Vice President of Development

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

BASE WAGE $82,891.75-$95,325.51

JOB TYPE Full-Time

DESCRIPTION

The Director of Development is responsible for developing and implementing SAL Community Services' fundraising initiatives, identifying and writing grants, and communicating with and soliciting current and prospective donors. A member of the Administrative Team, the Director of Development works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors to strengthen and expand giving programs.

As SAL Community Services' Director of Development, you will have the opportunity for work including:

Fund Development

• Prepare and execute annual fundraising plan, with specific short- and long-range funding objectives and giving strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Cultivate donors through consistent communication, regular meetings, and engagement opportunities.
• Identify, write and submit grant proposals for funds from private foundations, corporations, and government agencies; maintains comprehensive schedule of grant opportunities, deadlines, follow-up activities, and reporting requirements for grants received.
• Aggressively seek, research, and develop new and effective fundraising campaigns/sources both public and private, including major giving, annual giving, endowment and other donor-funded opportunities.
• Coordinate and plan capital campaigns, the Little Bogey's Golf Classic, Birdies for Charity, United Way Campaign, and other fundraising events.
• Provide stewardship for donors by supplying thank you notes and tax receipts for all gifts.
• Strategize and implement fundraising campaigns for special projects, as needed.

Communications

• Develop and execute communication plans in alignment with organizational needs including:
  • Social media brand, presence, and responsiveness.
  • Marketing of SAL Community Services on both an organizational and programmatic level.
  • Crisis communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide accurate and timely reports and/or presentations to internal and external stakeholders regarding the use, source, percent to goal, and management of donated dollars.

Community Partnerships

• Maintain high level of knowledge of the community in order to develop favorable, compelling relationships with current, past, and/or potential donors
• Represent SAL Community Services to highest degree of reverence at all times to various stakeholders in the community, internally, and at external public events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Development team staff.
• Ensure the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities of all subordinates in accordance with organization and grantor policies and applicable federal and state laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

We are looking for an administrative team member who:

• Provides compassionate leadership and accountability across teams for high quality programming.
• Is passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all.
• Is innovative, strategic, and dedicated to contributing their skills and energy to a dynamic and growing mission-focused agency.

Salary, benefits and perks
Our entire compensation package includes paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; and pet insurance. A full list of benefits is available on our website.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A full list of job responsibilities will be provided prior to an interview. This position must obtain required background clearances. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.

Education and Experience
Required: Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Public Relations, Communication, Marketing, or applicable related field and a minimum of two years' experience in a fundraising environment with proven ability to obtain major gifts and/or grants. Preferred: Current CFRE Certification or Bachelor's Degree with at least five years of experience in a leadership fundraising environment. In lieu of five years of experience, those with at least two years of experience working in a similar leadership role in a non-profit organization with federal and state grants will be deemed higher qualified.

LOCATION SAL Community Services Administration Office/ Moline, Illinois

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Exempt

Pay Range: $82,891.75 - $95,325.51 per year