Job Description

Introduction

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.

The Development Director I plays an important role in the overall success of EverTrue by managing campaigns, and developing solid relationships that result in donor retention as well as an increased financial commitment; Responsible for providing guidance to assist with annual giving programs; This position is also responsible for fundraising efforts in the assigned geographical region by seeking out opportunities and developing and implementing initiatives to identify, cultivate and solicit prospects to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial support, utilizing the fundraising cycle.

Job Duties

1 Cultivates all donors to increase giving overtime, and makes appropriate handoffs to Advancement Team Members when needed

2 Executes an annual giving plan to meet overall organization goals

3 Collaborates with Major Gifts, Planned Giving, and executive leadership to leverage fundraising techniques of the fundraising cycle to utilize donors, residents and prospects

4 Provides insights the VP of Advancement on departmental budgets

5 Develops, manages, organizes, and leads cultivation events and campaigns with insight from advancement team members and senior leadership

6 Works closely with the EverTrue team to identify, cultivate, and support donors for EverTrue programs and communities

7 Conducts face-to-face visits for the purposes of cultivation and solicitation of gifts by maintaining a schedule of visits each month with assigned prospects

8 Stewards donors personally and promptly to thank them for their gifts

9 In collaboration with Development Services, provides insights for reports on all campaigns and contributions

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Three or more years of experience in fundraising

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills

• Knowledge of fundraising strategies

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear; The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to lift 25 pounds.

A well -lighted and ventilated working area that has a temperature -controlled A/C and heat system. The work will have some short notice requests, timelines for completion of tasks or reports and some major projects extending over months. The employee will experience frequent travel by car with occasional overnight stays. Some exposure to outside weather conditions in the course of travel.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

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