What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director position at Northern Illinois Hospice?
On behalf of our client, Northern Illinois Hospice (www.northernillinoishospice.org), FurstExecs is recruiting and evaluating candidates for the Development Director, Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation position.
Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation was established in October 2013 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. The Foundation’s mission is to assist in funding the operation, educational activities and services of Northern Illinois Hospice, working to ensure that quality hospice care options are available to all those in need in our community.
The Development Director, Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation will be an active and valuable participant in the continued growth and prosperity of Northern Illinois Hospice.
The Development Director, Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Experience, Qualifications & Education
The qualified candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive fundraising experienced and demonstrated success in soliciting major gifts required. Track record of prospecting, cultivating, soliciting, and successfully closing donor gifts is required. A Certified Fund-Raising Executive certification (CFRE) is preferred or achieved within two years of hire; other applicable certifications will be considered. Grant writing experience is a plus.
In addition, the qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree. An advanced degree is a plus.
Personal & Professional Attributes
The qualified candidate will have a personal and professional style which includes the following traits:
- Belief in the mission and vision of Northern Illinois Hospice and Northern
Illinois Hospice Foundation
- Demonstrate kindness, respect and dignity
- Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising best practices
- Experience in identifying, cultivating and soliciting funders and donors
- Demonstrated success in creating, building, and implementing a strategic
fund development plan
- Passionate, high performing, assertive and flexible
- Highly successful and proven engagement skills
- High performing, world-class customer service skills
- Excellent writing and verbal skills, including strong public speaking skills
- High-energy individual with sophisticated interpersonal skills
- High-energy individual with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Excellent organizational skills
During the first six to twelve months in this role, the successful candidate can expect the following challenges:
- Establish personal credibility within the organization, donors, and stakeholders.
- Develop an annual operating plan (including action items to make progress toward strategic plan objectives).
- Implement annual operating plan, managing Foundation operations to achieve established goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with Foundation Board Members to develop Board committees, education, and engagement.
- Determine department’s resource needs and staffing plan.
As a member of the Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation team, the successful candidate will be in a highly visible and significant area of the organization. Outstanding performance in this position will most likely lead to continued professional growth and to increased responsibility within the organization.
