Development Director

Holy Angels Residential Facility

Development Director

Shreveport, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Full Time - 8-hour shifts

    Starting Rate: $ Salary Depending on Experience

    Benefits: Fulltime Eligible Staff

    · 403b retirement with Match

    · Health

    · Dental

    · Vision

    · Life

    · Short Term Disability

    · Long Term Disability

    · Accident

    · Critical Illness

    · Paid Time Off

    · Holiday Pay

    · Employee Referral Bonus

    · Wellness Center Free Membership

    Job Summary:

    Holy Angels Residential Facility is searching for a full-time Development Director. The Development Director reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for overseeing all fund development efforts for Holy Angels Residential Facility. The Director of Development will assist the C.E.O. in the design and implementation of all fundraising efforts for the organization. The Director will assist the CEO in securing major gifts, annual gifts and pledges, corporate sponsorships and deferred gifts and will maintain the fund development database of all contributions received. In addition, the Director of Development will design and produce all development communication materials including gift agreements, stewardship materials and various campaign tracking forms. The Director will create and oversee annual appeals to existing and prospective donors by mail, email, and telephone. The Director will supervise and manage all phases of the grant writing and implementation process: research possible grantors, complete applications, manage financial reporting of awarded grants and design and manage required metrics stipulated by the grant administrators. The Director will oversee the timely processing and acknowledgement of all gifts including pledge reminders, matching gifts, memorial donations and in-kind donations. The Director is expected to: collaborate with the Family Council to strengthen relations and increase giving and donor opportunities among current and past parents and family members; be an active and visible member of the Holy Angel’s and Shreveport community through participation and attendance at civic meetings and organizational events; work occasional evening and weekend hours, including travel out of state 4 – 6 times per year for donor visits, events, and conferences; travel in-state 4 – 6 times per year for donor visits, events, and conferences. The director will adhere to and manage internal accounting controls in accordance with Director of Finance. Compliance with IRS regulations and the Association of Fundraising Professional’s Code of Fund-Raising Ethics and the Donor Bill of Rights is essential.

    Specific Skills and Responsibilities

    10 plus years experience in Development or Fund Raising with experience in securing major and deferred or planned gifts (estate plans and/or endowments), annual gifts, pledges, and corporate sponsorships

    Proven and quantifiable track record in fund raising and grant writing with at least 3 years experience in not-for-profit fund raising

    Maintain current knowledge of nonprofit/fundraising best practices and legal policies at the state and national level

    Current Member of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals affiliation and CFRE or CFRE eligible, preferred

    Maintain strict donor confidentiality standards and practices

    Foster professionalism, teamwork, and accountability among Foundation staff and volunteers

    Adhere to all Foundation policies including Gift Acceptance Policy, Document Destruction & Retention, Whistleblower, Conflict of Interest, Restricted Gifts, etc.

    Strive for the highest measures of integrity, transparency, and ethics in fundraising

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Experience in working in event planning, board management, and on a capital campaign volunteer structure a plus

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) REQUIRED

    Prefers proficiency in Development CRM Software

    Qualifications:

    Must maintain a current and valid driver’s license

    Education:

    Bachelors in marketing, Communications, Management or related field REQUIRED, Master’s degree preferred

    Work Environment:

    Works with individuals with developmental disabilities

    Physical Demands:

    Walk, stand, sit, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, use hands and lift up to 50lbs, 2/3’s of the time

    Requirements:

    Drug Screen

    Criminal Background Check

    Driver’s License Check