Regional Director of Development

Department: Program

Relationships: Region 7 Executive Director, Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Location: This position will be reporting to the SOPA Regional office in Harrisburg Area

Position Summary:
Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) is embarking on an exciting reorganization and seeks an enthusiastic leader to oversee all geographic area fundraising activities within the newly formed Region 7 area to include Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon,
Mifflin/Juniata, Perry and York Counties. In conjunction with regional staff, state staff and local volunteers the Regional Development Director is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies that align with SOPA’s Strategic Plan and ensuring the Region is meeting stated revenue goals.

This includes:

• Working with Regional Executive Director, state staff and program volunteers to

develop and execute fundraising plans to assure regional budget is met or exceeded.

• Leading and supporting Region 7 Fundraising Team Leaders (volunteers) for day to day

activities in region.

• Recruitment and training of Region 7 fundraising volunteers for regional and Team

events.

• Providing support and guidance to Region 7 Team fundraising activities (per county as

part of the full Region 7 fundraising plan) toward the implementation of an annual
campaign comprised of direct gifts and special events.
o Working with Region 7 Fund Raising Leadership Team, actively seek partnerships
that will strategically raise the presence and impact of Special Olympics
Pennsylvania within this Region by implementing strategies for funding growth
including corporate and individual donors, sponsorships and grants. Partner with
state office to elevate major gifts.
o Work with SOPA state office staff to provide coordination and implementation
of Region 7 Fund Raising Plan to ensure synchronized activities with state-run
fundraising initiatives and events.
o Ensure collaboration within the region and with other regions across the state
for fundraising activities.
o Financial management including assessment of all fund raising activities to
ensure appropriate ROI (effort vs. revenue) and make appropriate adjustments.
o Working with state Director of Development Administration, implements
fundraising policies and procedures, especially those related to fund raising, as
related to the region itself, with other regions, statewide, and SONA/SOI
o Public awareness – enhance the visibility of Special Olympics Pennsylvania as a
whole and to meet the needs within the Region (i.e., volunteers, donor/sponsor
marketing, athletes, etc.).
o Other duties as assigned.

Candidate must demonstrate experience in:

· Supervision of volunteer committees.

· Development/FR experience specifically; identifying and developing partnerships for financial support (donor/sponsors), developing and coordinating fund raising events, and writing and executing Fund Raising Plan.

· Computer proficiency (able to utilize office software programs including Microsoft Office).

Required Qualifications:

· Two or more years in a senior management position or like experience with demonstrated positive fund raising results.

· Nonprofit experience either in professional or volunteer positions.

· Proven knowledge of fund raising planning and reporting procedures.

· Commitment to travel throughout the Region’s geographic area as well as evenings and weekend work as needed.

· Budget development and execution experience.

· Excellent oral and written communications skills.

· Awareness of Region 7’s community resources via relationships and/or familiarity with business, volunteer resources, etc. within the program area.

Serious applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement.

No phone calls will be accepted. Resumes sent for positions other than this posting will not receive a response. Communications from recruiters will not be acknowledged.

Special Olympics Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves and can do their best work.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) provides year-round training and competition in 21 Olympic-type sports to 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or closely related developmental disabilities. For 50 years, SOPA and its 54 local programs have used the power of sports to transform the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and unite everyone by fostering community and building a more acceptable and civil society. SOPA is much more than a sports organization. Through its Athlete Leadership Programs, athletes assume meaningful leadership roles, influence change within the Special Olympics movement and take on roles as Global Messengers (trained as public speakers for Special Olympics), athlete representatives, coaches, board members and more. SOPA also addresses major challenges facing its athletes including healthcare. The Healthy Athletes program offers athletes free health screenings in the form of eye, ear, dental and podiatry assessments. Athletes are also taught how to live active lifestyles, eat healthy and more. Additionally, SOPA strives to create a unified world by promoting inclusion, uniting communities, and changing attitudes. Through Unified Sports, SOPA brings together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities as equal teammates in training and competition, which promotes respect and acceptance, and facilitates meaningful relationships between people of all abilities. For more information about how you can join “The Inclusion Revolution,” visit www.specialolympicspa.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,956.00 - $58,695.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person