The Development Director position exists to coordinate fundraising activities for all facilities and programs that provide health care and social services to our senior adults. Oversee all fund & friend raising activities for the organization, implemented and executed in accordance with institutional goals and ideals.  Direct contact with board members, volunteers and donors. Supervise volunteers, gift shop, Marketing, any other Development staff and auxiliary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages development office staff of four.
• Develops fundraising and marketing strategies, campaigns, and other funding sources that assure meeting agency budget and long-term needs of agency.
• Coordinates and tracks all agency revenue sources over time.
• Evaluates and reports cost effectiveness of all fundraising events and community awareness events on an annual basis.
• Develops and maintains relationships with corporate, foundation, organizational and individual funding sources.
• Tracks and analyzes fundraising effectiveness and revenue trends versus budget.
• Leads development/grants efforts. Identify sources of possible funding for grants.
• Coordinates major Gifts Fundraising Campaign when appropriate.
• Plans and completes select calls and presentations.
• Develops strategies that maintain good agency relations with donors.
• Create and implement development programs in: Board solicitation, employee solicitation, vendor support, new donor acquisition, renewal and upgrading of ongoing donors, reinstatement of lapsed donors, large gift clubs, memorial/tribute giving, grantsmanship, special events, marketing of public relations.
• Initiates new fundraising activities and events to continually increase the donor base and visibility of the organization.
• Assistance to board members and the Chief Executive Officer in all fundraising activities.
• Institutes and maintains systems for regular and meaningful recognition of donors and volunteers (donor recognition system).
• Responsible for keeping current in the development profession and for maintaining own professional growth.
• Display a high level of integrity and adhere at all times to strict confidentiality of privileged management and donor information.
• Develop appropriate printed and written materials to support all development fundraising activities.
• Develop and monitor annual budget for the department.
• Prepare and distribute the newsletter.
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in related field; advanced degree and/or CFRE desired.  Proven success in major gifts solicitation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Effective problem solver and decision maker who is not intimidated by challenge.  Practical experience with computer systems and necessary database management.  Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in non-profit management, fundraising, development, public relations, marketing and media. Raisers Edge Experience preferred.

SKILLS & ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN JOB

• Strong communications and organizational skills.
• Strong typing, computer and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and direct volunteers.
• Self-motivation.
• Eager to learn about senior adult residents and the special needs and funding needed to support senior adult residents.
• Ability to establish contacts in the community.
• Flexible, positive attitude.
• Good creativity, sense of humor and ability to handle pressured work schedule.
• Ability to work with all types of people.
• Ability to develop cost reports and budgets.
• Develops, supervises and supports development team.
• Independent working style with ability to prioritize.

RELATIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS

• Member of the Leadership Team.
• Works closely with Board of Directors, Board Development Committee.
• Works with staff and volunteers.
• Networks with corporate, foundation, civic, non-profit, church and private community; Catholic Charities; Archdiocese of St. Louis.
• Networks with news media.

RESOURCES FOR WHICH ACCOUNTABLE

• Develop office budget.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Apply at hr@crssstl.org; www.cardinalritterseniorservices@crssstl.org; fax (314) 961-1934, or come to 7601 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119 to apply in person.

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