Development Director

Title: Development Director

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Purpose: The Development Director is the key Ronald McDonald House Charities staff person responsible for development and implementation of a successful multi-year strategic and comprehensive philanthropy plan that will ensure significant income to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest MN, WI, IA. This individual will also fulfill a leadership role in any capital campaign or other philanthropic activity initiated by the Board of Trustees or Chief Executive Officer. The Development Director will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to establish fundraising goals and share expertise to develop long-term philanthropic strategic plans. The Development Director will represent the organization with absolute integrity and the highest ethical standards, upholding the sound reputation of Ronald McDonald House.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and monitor multi-year comprehensive annual fundraising plan
• Oversee and expand major giving and planned giving program
• Increase giving through solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of existing donors and development of new donors through prospecting and research
• Achieve successful outcomes and growth of fundraising events, including sponsorship acquisition
• Manage and expand giving from foundations
• Engage the Board of Trustees in fundraising activities, including seeking major gifts
• Promote a culture of philanthropy with all Staff, Volunteers and Trustees
• Develop and manage a Development Committee
• Increase direct mail revenue through new donor acquisition, renewal and sustaining supporter strategies
• Oversee the activities of the development department, including developing and managing department budget, recognition, and stewardship of donors, leveraging technology to advance strategic objectives and developing data driven reporting/metrics to share across the organization.
• Oversee and manage the donor database to ensure accurate recording of donor gifts and activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, advanced degree preferred
• 7-10 years of professional fundraising experience
• Proven experience developing and executing fundraising strategies
• Experience asking for and closing five and six figure gifts
• Experience working with current and changing trends in charitable giving, including capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving and peer to peer fundraising
• Proven success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents, individual donors, foundations, and corporations
• Ability to personally manage a portfolio of 100-150 relationships
• Proven experience developing and managing donor plans
• A personal commitment to RMHC's mission. Embrace and endorse RMHC's philosophy, culture, goals and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated record of achievement
• Strong team leader with demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively & foster productive relationships with colleagues, clients, volunteers, vendors, donors, and community
• Sound track record leading professionals, volunteers and staff in productive committee, task force or special project work
• Flexible, innovative, adapts to change, manages multiple projects, and works effectively under pressure
• Proven professional; confident, self-motivated, self-starter, ability to represent organization with excellence
• Interest in a wide diversity of people and natural ability to demonstrate a caring attitude toward guests, donors, volunteers, and people who come in contact with the House

Working Conditions:

• Position is full-time with primary hours falling during stated business hours. Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, according to the needs of the organization.
• Position requires walking, standing, and sitting. Some lifting may be required.
• Ability to access all areas of the House and grounds, including going up and down stairs.
• Potential limited travel for regional and/or national conferences, professional development on occasion.

Starting Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance