Product Development Director plans and directs the resources and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Establishes research and concept development projects and capabilities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Product Development Director conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Oversees new product development and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Product Development Director develops teams with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Product Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Product Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation inspires people to discover and embrace an architecture for better living through meaningful connection to nature, the arts and each other. In Wright's own words, our vision is "to make life more beautiful, the world a better one for living in, and to give reason, rhyme and meaning to life."
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), this professional has an established background in coordinating fundraising strategies in support of mission-directed activities and general operations. The Director of Development works with donors directly and in combination with the Foundation’s CEO and Chief Advancement Officer, while managing a staff that works in individual and major giving, membership and annual support, and special event programming.
Our Director of Development provides creativity, strategy, leadership, excitement, and results as the Foundation expands its fund development department and programs. Key to the success of this role and the team as a whole is the promotion and use of best practices, clear articulation of robust business policies and procedures and the creation of a strong team culture through individual and team development.
The Director of Development is also responsible for building relationships with individuals that produce strategic financial support for operations and programs across the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. The position works closely with the Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team to identify and cultivate new donors, to retain and increase giving from existing donors. The Director of Development manages a small portfolio of donors personally, while supporting the larger fundraising efforts through the Advancement team.
The Director of Development implements the Foundation’s fund development plans in accordance with ethical fundraising principles, following a donor-centric model of philanthropy. The Foundation seeks to raise $4 million annually to support the work of our mission, including preservation and programs through a mix of individual giving, membership, and institutional/corporate/government support.
Essential Functions:
Oversees/manages the day-to-day performance of the Advancement department’s team of individuals responsible for Operations, Data Management, Membership, and Advancement Communications; currently the team is made up of eight professionals in ongoing and seasonal roles. With the help of this team and under the direction of the CAO, the Director of Development provides leadership for the following:
Fostering an understanding of philanthropy within the organization and externally with community stakeholders interested in the Foundation’s mission and fundraising goals, the Director of Development also supports high-level collaboration in the following ways:
This position is full time with a salary of $110,000 /year (commensurate with experience) and comprehensive benefits including a paid time-off package. The Foundation pays up to 85% of monthly health-care premiums and enrolls all regular full-time employees into our life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care policies at no cost to employees.
A career at Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation offers more than the opportunity to impact the world through our mission. Our team does vital and valued work that fosters creativity, collaboration, and camaraderie. Besides competitive compensation and benefits, we offer an inclusive environment, amazing views, and incredible architecture to inspire you every day.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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