Development Director

Journeys In Community Living

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Job Summary

The Development Director oversees all of JICL’s fundraising efforts and manages relationships with Donors and Funding operations. The Director plays a key role in advancing the mission of Journeys and ensuring its financial sustainability. 

Responsibilities include planning, organizing, coordinating, and reporting on fundraising, special event management, and program/project development individually or through assigned staff and relationship building with funders. The Development Director reports to the Assistant Executive Director-Operations or their designee

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Serve as Journeys’ fundraising leader; responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of fundraising and development activities
• Develop and implement short-term and long-term fundraising goals and objectives; working with organization leaders and the Board of Directors to assess budget needs, annual giving, endowment, capital campaigns, special projects, and other solicitations
• Develop, implement, and follow processes for a gift receipt, recording, acknowledgment, donor development, solicitation, and follow-up
• Analyze fundraising data and generate reports as needed; monitor expenses and revenues ensuring alignment with the company budget
• Continually research, identify, pursue, prepare, and submit funding/grant opportunities with governmental, corporate, civic, and non-profit programs
• Cultivate relationships with donors/grantees; oversee/implement donor recognition programs and comprehensive strategies including personalized communications, persuasive presentations, and engagement activities
• Planned, organized, and execute fundraising events including micro-events, virtual events, annual company-wide events, etc.
• Identify and coordinate volunteer activities as “in-kind” donations of time, talents, and needs
• Provide Board members, staff, and volunteers with the tools and resources to effectively participate in fundraising activities
• Develop and execute the annual Development Plan
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, representing at external events and meetings

Marketing Duties

• Design, create, and produce promotional and educational materials (brochures, pamphlets, etc.)
• Proactively stay informed on current developments within the agency for publicity opportunities
• Research, write, and submit articles and press releases to media (radio, TV, newspapers, blogs, etc.) in support of the agency
• Maintain social media and website accounts and record keeping/organizing of media assets

Internal Expectations:

• Complete Reportable and Non-Reportable events before the end of the shift, if applicable
• Treat all persons supported with respect at all times
• Follow agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and any operation guides including fire and evacuation drills
• Complete all tasks associated with assigned staff, including timely review and approval of timesheets and PTO requests in addition to evaluation of performance, if applicable 

Other Functions

• Attend all training as required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit, Business, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related field (preferred)
• Class D Driver’s license for the State of Tennessee

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• High level of integrity to hold information confidential
• Proficiency in CRM or donor management database software
• Well-versed in social media campaign strategies with extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles
• Intermediate technical skills (social media platforms and Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook, and donor management software)
• Analytical skills to analyze development and fundraising data
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, critical thinking, organization, self-management, creative writing and planning skills
• Strong familiarity with the local community, including both non-profit and business sectors

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Go to https://www.journeystn.org/work-here.html and fill out an application

Details

• Date Posted: August 17, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Administrative
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Start Date: 09/16/2024