Senior Director of Development

Senior Director of Development

At Maryhurst we are dedicated to helping children adults and families heal from trauma and build brighter futures. Through our residential treatment programs community-based homes transitional living services and outpatient counseling programs we provide compassionate evidence-based care that promotes safety stability and long-term success. Maryhurst Renewal offers individual group and family counseling in office home and school-based settings helping individuals overcome barriers and thrive in their communities.

We are seeking an experienced relationship-focused Senior Director of Development to lead and advance Maryhursts fundraising and philanthropic efforts. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that strengthen donor relationships expand major gift support and build a sustainable culture of philanthropy.

The Senior Director of Development manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects while providing leadership for major gifts annual giving donor stewardship capital campaign activities and development operations. Working closely with the CEO senior leadership team Board of Directors volunteers and community stakeholders this position plays a key role in securing the philanthropic resources necessary to support and grow Maryhursts mission and impact.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Uphold Maryhursts mission by adhering to organizational policies and regulatory standards while consistently demonstrating empathy compassion and respect in all interactions.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace by promoting teamwork valuing diverse perspectives and committing to equity inclusion and belonging in every aspect of our work.
• Practice responsible stewardship of Maryhursts financial informational and physical resources to support the agencys goals with integrity and efficiency.
• Advance our commitment to diversity by actively recognizing honoring and embracing the unique identities and lived experiences of those we serve.
• Learn about and commit to trauma-informed workplace practices which include open communication group learning emotional health and a recognition of how exposure to adversity affects program participants and coworkers; trauma-informed principles guide our daily interactions with peers youth and families at Maryhurst

Behavioral Competencies

• Relationship Building Builds authentic trusting relationships with donors prospects volunteers colleagues and community partners. Understands individual interests and motivations and develops meaningful connections to Maryhursts mission.
• Strategic Thinking Develops fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals. Uses data donor knowledge and external trends to identify opportunities and adapt strategies as circumstances change.
• Initiative Demonstrates energy persistence and the ability to work effectively with a high degree of independence. Proactively identifies opportunities takes appropriate action and maintains momentum toward established goals.
• Planning/Organizing Effectively manages a significant donor portfolio multiple fundraising priorities staff responsibilities and campaign activities. Prioritizes work establishes goals follows through on commitments and maintains attention to detail.
• Leadership & Collaboration Engages and motivates staff senior leadership Board members and volunteers around shared fundraising goals. Creates accountability while fostering teamwork trust and a commitment to results.

Key Responsibilities

Strategize and Lead

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies goals priorities and action plans to increase philanthropic support for Maryhurst.
• Develop strategies for major gifts annual giving corporate and foundation support planned giving donor stewardship and other development initiatives.
• Monitor fundraising performance pipeline activity revenue projections and progress toward established goals and recommend strategies to strengthen results.
• Help foster a culture of philanthropy by engaging staff Board members volunteers and other stakeholders in Maryhursts fundraising efforts.

Cultivate and Solicit

• Manage a portfolio of 75100 current and prospective major donors with responsibility for qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
• Develop individual strategies and giving goals for donors and prospects and maintain an active schedule of meaningful donor and prospect interactions.
• Personally solicit major gifts and serve as a primary fundraiser working with leadership Board members and campaign volunteers.
• Build long-term donor relationships by connecting philanthropic interests with Maryhursts mission programs and priorities and ensuring meaningful stewardship and recognition.

Manage Campaign and Pipeline

• Lead the active management of Maryhursts Capital Campaign and major-gift prospect pipeline ensuring priority prospects have appropriate strategies next steps timelines and relationship managers.
• Utilize moves management practices to advance prospects from identification and qualification through cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
• Work with leadership Board members volunteers and development staff to identify and qualify new major-gift prospects and maintain accurate projections of anticipated gifts.

Lead Team and Development Operations

• Supervise coach and support the Development Associate and Database Coordinator establishing clear expectations priorities and accountability for results.
• Ensure effective development operations including accurate donor and prospect records moves management gift acknowledgement stewardship reporting and appropriate use of the donor database.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to coordinate fundraising activities donor engagement and development priorities.

Annual Giving and Donor Engagement

• Provide strategic direction for annual giving and donor renewal efforts using donor data and segmentation to strengthen acquisition retention upgrading and reactivation.
• Develop strategies that deepen donor engagement and create a pipeline from annual giving to major and planned giving.
• Support fundraising and cultivation events as opportunities to strengthen donor relationships identify prospects and advance individuals toward greater engagement and giving.

Engage Leadership Board and Volunteers

• Partner with the CEO senior leadership Board members and key volunteers to identify cultivate solicit and steward donors and prospects.
• Equip Board members and volunteers to support fundraising through introductions relationship building donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Participate in appropriate Board campaign and development committee activities and represent Maryhurst professionally with donors prospects and community partners.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications Nonprofit Management or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience including major gifts and relationship-based fundraising.
• Proven success in identifying cultivating soliciting and securing major philanthropic gifts.
• Strong knowledge of major gifts annual giving donor stewardship capital campaigns corporate and foundation giving and planned giving.
• Experience managing donor portfolios and fundraising pipelines to achieve revenue goals.
• Experience supervising coaching and developing staff.
• Strong relationship-building skills with donors community partners volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership Board members and community leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical organizational time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor database/CRM systems; Raisers Edge or Blackbaud experience preferred.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid drivers license and eligibility to drive under Maryhurst policy.
• Ability to travel locally and attend occasional evening and weekend events as needed.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This position functions in a routine administrative office environment
• Sedentary work sitting most of each work shift
• Occasional activity involving push pull or lift of up to twenty pounds
• Driving
• Walking

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Wellness Incentives

How to Apply: Please submit the following to

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Three professional references

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as inclusive of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description does not constitute a contract nor does it alter the at-will status of the employee/employer relationship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Maryhurst provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race creed color religion national origin age sex marital status sexual orientation or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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