Director of Advancement -Houston, TX

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?:

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
  
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
  1. Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here
  
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide oversight for strategy, execution, and measurement of the effectiveness of all Cenikor Foundation development, special events, major gifts, grants, capital campaigns, and donor relation efforts.
2. Design and implement an advancement plan that meets the needs outlined in the strategic plan, and are tailored to the philanthropic goals of the Foundation.
3. Develop and implement a focused strategy for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
4. Plan and execute capital campaigns as outlined and approved with executive leadership.
5. Prepare and/or provide oversight of the preparation of grants, proposals, gift acknowledgement letters and stewardship reports for prospects and donors on ongoing basis for each region/facility.
6. Establish and maintain a prospect list for each region/facility.
7. Assist board members and others to represent the organization effectively, to successfully solicit contributions and to cultivate current and prospective donors.
8. Provide oversight for all foundation and philanthropic grants, including writing, submission, and grant calendar, including management of external and internal grant writers and their grant production.
9. Work collaboratively with Events and Development Specialist to ensure oversight of all development/special event costs in accordance with pre-approved development plans and budgets. Ensure accurate documentation of donations, gift acknowledgement letters and reporting using Blackbaud.
10. Develop ways for the community to become increasingly involved with Cenikor (including staff, the Board of Directors, the advisory board for each facility, and clients).
11. Work with facility management teams to provide leadership, manage, train and supervise staff or contractors as needed related to event management, philanthropy or volunteer efforts. Suggest improvements where necessary.
12. Articulate the mission, vision, values and goals of the Cenikor Foundation through correspondence, presentations and other opportunities.
13. Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadlines and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.
14. Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
15. Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and Foundation matters, referring questionable issues or activities to the Chief of Staff.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellent strategic philanthropic and development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; must work well under deadline pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible and open to change
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
• Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
• Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
• Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
• Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
• Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

CFRE preferred

Experience:

• Five years of Advancement, Development, Philanthropic Giving, Grant Writing, Public Relations, or related experience required.
• Minimum of two years of leadership of development staff.
• Experience with non-profit, substance use, health care, mental health or education is preferred.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer