Director of Advancement

Job Description:

This position is working onsite and in the Louisville Metro community

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• CRM System Oversight: Create and maintain office systems to support all advancement projects and operations.
• Volunteer Program Oversight: Manage the development of volunteer policies and procedures and oversee the implementation of volunteer activities. Develop strong relationships with organizations as future referral sources for volunteers. Provide positive volunteer experience.
• Supervision: Conduct performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and other employment related supervisory functions in accordance with Seven Counties Services' policies.
• Portfolio Management: Manage and implement portfolio-assigned donor relationships and solicitations.
• Fundraising: Plan and create growth opportunities through a strategic and diversified fundraising plan in accordance with Seven Counties Services' Dynamic Planning goals and as part of donor cultivation and interaction. Oversee the implementation of key fundraising events. Research public, private, and corporate funders to identify potential sources of funding/donations. Coordinate and assist in planning capital or special fund-raising campaigns.
• Capital Planning: Coordinate and assist in planning capital or special fund-raising campaigns. Work with the Seven Counties Services' Board of Directors and other leadership members to engage donors and donor prospects in the solicitation process.
• Planned Giving: Promote planned giving through a deliberate program outlined by Seven Counties Services' Advancement Plan.
• Donor Analysis: Provide regular analysis of donor base and help to create donor strategy. Create and distribute effective donor communications (updating donors on the results of their gifts, news, etc.)
• Organizational Advocacy: Represent SCS brand in public, professional and trade forums.
• Government Relations: Provide support and collaboration to CEO, COO, and others on government relations work as needed or requested.
• Budget Adherence and Management: Prepare a budget and manage departmental expenses within budgetary limits. Prepare the department budget and assume responsibility for cost effective management of the fundraising functions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to achieve efficiency and effectiveness through the implementation of new and modified approaches, practices, and processes.
• Reporting: Prepare and provide regular reporting to direct supervisor and CEO. Track activities and deliverables.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with all departments and within SCS to achieve goals.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of eight years' experience in professional fundraising, marketing, or community relations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record of creating positive revenue flow as evidenced by effective marketing and external affairs plans and measurable KPIs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.
• Typical office environment.
• Involves discomforts from continual use of video display terminal.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

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We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

At Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.