City Director

WHO WE ARE

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Big Table is a fast-growing Christian non-profit that provides care for the largest industry in the nation - those working in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

It is a vibrant industry full of gifted, creative, and generous people. It is also an incredibly tough industry that is the catch basin for the most marginalized in the country : at-risk teens, single parents, minorities, new immigrants, income-insecure seniors, and those formerly incarcerated working to build new lives.

Many work inconsistent hours at multiple jobs, and tough night, weekend, and holiday hours push relationships past the breaking point.

The stress levels are constantly high and most have no safety net, insurance, or benefits. It is the industry with the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the country.

Now with the COVID-19 crisis, the industry faces entirely new challenges as it seeks to rebuild.

Our Mission : Guided by the remarkable example of Jesus, Big Table exists to see the lives of those working in the restaurant and hospitality industry transformed by building community and caring for those who are in crisis, transition, or falling through the cracks.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Big Table seeks a highly skilled, full-time City Director at Big Table’s Colorado Springs location. This position will be a vital part of growing Big Table’s Colorado Springs division, while working closely with the Executive team in Spokane, WA to accomplish organization wide goals.

WHO YOU ARE

CHRISTIAN FAITH is core to your identity , but this faith is marked by deep grace and a delight to care for all regardless of their own interest in faith.

You are a motivational leader with the ability to cast vision and inspire others to join your cause. You believe deeply that you can affect change in your community.

You are a self-assured professional that has strong verbal and written communication skills and are at ease interacting at the executive level.

You are passionate about the mission of Big Table and are eager to share the vision in multiple settings. Establishing financial goals and exceeding those goals makes your heart sing! You thoroughly complete each task assigned to you with excellence and can seamlessly manage multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines.

You are resourceful, well connected in the community and find joy in developing partner relationships while being comfortable with requesting financial support.

You love collaboration but are self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work well independently. You enjoy a culture marked by integrity and honesty that values thoughtful feedback and inspires ongoing learning and development.

You laugh easily and are comfortable in a fast-growing organization that is continually evolving.

CITY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

DEVELOPMENT FUNDING STRATEGY

• Secure mission funding to ensure sustainable local operations.
• Implement funding and communication strategy as defined by Big Table’s Executive Directors. Work with leadership team to create new funding streams unique to local environment.
• Create Revenue one sheets for applicable funding streams and overall care impact.
• Establish clear short and long-term goals for local funding sources.
• Meet with individual and corporate giving partners to share vision, stories of care and transformation, and assure them of their well-placed investment.
• Engage in research to identify new individual, business, and foundation prospects.
• Develop strong relationships with companies in the area to increase corporate sponsors.
• Supervise partner gifts, record keeping, and giving partner appreciation by maximizing CRM platform.
• Build relationships with local congregations that result in both financial support and engaged individuals.
• Promote Big Table through speaking engagements, travel when necessary.
• Develop, engage, and communicate effectively with the local Development board designed to meet revenue goals - leading meetings and utilizing the expertise and networks of the Development Board to reach strategic goals.
• Track Corporate Partner commitments and fulfillment : website presence, social media thanks, care project involvement.
• Write foundation letters of inquiry, submit grant applications and track submissions and reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations Director on partner recognition and care stories. ensure all marketing communication is delivered to the Communications Director by stated deadlines.
• Ensure gratitude structure is effective and timely : creative video thanks, surprise and delight gratitude for major giving partners.
• Maintain funding spreadsheet : corporate sponsorships, monthly partners, grants, event income; investigate missing payments and reach out for resolution.
• Discern expansion to satellite locations.
• Compile contact lists of individuals and businesses.
• Compile industry stats.
• Schedule site visits and development meetings.
• Prepare launch plan with Operations Director.
• Ensure funding in satellite location to cover direct care costs.

CARE ENGAGEMENT

• Build partnerships with other non-profits, businesses, and churches to extend the care we can provide.
• Identify and build relationships with key industry partners to facilitate care in their organization and foster Big Table support.
• Ensure effective care impact through monthly Remember reports to share with giving partners.
• Issue and maintain care recipient surveys to monitor recipients’ satisfaction with care program and alignment with Big Table’s North Star.

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Provide effective and inspiring leadership by focusing on spiritual leadership, vision and strategic goals.
• Plan weekly team agendas and co-lead weekly team staff meetings with Operations Director.
• Assist Operations Director with executing yearly team reviews.
• Adhere to communication calendar : meeting deadlines, ensuring partner communication and appreciation are timely.
• Financial responsibilities : Assist leadership team with yearly revenue budget planning to exceed expense, monthly review of the P&L to ensure funding goals are being met.
• Plan events / retreats to inspire, build comradery, strengthen team learning and resources.
• Direct oversight of the Operations Director, input on team member performance.
• Weekly reporting to the City Operations Director.
• Develop yearly, three-year strategic plan with Chief Operations Officer, monthly evaluate goals, completion and needed adjustments.

EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Set funding goals for event vision and program in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Procure corporate event sponsorships to meet event funding goals.
• Secure locations and engage chefs for both industry dinners and fundraising events from the perspective of relationship development.
• Procure items for silent and live auctions, with assistance of the team and procurement committee.

CHARACTER, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proven record of non-profit financial competence : committed to financial integrity, accuracy, and transparency.
• Passion for our mission and compassion for people.
• High-energy and joyful, can-do attitude, flexible with an attention to detail and a high degree of initiative.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding development goals.
• A minimum of three years of senior non-profit organization experience preferred.
• Successful resource development, fundraising, and philanthropy experience.
• Extensive experience in the process of ongoing strategic planning.
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector and a thorough understanding of all components of a diversified funding base.
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and giving partner groups.
• Demonstrate the ability to oversee, collaborate, and encourage a team.
• Extensive experience in public speaking / public relations.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• A drive to get the details right and strength in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to be flexible, creative, and work effectively with various people during periods of increased and varied workload.
• Clear and persuasive writing skills as well as strong verbal communication.
• Experience with grant writing preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Respect for and careful adherence to expectations of confidentiality.
• A sense of humor.
• Computer proficiency and a willingness to learn new software.
• Willingness to attend meetings and programs outside of normal working hours, occasional travel outside of Colorado Springs will be required.
• A delight in great food and the community created around a table.
• Bachelor’s degree required - business, marketing, or nonprofit leadership focus preferred.
• Restaurant and hospitality industry experience desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following REQUIRED documents to [email protected] :

• A current resume.
• A letter describing why you would be successful in this position that highlights relevant experience.
• A brief statement of faith.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $69,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Education :

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience :

• Nonprofit management : 3 years (Preferred)
• Leadership : 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

Colorado Springs, CO : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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