Development Director He Sapa

Friends of the Children He Sapa is seeking an exceptional Professional Development Director to join our team. Are you flexible and ready to take on a wide range of Development support tasks Is working for an organization that inspires you a critical aspect of your job search We may have the perfect career for you.

Our model is proven to break the cycle of generational poverty for Wakanyeja (children) who face the most barriers by providing professional mentors to thousands of youth across the country.

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN HE SAPA VALUES

Our values guide us to achieve our mission. Each value applies not only to our youth Friends and program teams but also applies to all Friends of the Children employees volunteers and partners. We use our values to make informed decisions; to hire coach and manage; and most importantly we use our values to change the way the world treats and views our most vulnerable youth.

PUT CHILDREN FIRST

We intentionally serve youth who are facing the greatest obstacles. To help our youth discover their limitless potential we foster their internal resiliency. We listen to our youth and base decisions on each youths needs and dreams. We prioritize self-care so that we bring our best selves to our work and focus on our youth.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS ON LOVE

We nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love and acceptance. Our practice is rooted in the wisdom of communities tailoring support to honor each youths unique identity and shared heritage. We dont give up easily and take a no matter what approach to our work. We intentionally develop collaborative relationships over time with trust empathy and healthy communication. We build community through one-on-one connections that are authentic respectful and meaningful.

COMMIT TO EMPOWERMENT

We leverage personal strengths to take ownership of our futures. We build relationships within the communities of our youth and families to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities. We consistently inspire possibility through empathy hard work and a sense of fun. We model all of this for our youth families and each other.

PURSUE GOALS RELENTLESSLY

We celebrate all achievements big and small. We are disciplined in our commitment to goals while innovative in how we reach them. We believe that the definition of success requires intentional reflection and adjustment over time. We work together and hold ourselves accountable using data to achieve both short-term and long-term outcomes.

UNLOCK ALL POTENTIAL

We believe everyone deserves the chance to reach their full potential because where you start shouldnt decide how far you go. We advocate to ensure every child regardless of historical and present challenges has the resources support and voice needed to thrive. We amplify and listen to the hopes and dreams of the children families and communities we serve. We harness different perspectives to overcome barriers and drive measurable change for every child. Together we work to challenge and remove obstacles so potential isnt limited by any circumstance.

Basic Function / Position Objective:

Our Development Director will be instrumental in accomplishing the fundraising goals of the chapter. They will work alongside our Executive Director (ED) the Board of Directors with support from our staff and Friends and in coordination with the rest of the Friends National network to actualize the organizations fiscal goals and values.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Passion for serving youth facing the most challenging situations
• Work effectively with the ED Board and independently- to identify and cultivate donors including individuals corporations and foundations.
• Support the ED and Board of Directors in revising and implementing a development plan systems and strategies as necessary to advance our fundraising efforts to the next level.
• Perform prospect research on individuals corporations and foundations and evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
• Demonstrate and create processes for showing gratitude in timely appropriate and delightful ways
• Actively participate in aspects of planning budgeting and managingthe growth and development of the organization through philanthropy.
• In partnership with the team plan and implement a minimum of two successful events each year.
• Excellent organization time management delegation and follow-up skills.
• Coordinate with ED and board on revenue targets and achievements
• Plan and execute special funding opportunities (end-of-year appeal Annual Report etc.)
• Collaborate with OD on a basic communications plan that will focus on educating and raising visibility for donors and prospects. This should include social media channels and electronic newsletters.
• Familiarity with state local and national philanthropic governmental and business communities.
• Ability to research prepare submit and manage grant proposals and reports
• Collaborate with grant writers to ensure grant deadlines are met ahead of schedule allowing for contingency plans in case of unexpected delays or digital failures.
• Make and in some cases attend appointments with/for ED with foundation officers and other prospects and arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers foundation trustees)
• Prepare and facilitate timely specific and relevant materials for development meetings and conversations.
• Identify and utilize creative methods for gathering stories from Friends to be shared as appropriate.
• Strive to ensure that the organizations commitment to equity is reflected in all decisions communications and processes.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Be willing and able to attend and actively participate in team meetings staff functions and development events
• Possess commitment to extreme attention to detail including but not limited to the ability to implement self-checking procedures for data entry produce accurate correspondence and reports and produce and edit written materials accurately and consistently.
• Have excellent project management and organizational skills to routinely manage and prioritize daily work and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously especially during high-volume times of the year
• Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Have a passion for serving youth facing the most challenging situations
• Be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and willingness to learn
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be social media savvy

Required Education Experience and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree or 7 years of equivalent experience required
• Provide specific evidence of success in fundraising

Preferred Experience and Abilities:

• Two to three years of professional experience in sales and/or fundraising is desired.

Additional qualifications:

• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years
• Connection/Experience with Indigenous culture and lifeways
• Advocate to secure additional resources opportunities and services for youth as appropriate
• Basic knowledge of Indigenous historical trauma and trauma/healing-informed practices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work respectfully with sovereign tribal nations tribal departments and tribal communities
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children families teachers and others involved in each childs life
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A sense of humor is a plus

SALARY RANGE:

• $80000 to 85000 annually

BENEFITS:

• 3 weeks paid vacation. Comprehensive health dental and vision. 401k with 3% match.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL:

• Professional

Required Education Experience and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree or 7 years of equivalent experience required
• Provide specific evidence of success in fundraising

Preferred Experience and Abilities:

• Two to three years of professional experience in fundraising.

Report to:

• Executive Director and the Board of Directors

Offices willbe located in Rapid City

Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be theDevelopment Director for the He Sapa chapterat Friends of the Children!

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