Position Summary:

The Development Director provides leadership and development of a diversified fundraising program including individual and corporate giving, planned giving, events and grants research.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects related to the creation, management and execution of fundraising campaigns with a focus on individual and corporate giving and foundation and non-governmental grants at a variety of levels.
• Develop, execute and evaluate a comprehensive plan designed to develop and broaden long-term donor relationships through research of major donor prospects, cultivation and solicitation, resulting in increased donor involvement and financial support to meet the needs of the organization.
• Coordinate and manage fundraising efforts, such as an Annual Appeal Campaign, Giving Tuesday and Thank-a-thon.
• Develop and manage a Development Committee of board and community members.
• Assist with HPC’s annual fundraising luncheon event and plan and manage additional events as appropriate.
• Track and assess fundraising metrics and provide monthly and annual reports as requested.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing a comprehensive fund development program and producing charitable contributions.
• Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and other funding sources.
• Demonstrated ability in planning and implementing long- and short-range development initiatives, such as capital campaigns and donation drives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing demands under aggressive time constraints.
• Knowledge of fundraising databases such as Bloomerang.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated with attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience of comprehensive fundraising methods and identifying sources of funding for non-profit organizations.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel and Power Point) required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

• Prolonged sitting or standing may be required.
• Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination normally associated office work will be performed on a repetitive basis.
• Frequent local travel for presentations and donation coordination.
• Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Olathe, KS 66062: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person