Resource Development Director

Reports To:  

Chief Executive Officer

Purpose: 

The Resource Development Director creates and oversees both the annual development and communications plan and the organization’s strategic resource development plan. The director is responsible for planning, execution, and control and evaluation of fundraising, volunteer recruitment and retention, and public relations/marketing activities. Ensures that the development staff and the organization utilize the highest ethical and professional standards and best practices as established by AFP.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Executive Director, serves as liaison to the Board of Directors for private sector resource development and communications, serves as a member of the organization’s senior staff team, and provides staffing for the board’s Resource Development Committee.
• Assists the Executive Director and the Board in strategic planning, in particular with regard to private sector resource development.
• Creates and leads the implementation of an annual development plan with specific goals and outcomes for annual giving, major gifts, constituent giving and volunteer engagement (individuals, faith communities, businesses and corporations, civic organizations, and private foundations).
• Oversees tracking of all in-kind donations values, in particular with regard to the Welcome Home Project. 
• Ensures strong donor stewardship program is in place for retention and growth and resource data collection is sufficient for management and reporting.
• Manages resource development staff, including supervision, ensuring that staff have adequate resources to carry out their work, have access to training and continuing education, and that work is conducted in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Oversees and sets goals for staff working with volunteer engagement, including recruitment, placement, supervision, nurture and appreciation, and retention.
• Engages in and coordinates public speaking presentations to constituent groups, in particular businesses, civic and community groups, and faith communities.
• Provides leadership for point-of-entry tours for the organization.
• Works with staff, in particular the Annual Giving Director and the Strategic Gifts Director, to produce Welcome Home, the annual multi-year fundraising event as well as activities of the Key Society.
• Responsible for working with the Executive Director in writing press releases; working with the resource development staff in writing materials for newsletters and annual reports, newsletters, social media and collateral materials, such as brochures, fact sheets, and multi-media presentations.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications
 Qualifications include a passion for the mission of Homeward Bound and the work to end homelessness, a BA/BS degree, a minimum of five years of full-time professional non-profit development work, a proven track record of fundraising success, demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications skills, and experience in staff leadership and supervision. Experience with the Benevon model of fundraising is a plus.
 
To apply: Apply online or email resume and cover letter to AmyN@HomewardBoundWNC.Org

Please include Resume & Cover Letter that includes details of your non- profit fundraising experience. 

 Salary Range: $68,000- $75,000

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Homeward Bound WNC is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-Time & 3/4 Time Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance: (100% paid plan) We care about your health, which is why we provide a robust health insurance plan. The company covers the premium for the standard plan, and employees have the option to choose from buy-up options for enhanced coverage. Our free plan currently covers all of these services at 100% with NO copay: mental health & substance abuse, Primary Care, Preventative & Urgent Care visits.

• Dental Insurance: (100% paid plan) Your dental health matters to us, and we offer comprehensive dental insurance with coverage paid by the employer.

• Annual Self-Care Fund: Take care of yourself! Each year, you'll receive a self-care fund of $200, which you can use for wellness activities, gym memberships, or anything that promotes your well-being.

• Paid Holidays: We believe in work-life balance and provide paid holidays on all Federal holidays to give you time to celebrate and relax with your loved ones. (If you work a holiday you get another day off during that week)

• Vacation: Enjoy your time off with 4 weeks of paid vacation each year. We understand the importance of rest and encourage you to take the time you need to recharge. The accrual rate increases at every anniversary until you hit 4 years of service. (at 4 years of service t is 20 hours per month accrual for 240 hours annually)

• Sick Time: Your health is essential, and we offer 96 hours of sick time in your first year to ensure you have the support you need when facing health-related challenges. This also increases annually up to 5 years of service.

• Life Insurance: (100% paid benefit) Your loved ones' security is important, and we provide life insurance coverage equivalent to your annual salary, paid by the employer. You have options to increase the amount as a buy up option.

• 401(k) with Match: Secure your financial future with our 401(k) plan, and take advantage of the company match to help you save for retirement. We do have a match program.

• Vision Insurance: We've got your vision covered with our vision insurance plan, ensuring you have access to regular eye care.

• Short-Term Disability: In the event of a short-term disability, you can rely on our disability insurance to help you during your recovery.

• Accident Insurance: Accidents happen, and we offer accident insurance coverage to assist you in unforeseen circumstances.

• Cancer Policy: Your health is our priority, and we provide additional coverage through a cancer policy to support you in challenging times.

• Remote Work: We understand the value of work-life balance and offer one optional remote work day each week, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home.

• Work Cell Phone: Stay connected with a work cell phone provided by the company, enabling smooth communication and collaboration. 

• EAP Program: We offer a free employee assistance program to assist with free counseling, financial assistance and more.

• FSA: We are rolling out a new Flexible Spending Account program in January to help employees who wish to contribute and have tax free money to use towards any medical needs.

• Employee Discount Program: We have an outstanding discount program! The program currently offers many discounts that can be shared with your family. Discount concerts, vacations, Sam’s Club memberships, health, fitness & beauty, and more!

• We love being able to offer outstanding benefits and we continue to keep our eyes open for more ways to show our appreciation to our employees!