What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Fund Advancement position at Bluestem Communities Management Inc?
Schowalter Villa is looking for a Director of Fund Advancement to join our team!
Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits!
At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:
Health and insurance
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
- AFLAC products
- Voluntary life insurance
Financial wellness
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Gradifi student loan payment program
- Payactiv: Early access to earned wages
Company-paid benefits
- Group term life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off and perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
- Bluestem Wellness Center membership
- Meal discounts at our dining locations
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Position Overview:
The primary objective of the Director of Fund Advancement is to implement and oversee the fundraising and strategies to reach the goals for Schowalter Villa (SV). This position will raise funds for the Good Samaritan Caring Fund, develop donor relationships, identify new donors, direct special events and coordinate estate planning.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead development of fundraising goals for Schowalter Villa in conjunction with the Bluestem VP of Fund Advancement
- Lead development and coordination of Schowalter Villa annual giving
- Assist in development of and following Bluestem policies and procedures relating to fund advancement with specific leadership for Schowalter Villa policies and procedures
- Meet Good Samaritan Caring Fund annual goal and assist all Bluestem Fund Advancement Team members in reaching departmental goals
- Develop strong donor relationships through calls, visits, notes, emails and timely recognition of donors
- Identify new contributors and follow up prospects for Schowalter Villa fundraising, including sponsorships
- Identify referrals and promote estate planning and planned giving
- Maintain accurate and timely donor records
- Establish and maintain working relationships with SV chaplains, SV Advisory Council, SV Executive Director and SV Leadership
- Lead planning and coordinating special events designed to enhance Schowalter Villa public image and fundraising efforts, such as Villa Days and the Garden Party, and assist with Bluestem Gala and Visionaries Dinner
- Communicate with Bluestem Vice President of Fund Advancement regarding Schowalter Villa donors, records and events
- Attend Departmental Meetings and give input regarding area of expertise
- Attend Schowalter Villa Department Head Meetings
- Assist Community Outreach Coordinator with volunteer functions and Villa Partners operations
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be at 18-years of age
- Must have an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Must have 3-5 years of professional fundraising experience such as leading an annual giving campaign
- Must have prior experience in developing donor relationships
- Must be a self-starter and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
- Must be proficient in using a donor database
Physical Requirements:
Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.