Outreach and Development Director

Status: Paid - Full Time

Description:

Objectives of the position: As an ambassador of Jesus Christ, the Outreach and Development Director plans, implements, and coordinates fundraising efforts and community activities that will encourage, maintain, and increase philanthropic support to meet the short and long term needs of the pregnancy center. Maintains the donor base and increases donor support. Researches and identifies potential grant opportunities. These activities shall be consistent with the mission and goals of the organization and shall reach individuals, corporations, churches, and para-church organizations in the community.

Reports to: The Executive Director

Status: Part-time 40 hours per week – hybrid in-office and remote

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Exhibit strong commitment and dedication to the pro-life position and sexual purity
• Agree with and be willing to uphold the Commitment of Care and Competence, Core Values, Statement of Faith, and policies of the center
• Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in a helping field, or related experience equivalent
• Have previous experience with non-profit development
• Have two years of experience in a helping profession in a position requiring management experience or equivalent
• Exhibit skill in interpersonal communication, public speaking, and problem solving
• Be able to provide spiritual leadership, discipleship, and support to the volunteers and staff
• Be able to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Development/Marketing/Grant Writing or other relative education

Essential Functions:

I. Administration

• Work with the Executive Director to prepare an annual operating plan for the development activities within the community; when complete, such plan will include those goals designated by the Board of Directors, the objectives and activities consistent with those goals, a model for evaluating effectiveness, and budgetary requirements
• In conjunction with the Board and Executive Director, design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate programs in the following areas of fund development: annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, special events, and other ongoing activities
• Coordinate agency activities in support of the annual fundraising events
• Participate in establishing the overall strategic plan for the pregnancy center
• Conduct thorough prospect research and identification activities for the pregnancy center; devise and implement specific strategies to develop relationships with individual donors and community churches; cultivate these relationships to expand the ministry’s donor base
• Report, in a timely manner, the monthly and annual progress, effectiveness, and efficiency of development programs conducted by the center; identify problems in meeting objectives and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of current computer program Network For Good, specifically designed to facilitate accurate donor and prospect information
• Develop policies and procedures that provide for regular back-up of donor files and procedures for safeguarding donor and prospect database to ensure the protection and integrity of historical data
• Assist Executive Director with development of website updates relative to current article needs
• Accept assignments not specifically delineated above as requested by the Executive Director

II. Public Relations

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key contacts within the community; this includes businesses, civic groups, churches, and philanthropic prospects; identify potential fundraising opportunities within these groups and recommend a course of action for entering these markets
• Represent the agency in civic organizations and other public forums to enhance development efforts of the pregnancy center
• Be able to do public speaking representing the center and its mission
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Social Media Director to develop the ministry’s public relations and marketing efforts including, but not limited to, social media platforms, advertisements, promotional brochures, billboard copy, radio and television exposure, and community appearances by board, staff, and volunteers

III. Grants

• Research and identify grant prospects at the state and national level
• Draft, revise, and produce high-quality proposals and assemble information
• Submit timely and accurate grant proposals to potential funders
• Maintain accurate records of grant submissions and outcomes
• Stay current on grant funding opportunities and requirements

Experience Needed:   Experience in donor and public relations, grant writing and administration for development is preferred.
Job Type: Other
State: Ohio
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