Director of Development

As a Best of Hartford organization, a career at Duncaster in more than just a place to work.  Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced.  Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting.  Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships.

Overview

The position of Director of Development’s key initiatives is to oversee the Duncaster Foundation in meeting its mission to enrich the lives of those we serve through excellence in senior living, life enhancement activities, and person-centered care.  

Essential Functions

• To work with the Foundation’s Executive Director and Duncaster Foundation Board to oversee the Duncaster Foundation, including the Endowment, restricted funds and the unrestricted funds.
• Manages the annual campaign including maintaining an up-to-date database, writing the campaign letter, and writing thank you letters.
• Cultivate donors through relationships, education and increased visibility of Duncaster, Inc. and the Duncaster Foundation to residents, families, community, corporations, and service organizations.
• Act as staff liaison for the Restricted Fund committees when needed.
• Act as the staff liaison for the Duncaster, Inc. Community Outreach Committee.
• Manages the grant process - identify needs, finds potential grantors, writes grant proposals, makes sure funding is used properly, prepares grant reports and communicates with funders in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with the finance department to develop the annual operating budget for the Duncaster Foundation.
• Attend Duncaster Foundation Board meetings, assist chair to determine the agenda and records meeting minutes.
• Assist with recruitment and orientation of board members.
• Works in coordination with the Sales and Marketing department for public relations, advertising, and community outreach as needed.
• Is an active member of the organization's fundraising events.
• Collaborate with Duncaster departments for special events.
• Writes appropriate articles for publication in reports and brochures.
• Develops and maintains an awareness and knowledge of the Duncaster Foundation to current residents.
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings, educational programs, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in philanthropy studies or related field is required.
• 3 years of experience in fundraising and/or development is required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience in non-profit structure and accounting.
• Experience in supervising and training personnel.

Environment and Working Conditions

• Ability to focus on task needs and perform intellectual executive functions as related to the functions of the business operation.
• Ability to execute intellectual tasks and duties under conditions of high demand and distraction.
• Ability to complete the essential functions of the position with or with adaptive personal devices (e.g., hearing aid, corrective lenses).
• Ability to operate equipment and technology required for the position.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Able to assist with the evacuation of residents under emergency status to the best of their physical ability.
• Able to function independently with integrity and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.          
• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Able to occasionally push and/or pull a force of up to 7 pounds as relates to file cart.
• Able to reach overhead, bend, and occasionally carry or lift up to 25 pounds.

Hours

1st Shift, Full-time 40 hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Pay

$90,000.00/yr

What are the benefits?

Working in a Life Plan community will bring out the best in you.  As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a truly rewarding career path, with multiple exciting benefits, including the following:

• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
• Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
• Discount employee lunches
• Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
• Referral bonuses
• Free parking
• Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
• Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own “Funcaster” Committee