Development Officer

The United Methodist Youth Home seeks a full-time Development Officer. This is a key position of the Development team and will support in the execution of development strategies and functions. Aspects of the job include building partnerships in the community as well as implementation of annual fundraising plans to sustain the mission of the Youth Home.

Responsibilities and Duties

Essential functions and core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Operating Responsibilities

• Work with the organizational leadership to determine the vision for the department.
• Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.
• Collaborate on setting goals and plans for department and team
• Collaborate with the team on the development of donor relationships, community partnerships, and overseeing donor “pipeline” process, including: identification, qualification through research, cultivation, request for support, stewardship of relationships, and acknowledgement of gift(s)
• Develop individualized strategies to renew and upgrade donor gifts
• Give presentations at community events, churches, and local business venues.
• Develop and cultivate sponsorship and community partnership opportunities

2. Organizational Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Development Team to create greater fundraising and outreach possibilities
• Support the Development Team in event(s) planning, developing annual fund campaigns, drafting direct appeals, and ensuring messaging consistency
• Have familiarity with Bloomerang, our donor database, and maintain accurate, up-to- date records

The above information reflects the general responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Other duties may be assigned that are not listed in the above job description and the organization may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Job Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. · Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, marketing, philanthropy, or related field preferred
• At least 2-4 years of development and fundraising experience with experience in the non-profit sector preferred
• Pass pre-employment health and drug screen as well as Department of Child Services background checks

Critical skills

• At least 2 years of development and fundraising experience
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
• High attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and a high level of professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through with medium and long term projects
• Ability to connect with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (85% paid by Employer)
• Dental
• Vision (paid for by Employer)
• Standard Life Insurance (paid for by Employer)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO (4 weeks within 1 year)
• Simple IRA after 1 year (Employer match up to 3%)
• BFit Corporate Membership
• Paid Bereavement
• Paid Extended Illness (up to 280 hours)
• FirstStop Telehealth Program

About Us

To fill out an official application visit our website at https://umyh.org/career/

For over 45 years, the United Methodist Youth Home has served some of Indiana's most vulnerable youth. At UMYH, we provide a variety of programming centered on helping at-risk youth become responsible and productive members of the community. The young people we serve have faced incredibly difficult obstacles and struggle to develop healthy coping skills. They are in need of a delicate balance of care and discipline. The treatment we provide is designed to achieve this, while empowering the youth to overcome the serious traumas they have faced and learn the skills needed to live

UMYH is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This company participates in E-verify

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Evansville, IN 47715 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000