Director of Advancement

JOB TITLE: Director of Advancement

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Advancement will create a comprehensive development operation for the Mercy Center for Women, including implementation of the annual giving and communications programs.

PROFILE: The Mercy Center for Women is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and is committed to enhancing the dignity of each person we serve through healing of body, mind and spirit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Identifying, cultivating and soliciting annual gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations to fund capital improvements, create scholarship opportunities and support ongoing programs

o Provide stewardship in recognition of donor philanthropy

o Provide for on-going promotion of planned giving opportunities

o Produce donor materials for print and web; manage and plan advancement events

o Lead external relationship building with a variety of constituencies; working with volunteers and others to identify linkage, ability and interest of major gift prospects; assisting academic leadership in efforts to identify sources and prepare proposals to government, corporations, foundations and granting agencies

o Plan and administer the department's annual operating budget

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

o Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of five years progressively responsible fundraising experience in a non-profit development/fundraising environment preferred

o Expertise and a record of success in developing positive, long-term donor relationships and soliciting major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations

o Demonstrated ability to compose strong, clearly written material, including general correspondence, grant proposals and major reports

o Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

o Team-oriented with proven skills in motivating, empowering, and providing direction

o Strict adherence to confidentiality of data

o Initiative to develop new systems, and work independently and entrepreneurially

o Ability to relate with staff and volunteers

o Familiarity with donor database applications

o Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel