Department: Director of Development Date Prepared: 06/22/2023

Prepared by: Executive Director Reports to: Executive Director

FSLA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Summary of Position

The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition recruits foster and adoptive homes for the St. Louis Metropolitan
area, which includes 7 counties in Missouri and 7 counties in Illinois. This full-time leadership position will
manage all aspects of the development program to support the Coalition's mission. The Director of
Development reports directly to the Executive Director and supervises the Grants & Data Manager,
Director of External Relations, Special Events Director, and Development Associate. The candidate should
possess excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills and work effectively under
pressure. The Director of Development is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time,
within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. This position requires a candidate who is
energetic, collaborative, and progressive. The candidate should possess the necessary skills and
experience to manage and lead project teams effectively. Additionally, candidates should maintain clear
and open communication with all stakeholders.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• As a member of the Coalition's Leadership Team, the individual who holds this position must

demonstrate the ability to:

o Provide constructive and strategic feedback to the Leadership Team.
o Facilitate decision-making and communications within and between internal and external

constituents and professionals for the development and enhancement of the organization.
o Direct and develop people.

Willingness to initiate difficult discussions.
o Shape positive organizational culture

o Evaluate and monitor team and agency-wide progress towards annual goals and
objectives.

o Drive execution
o Have vision and see the big picture (especially when things get challenging).
o Demonstrate emotional and professional maturity and introspection.
o Stand up and get involved when necessary—strong advocacy skills.

• …Lead by example
• Director of Development will oversee a team of 4: Director of Special Events, Grants & Data Manager,

Director of External Relations, and Development Associate.

• Develop and implement a successful development plan to include individual giving, corporate and

foundation grants, annual appeals, special events, third-party events, Board of Directors and Junior
Board gifts, planned giving, etc.

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to attend Board meetings and encourage them to solicit

event sponsorships and other gifts.

• Project Planning: The Development Director is responsible for developing project plans that outline

the scope, objectives, and deliverables of each project. This includes identifying project milestones,
timelines, and budgets, evaluating the success of each project, and identifying areas for improvement.

• Communication & Marketing: Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure all agency

communications reflect the Coalition’s mission and vision and go out in a timely manner to
stakeholders and the community.

• Stewardship & Major Gifts: Develop new relationships and increase levels of involvement and support

among donors and prospects through regular in-person contact, follow-ups by phone, mail, or group
activities (alone or with the Executive Director, Development Team, or Board Members).

• Grants: Research and prepare proposals to select foundations and corporations in support of the

Coalition’s mission. Collaborate with Grants & Data Manager and Evaluation and Learning department
for grant application and report submission.

• Events: Support the Director of Events with event budgets and timelines and all other duties as

needed.

• Navigate and use various software packages to obtain, create, collect, track, and analyze program

data in a timely manner as required by the funder and/or the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. This
includes but is not limited to Salesforce.

• Complete daily activity log.

• Respect and demonstrate understanding for differences including the ability to interact effectively

with individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin,
sexual orientation, age, disability, and socioeconomic status.

• Receive and respond to training, coaching, supervision, and feedback; works well in a team setting.

• Respond to communication from families, professionals, donors, and volunteers in a timely manner.

• Participate in team and agency meetings and/or individual professional consultations. The majority

of these meetings should be in person (virtually during pandemic restrictions).

• Follow procedures for meeting with, calling, and consulting supervisors.

Department-Specific / Non-Essential Functions

• Support the Coalition’s mission – attend special events, training events, and other “all hands-on deck”

activities.

• Participate in general administrative tasks as needed by the agency.

• Support other agency staff as necessary to meet agency goals.

• Focus on agency-wide success.

• Demonstrate flexibility by adjusting to work within new structures, processes, requirements or

cultures; responds quickly and positively to change.

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree preferred

Experience

Experience in nonprofit development, soliciting and maintaining major gifts, and working with the Board
of Directors. Demonstrated ability to work with top-level community leaders and philanthropists.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build long-term relationships with donors. Embrace the
teams' autonomy and allow collaboration and new opportunities to emerge. Strong organizational skills,
outstanding writing skills, and attention to detail. Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office programs;
familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.

Additional Skills/Competencies necessary to carry out services to the service population’s culture
and socio-economic characteristics.

• Obtain a cultural awareness that results in a clear understanding of the worldview that directs

individual interactions with people of other backgrounds.

• Ability to identify needs unique to various diverse populations including those of different gender

identities, sexual orientation, ethnic groups, race, and physical or mental capacity, and address
those needs with community resource referrals.

• Understanding diversity (ethnic, religious, socio-economic, etc.) as well as sensitivity to the

situations of the children and families the organization serves.

• Assist other professionals and team members in understanding diverse populations' unique

needs/characteristics.

• Follows rules of confidentiality for the children and families the organization serves.
• Pass required background checks (references, Family Care Safety Registry, Form 1-9, etc.).
• Free of criminal history.
• Fulfills the responsibility of a mandated reporter in the State of Missouri.
• Behaves with integrity, demonstrates high ethical standards, and displays a positive image of the

Organizational Relationships/Scope

This position reports to the Executive Director and Management Team. Collaborative consultation will be
sought from all teams.

Working Conditions

Candidates are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing
employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to
this requirement in accordance with applicable law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing
roles, particularly those involving close contact with vulnerable individuals, accommodations that involve
remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in
the interactive process on an individualized basis in light of each particular role.

• COVID-19 safety precautions outlined by the agency must be followed.
• This position entails work in the community and office.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively.
• The physical requirements of this job includes: sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs; lifting up

expectations of this position.

Agency Shared Values

Employees of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition agree to hold themselves and colleagues to the
following values:

• Equity: We insist on fairness and respect. We are deliberate in ensuring everyone has safety,

opportunity, access, and support to be heard.

• Family: We are family. We are connected and support one another in meeting the needs of our

own families and the families we serve. We assume the best and are committed to each other.

• Diversity: We celebrate differences and harness the power that diversity brings. Every viewpoint

is heard and honored. We are stronger because of our differences.

• Innovation & Excellence: We are intentional about knowing better and doing better, using

innovation and solution-focus approaches with courageous passion and excellence.

• Inclusion: We respect, leverage, and engage everyone’s unique strengths and talents so each

individual can contribute to their full potential.

• Integrity: We are an agency built on integrity, maintaining a culture of trust, respect, transparency,

and honesty. We walk in our truth and uphold ethical standards.

• Courage: We stand up for each other and what is right for our clients and stakeholders with truth,

vulnerability, and accountability.

• Teamwork & Collaboration: We develop and maintain authentic relationships by being flexible

and open-minded and maximizing the strengths of each individual in the team to accomplish the
best outcome for our children and families. Everyone contributes in leadership.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees
assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Job Description Acknowledgment

I have received, reviewed, and fully understand the job description for this position. I further understand
that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any
and all conditions as described.

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