or other fundraising databases)
• Understanding and interest in the atheist/agnostic humanist movement

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

Previously, I was responsible for thought leadership and drives the utilization of best practices in the development, implementation, and delivery of strategic alliance programs, education, and marketing activities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to conduct business at other locations
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with database software (FileMaker Pro)
• Experience in a nonprofit setting in the arts
• Experience in major gifts
• Previous experience in an educational setting or non-profit organization preferred
• An understanding of major gift fundraising principles and best practices, and developing successful fundraising strategies to close major gifts
• Passionate about Multifamily Development
• Well-developed social, project leadership and cooperation skills

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for mentorship to the Salesforce development and operations teams and other departments in identifying product and technical requirements.

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

• A creative strategic thinker who collaborates effectively with the executive team, staff, and board
• Strong technology skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• A passion for the mission of the Dermatology Foundation
• Good understanding of cash and derivative fixed income products
• Balance between computing, quantitative and product knowledge and skills
• Experience in Python, R or MATLAB
• Exposure to program design for grid computing
• Understanding of rates, equity, FX, and derivative products

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical support in the design and delivery of organizational development activities, including change management initiatives, organizational design 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:

• Passion for community service and social welfare
• Success with a broad array of development techniques, including online giving, direct mail, personal solicitations, corporate sponsorship, planned giving, donor stewardship and grant writing
• Significant experience in supervision of development operations and fundraising database conversion and management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven experience interfacing with all levels across the company with outside partners and customers
• Experience with major donors strongly preferred, and experience working with volunteers or board members
• Knowledge of Salesforce strongly preferred
• Highly proficient in Excel, other Microsoft and Google products
• Sufficient financial literacy with proficiency in preparing budgets, explaining financial reports, and analyzing revenue trends

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direct management for the Athletics Development team that includes major gifts, athletics annual fundraising, foundations and team specific fundraising.

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:

• Management and oversight of the design
• Participation and support of leasing, marketing, and public relations efforts
• Strong knowledge of cost control, real estate funding and project reporting
• Good connections in the local commercial real estate market including investor and broker community
• Knowledge of sustainable building concepts
• A strong background in Analog IC Development managing a Business Line R&D team
• Experience with automotive quality (zero-defect) or functional safety is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated success in garnering major donor support and raising six- and seven-figure leadership gifts