Director of Advancement

Essential Functions

• Provide oversight for strategy, execution, and measurement of the effectiveness of all Cenikor Foundation development, special events, major gifts, grants, capital campaigns, and donor relation efforts.
• Design and implement an advancement plan that meets the needs outlined in the strategic plan, and are tailored to the philanthropic goals of the Foundation.
• Develop and implement a focused strategy for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
• Plan and execute capital campaigns as outlined and approved with executive leadership.
• Prepare and/or provide oversight of the preparation of grants, proposals, gift acknowledgement letters and stewardship reports for prospects and donors on an ongoing basis for each region/facility.
• Establish and maintain a prospect list for each region/facility.
• Aid board members and others to represent the organization effectively, to successfully solicit contributions and to cultivate current and prospective donors.
• Provide oversight for all foundation and philanthropic grants, including writing, submission, and grant calendar, including management of external and internal grant writers and their grant production.
• Work collaboratively with Events and Development Specialist to ensure oversight of all development/special event costs in accordance with pre-approved development plans and budgets. Ensure accurate documentation of donations, gift acknowledgement letters and reporting using Blackbaud.
• Develop ways for the community to become increasingly involved with Cenikor (including staff, the Board of Directors, the advisory board for each facility, and clients).
• Work with facility management teams to provide leadership, manage, train and supervise staff or contractors as needed related to event management, philanthropy or volunteer efforts. Suggest improvements where necessary.
• Articulate the mission, vision, values and goals of the Cenikor Foundation through correspondence, presentations and other opportunities.
• Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadlines and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.
• Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and Foundation matters, referring questionable issues or activities to the Chief of Staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent strategic philanthropic and development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; must work well under deadline pressure.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
• Demonstrate mission of service to our clients.
• Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals.
• Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries.
• Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success.
• CFRE preferred.
• Experience: Five years of Advancement, Development, Philanthropic Giving, Grant Writing, Public Relations, or related experience required.
• Minimum of two years of leadership of development staff.
• Experience with non-profit, substance use, health care, mental health or education is preferred.