Full Time Salaried
182,124.00-208,000.00 USD per hour
The position is responsible for a team's strategic design and management, as well as executing innovative initiatives. This includes developing sophisticated cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship tactics to achieve Front Porch’s fundraising and stewardship goals. Key objectives include securing new gifts, managing relationships with current and prospective donors, and implementing planned giving programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are essential functions of the position that must be performed to effectively perform the position in at least an acceptable manner as defined by Front Porch. In the future, other duties may be assigned and considered essential functions of the position:
• Develop, implement, and nourish a comprehensive, multi-year sustainable development plan that strengthens and expands Front Porch’s commitment to philanthropy. This plan includes supporting key internal priorities and new initiatives that reflect the organization’s mission and values and enhance external impact.
• Provide direction and benchmarks on key deliverables for planned, legacy, and significant gifts, local campaigns, annual appeals, grants, and fundraising/’friendraising’ events.
• Direct the strategies required to build on all aspects of programs, including donor research, cultivation, solicitation, communication, recognition, workflows, and stewardship practices for annual, new, legacy, planned, and major gifts.
• Continually review and refine, as necessary, the reporting, benchmarking, and evaluation systems so that Front Porch leadership and the Foundation team have timely information and key metrics to measure progress.
• Mentor and coach staff, collaborate significantly with the expanded leadership team, and assist staff with the Front Porch Communities Foundation Board.
• Lead the Foundation team’s growth by creating an accountable and responsible teamwork environment. This includes instituting key metrics for fundraising goals, strengthening systems, developing staff, and implementing best practices.
• Oversee donor communication, acknowledgment, and stewardship programs to ensure branding consistency across all sponsorship, donor outreach materials, and promotional efforts that strengthen long-term, sustainable engagement.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing Front Porch visibility. Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts/sponsorships personally and prepare CEO and Board members to solicit them personally, as necessary.
• Ensure the Foundation staff cultivates relationships with individual donors and oversees and directs the institutional fund development program, liaising with Front Porch’s internal and external social impact programs.
• Work with the Finance staff to develop and manage budgets, clarify fund balances and donative intent, and use data analytics and metrics to forecast and track the progress and success of fundraising goals, strategies, and tactics for more significant results.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
DETAILED SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Communication/Interpersonal:
• Effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to the audience's needs.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations live via online or virtual mediums.
• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, executive management, and other stakeholders through positive interaction, problem identification, and resolution.
Decision Making/Organization Skills:
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
Productivity:
• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and organize workload to ensure that timeframes are met and the work is completed within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to define, develop, and analyze performance measures and metrics; exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
Project Management:
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated planning and project oversight/management skills.
• Demonstrated skills in project plan design and implementation, directing projects, coordinating the work of operational teams, and managing project budgets.
• Effectively manages project deadlines and escalates issues as appropriate.
EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
Essential/Preferred
Type
Specialization
Equivalent Experience instead of Education
Essential
Bachelor Degree
Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field
Four years of related work experience
Preferred
Master Degree
Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field
EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
Essential/Preferred
Minimum Experience
Details
Essential
10 years
Fundraising accounting and/or development activities
Preferred
5 years
Fundraising in a non-profit setting.
CREDENTIALS OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
Essential/Preferred
Type
Description
Essential
Preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
