Foundation Executive Director

Job Title : Executive Director of Development

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with residents and coworkers every day.

The Executive Director of Development reports to the Vice President of Advancement and manages annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns; this role is charged with meeting the organization's targets and contributing to the overall growth of philanthropy with a reasonably sized prospect pool; this individual has a rich fund development background and has a strong track record of successful management.

Essential Functions :

• Participates as a member of the leadership team contributing to the overall planning and providing fundraising counsel to senior leadership as requested
• Manages annual giving fund and ensures effective coordination between annual giving, legacy gifts, and major gifts
• Provides the essential leadership and guidance for team members to maximize productivity; set performance standards, evaluate performance; implement professional development activities for on-going mentorship
• Manages the planning and implementation of the employee appeal, annual giving, and caring families fundraising plans
• Maintains a donor pool of leadership and major gift prospects to cultivate, solicit, and steward
• Hires, trains, motivates, supervises team members to achieve goal-oriented outcomes. Manages 1 direct report who helps with events and administrative tasks
• Works closely with marketing, local churches, pastors, and organizations in the community
• Attends resident events and special initiatives

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, and may need to crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift 25 pounds. A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has a temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). Minimal exposure to infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens. Minimal exposure to chemicals and hazardous waste. The work will have some short notice requests, timelines for completion of tasks or reports, and some major projects extending over months. The employee will experience frequent travel by car with occasional overnight stays. Some exposure to outside weather conditions in the course of travel.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.