Position Profile
Senior Capital Campaign Director
Custom Development Solutions (CDS)
www.cdsfunds.com
Custom Development Solutions (CDS) is a full-service fundraising consulting firm specializing in the strategic planning and tactical execution of capital campaigns for nonprofits large and small. CDS offers capital campaign counsel and fundraising consultants to organizations throughout the United States and Canada. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, their commitment to service has made CDS one of America's fastest growing fundraising firms. CDS is a fast-paced, exciting and fun place to work.
This is a real opportunity for advancement, management and equity ownership if you are devoted to helping CDS realize its goals. Your commitment will be visible through your results in running solid campaigns and building our business. CDS offers an industry-leading compensation package—including two weeks paid vacation (three after five years) and fully company-paid health (for you and your family), dental and vision insurance—along with a 401k and credit union privileges.
You'll enjoy the stature of working for an industry leader, with a record of success and a reputation of professionalism. You'll be employed by a company in which management and the leadership are all committed to lifelong learning. CDS invests in the development of its people. You'll meet new people regularly, help them meet their fundraising objectives and build lifelong relationships in a professional environment. CDS works in and among the best leaders in every community in North America. You'll be challenged to be the best you can be, and to help CDS become the best it can be.
CDS is seeking an experienced major gifts fundraising professional with a background in fundraising in higher-education, health care and museum environments (or comparable) to serve as a Senior Capital Campaign Directors. Qualifications include a minimum of ten years of fundraising experience, with at least six years experience in the solicitation of major gifts, preferably of increasing size and significance. Capital campaign experience is preferred, but senior level management of a major gift solicitation effort is also acceptable. An advanced degree is preferred.
The successful candidate must be friendly, outgoing, personable and articulate. He or she must be energetic, enthusiastic and a good relationship sales-oriented person. The most highly qualified candidates will be capable communicators, both in writing and in speaking to groups. If you struggle to write—please do not apply. Good teachers and motivators who are persuasive and have a penchant for leadership are most likely to succeed.
Top candidates must be thoroughly familiar with the administrative functions of a high-quality, fast-paced development office. He or she will be proficient with the computer, a fast typist with good proofreading skills, proficient with Microsoft Office, and familiar with the basics of various fundraising database software programs. Good manners, knowledge of proper social etiquette and cultural sophistication are very highly valued. The best candidates will be a "jack of all trades, and a master of most." The Senior Campaign Director must be willing to travel or relocate to the client's community for extended periods of time. CDS pays the cost of travel to offsite locations, along with room and board.
CDS is committed to building, training and developing the most capable and dedicated professional staff in the fundraising consulting industry. Accordingly, industry-leading salaries and compensation packages are available to the most highly qualified candidates. CDS pays the entire cost of the employee's and his or her family's health insurance premiums. Further, and even more exciting, CDS offers the option for ownership to professionals who demonstrate their commitment to building America's best fundraising consulting firm and the dedication to "do whatever it takes to make that happen."
CDS is looking for a highly capable and stable person who passionately wants to make this the work of a lifetime. A successful candidate must be willing to give what it takes to help build a company of lasting value. CDS has retained Capability Company, an executive search firm serving nonprofits, to conduct this search.
If you would be an excellent fit for this position, please send your cover letter, resume and list of three references to:
Sherry Heuser, Senior Consultant
Capability Company
2818 Anderson Drive
Raleigh , NC 27608
e-mail address: cds@capabilitycompany.com
web address: www.capabilitycompany.com
Telephone: (919) 926-0746
Submission of resumes by e-mail is preferred. Please include only your last name in the subject line.
