Sr. Dir. of Major Giving & Community Impact Programs

FosterAdopt ConnectIndependence, MO, US

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Job Description

Salary : $60,000 - 80,000 / year

Senior Director of Major Giving & Community Impact Programs

Job Category : Development / Client Assistance

Job Status : Full Time

Reports to :

Chief Advancement Officer

AboutFosterAdopt Connect :

FosterAdopt Connect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative leadership, we are a dedicated, professional staff with a history of over 20 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. Be part of a progressive, diverse and inclusive organization that connects children with families that provide a safe, stable environment for foster and adoptive children. Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.

Job Summary :

The Senior Director of Major Giving & Community Impact Programs is a key member of FosterAdopt

Connects senior leadership team, reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer. This role provides strategic vision and leadership to expand and diversify individual gifts, strengthen community engagement, and drive sustainable impact programs for children and families.

The ideal candidate is an innovative fundraiser and relationship-builder who can integrate proven fundraising practices with creative new strategies to increase donor participation, secure major individual gifts, and advance FosterAdopt

Connects mission of giving back to families impacted by the child welfare system.

Responsibilities : Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Build on existing strategies across fundraising channels including donor meetings and events, direct mail, digital platforms, email, and mid-to-high-level giving (10K+).
Create new strategies in key fundraising areas including capital campaigns, monthly and planned, and high-net-worth individual giving.
Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer to develop and manage the department budget, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
Supervise the Directors of Community Outreach to engage private mid and low level giving.
Collaborate with the Director of Corporate Engagement to identify key individuals for relationship building.
Implement moves management strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.
Provide guidance, leadership and accountability in donor portfolio strategy and implementation.
Monitor all individual fundraising campaigns, evaluate performance, and implement improvements as needed.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling donor materials and campaign collateral that support major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, and donor events.
Conduct market and donor analysis to identify opportunities and challenges for revenue growth across all geographic areas.
Stay current with trends, best practices, and innovations in fundraising and philanthropy.
Work collaboratively across teams, delegate effectively, and inspire staff to deliver results.
Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions.
Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and core values of FAC, and a willingness to perform other duties as required.
Participate in staff meetings and

assist other program staff as needed.

Participate as an active team member with colleagues of all demographics in order to effectively and efficiently serve clients.

Participate as an active team member with all agency departments and attend meetings as assigned.

Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Flexible and a self-starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines.

Use effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children, adults, and their families.

Demonstrates the capability to learn and to practice teamwork; patient and compassionate.

Understands and respects the necessity for confidentiality.

Positive and calm presence in all situations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Commute to meetings within surrounding counties.

Outstanding organizational and planning skills.

Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.

Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppressions.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including :

Highly-competitive health plan.

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.

Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee.

Voluntary life and short-term disability options available.

403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match.

Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.

Employee Assistance Program.

Generous paid time off and holidays.

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.

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