Development Director

Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Development Director . The Development Director will be responsible for securing resources, strengthening community visibility, and ensuring that outcomes are clearly demonstrated to funders and partners, and the public. By combining grant development, donor relations, marketing strategy, and data analysis.

The position responsibilities include the following:

Grant & Resources Development

• Work with leadership to identify funding gaps and align grant seeking strategic priorities.
• Stay current with Requests for Proposals, Notices of Funding Opportunity, and other funding announcements.
• Develop and maintain a grant opportunities calendar.
• Take the lead on preparing complete and competitive applications, ensuring alignment with funder guidelines and agency priorities.
• Draft, edit and finalize narratives, budgets, logic models, and work plans for grant proposals.
• Collaberate with program staff to gather program design details, outcome measures, and success stories to strengthen applications.
• Customize content to meet the priorities and evaluation criteria of each funder.

Marketing & Communications

• Oversee agency branding, messaging, and public image.
• Direct the creation of digital and print marketing materials, including newsletters, social media, website, and press releases.
• Develop strategies to increase community visibility and engagement.
• Coordinate Agency Representation at community events and public forums.

Data & Impact Management

• Serve as the agency's lead administrator for data and reporting software.
• Provide training and support to staff an accurate data entry and reporting procedures.
• Trouble shoot issues and coordinate with software vendors when necessary.
• Design and implement data collection tools tailored to grant requirements.
• Ensure forms align with both funder reporting criteria and agency program needs.
• Standardize data collection processes across programs to improve consistency and accuracy
• Support strategic planning with data driven insights and performance measures.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in communications, human services, data analytics or related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must possess the ability to organize and prioritize duties to meet job demands, make independent decisions, and successfully engage with children and families.
• Have a valid NYS driver's license & reliable transportation. Travel is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong writing skills with attention to detail.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• EEO

Excellent Benefit Package that includes:

• 3 Weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year.
• 48 hours of wellness time annually (4 hours accrue per month) that can be used any time you feel you need some time to yourself.
• 96 hours of sick time annually (accruing 8 hours per month)
• 10 Holidays off per year including a Floating holiday.
• Agency sponsored life and Dental Insurance for employees, family plans are also available.
• 6 different health Insurance to choose from to fit your needs.
• Sabbatical: After 5 years of service, you are eligible for 4 weeks paid time off that doesn't go against your other PTO