“We provide a welcoming, safe place for those experiencing homelessness, tending to their most basic and vital needs. We treat each guest as a whole person, ministering to their mind, body, and spirit while honoring them with dignity, fairness, and respect.”
Overview
The Director of Institutional Advancement reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with the entire leadership team. The Director is responsible for all aspects of fundraising and marketing including: major gifts, special events, grants, appeals and communication. This job is accomplished through the individual’s own direct effort as well as managing others and effectively leveraging the skills of staff and volunteers.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Develops and oversees fundraising strategies, fundraising plans and donor relationships, including donor recognition and stewardship
Oversees organization’s marketing function
Evaluates current fundraising strategies and methods and recommends changes as appropriate
Presents to the Board of Trustees an annual development plan for achieving specific goals
Oversees the Annual Fund, special events, major donor programs and grants to meet or exceed annual development plan income goals
Oversees the gala and recruits volunteers to serve on the gala committee
Oversees all aspects of the grant-writing program
Makes timely and accurate responses to donor concerns, request, and gifts
Develops and maintains relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate funders
Identifies and researches prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations
Prepares solicitation materials, including direct mail appeals, annual report, and newsletters
Conduct donor recognition events/programs
Oversees the recording of all donations in fundraising software (Raiser’s Edge NXT)
Requirements & Qualifications
Explore and evaluate components to enhance the event’s success from year- to-year.
Prepare event budgets and ensure adherence.
Serve as the main contact to source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers related to event services.
Oversee hiring event personnel (Auctioneers, bartenders, etc.)
Coordinate all operations related to Annual Gala and Thrive Campaign.
Manage promotional activities for the events.
Supervise all staff (event coordinator, caterer etc.)
Approve all aspects before the day of the event
Ensure the events are completed smoothly and serve as the point of contact to resolve any problems that might occur.
Analyze the event’s success and prepare event detail reports.
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree along with 3 to 5 years of experience in special events management preferably in a nonprofit setting.
The individual will have outstanding organizational and communication skills and be creative, self-motivated and comfortable working collaboratively with all levels of staff.
For more information, please contact Katherine Shubnell at 313.806.4005 or kshubnell@daudlinsearch.com