DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY

PROGRAMMING, FUNDRAISING & EVENTS

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day Programs, activities, volunteers, event planning and management and reporting of the Foundations Programming and Events portfolio.

• Evaluate and assess the current Programming model and develop plans to address short term challenges and long-term sustainability.

• Develop and utilize technology, processes, and systems to collect and organize information, improve reporting and compliance, facilitate outreach communications, and measure the performance of the programs.

• Design, implement and manage unique programing that supports the Foundation’s goals, mission, vision, and values.

• Develop and monitor the programing budget to meet fiscal objectives.

• Coordinate use of facilities for program activities and events.

• Support the day-to-day management and reporting needs of grant funded projects.

• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information and collaborate on ways to improve marketing strategies.

• Identify opportunities to innovate and iterate to continuously improve on processes, procedures, and policies.

• Work with the President to implement a fundraising and development strategy to identify potential donors or funding sources and conduct outreach initiatives. May assist in the development of grant applications or proposals, securing sponsorships and in business development activities.

• Meet regularly with President and Board of Directors to provide program updates, elevate, and solve problems or risks to the program, and strategize on program goals.

• Develop, manage, and oversee all reporting requirements and deliverables, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports regarding enrollment, participation and outcomes and other key metrics.

• Participate in Board Program Committee meetings.
  

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

• Develop and manage volunteer compliance requirements, reporting and implement processes that support consistency and transparency.

• Lead volunteer onboarding, orientation and training so all understand program policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with partner organizations and colleges to facilitate interns’ participation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a person who has previous experience not only managing programing, events and volunteers but also someone who has built and scaled a programing model. This person is data driven and can develop systems and processes to collect and use data in a meaningful way to enhance programming effectiveness, efficiency and outcomes. The ideal candidate understands compliance, marketing, reporting, and fundraising. This person would be adaptable, collaborative, creative and be driven to make a difference.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years experience in development (professional fundraising experience) or related field such as sales or marketing.

• Preferred applicants will have a Bachelor's degree and five plus years of development or related field experience, including major gift experience.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals, corporations and congregations to further expand philanthropic support.
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaborative: A dynamic personality that is collaboratively minded, can recognize and identify strengths, seek consensus around mutual goals, and build meaningful relationships. ▪ Creative and Curious: A systems-thinker and builder, who is not afraid to be innovative in designing solutions and has skills in articulating these ideas and concepts.

• Methodical: Strong analytical, systems, and problem-solving skills to evaluate performance, prepare reports, and recommend/implement solutions using independent judgment. Ability to move from concepts to action through strong program design and evaluation.

• Reliable: Leadership skills that reflect and value a team approach, demonstrated integrity, effectiveness, efficiency, and the ability to deliver high quality service. Highly capable of handling multiple tasks, projects and timelines. Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Trusted: Ability to work with residents, partners, and staff of diversified backgrounds with a positive, optimistic, solutions-oriented attitude. Shares a deep respect for the community, its stakeholders and the residents that we serve.

• Driven: Passion for the work and an interest in continuous learning and improvement.