Job Overview

Job Description

The Director of Development Responsibilities Include:

• Develops a strategic plan, approved by the Executive Leadership Team, with short- and long-range goals to meet organizational objectives, build relationships with donors, meet strategic funding and outreach objectives, while enlisting support from members of organization's staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors.

• Monitors all donor information and provides monthly reports (historical, annual and donor retention information) to the Executive Leadership Team.

• Secure funding for new initiatives, to meet or exceed goals/vision set forth by the Executive Leadership Team.

• Develops and submits grant proposals for funds from private foundations and corporations.

• Identifies potential contributors to special project funds and ongoing operations through examination of past records and knowledge of community.

• Plans and coordinates fund drives for capital campaign projects.

• Assigns responsibilities for personal solicitation to members of staff, volunteer organizations, and the Board of Directors, and Executive Leadership Team, according to special interests or capabilities.

• Develops public relations campaigns and materials to enhance the organization's image and promote fundraising programs to align with visions set forth by the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

• Organizes and implements direct mail campaigns to reach potential donors.

• Plans and coordinates benefit events such as galas, baby bottle drives and small fundraising events.

• Develops and implements donor transformational giving programs.

• Organizes and implements solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Informs potential donors of special needs of organization, and encourages individuals, corporations, and foundations to establish or contribute to special funds through endowments, trusts, donations of gifts-in-kind, or bequests, conferring with Board of Directors Treasurer, to establish methods of transferring funds to benefit both donors and the organization.

• Research public and private grant agencies and foundations to identify potential sources of funding for community service, or other projects.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of staff and volunteers engaged in maintaining records of contributors and grants and preparing letters of appreciation to be sent to contributors.

• Consult actively with program directors on volunteer and intern opportunities for their respective programs, events, in-clinic, and speaking engagements in Idaho and Ontario, Oregon.

• Ensure assignment descriptions align with staff needs and are consistently formatted and posted. Lead recruitment, in-person initial interview, onboard, and provide exit management for all volunteers and interns. Successfully lead and manage volunteer appreciation events.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the pro-life movement and industry competition and industry opposition in the local area.

What You Bring:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Director of Development:

Faith: Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Exhibit a strong commitment and dedication to the pro-life position, sexual purity, and feels called to this ministry. Agrees with and is willing to uphold the Statement of Principle, Statement of Faith, and the organization's policies. Be able to provide spiritual leadership, discipleship and support to the organization's personnel and donor base.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year College or university
• 5 years Donor Relations experience in Non-Profit organization
• Demonstrated ability to increase funds year over year

Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages team activities and results to improve ministry.
• Donor Relations: Manages difficult or emotional donor situations; Responds promptly to donor needs; Solicits donor/supporter feedback to improve ministry; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• People Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team servant spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports and leads everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership: Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Possess a strong business and ministry acumen that aligns with strategic vision.
• Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of ministry and aligns work with strategic goals.
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds ministry values.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to executive team direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Computer Skills: Has a knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Development software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

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