ProKids
Community Development Director
ProKids, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
ABOUT PROKIDS
ProKids is a nonprofit agency that provides outstanding volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children in Hamilton County, who through no fault of their own, are in the child protection system. We recruit, train, and support CASA Volunteers to provide a powerful voice to these children.
Children assigned to a CASA Volunteer are successful. A national study shows that children with CASA volunteers spend less time in long-term foster care and move less often. At ProKids, our Outcome Measures demonstrate the effectiveness of CASA Volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY
As the top fundraising official, the Community Development Director leads the Community Development Team and ensures the goals and objectives of the team are met, maintains key donor portfolio and is a member of the Director’s Team. Direct reports include the Director of Individual Giving, Director of Foundations and the Database Administrator.
LOCATION
This position will be hybrid. ProKids office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
BENEFITS
Health Insurance - ProKids pays up to $500 per month, balance of premium paid pre-tax by employee, or if employee's health insurance is provided through another source, up to $500 reimbursement per month is provided.
Group Dental and Vision is available and if elected, paid for by employee
Cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month
Life and ADD Insurance Policy
Long Term Disability Insurance
403(b) plan
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
35-hour work week
Free parking in downtown Cincinnati
Three weeks of vacation - annual accrual (accrual begins first day)
Three weeks of sick time - annual accrual (accrual begins first day)
Paid Holidays following the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Schedule
Mileage reimbursement
PAY
Starting at $95,000 annually based on a 35-hour work week.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
Develops and implements annual and multi-year fundraising strategies.
Oversees fundraising activities to ensure budget and other financial objectives to raise the majority of revenue.
Develops and implements a strategic cultivation plan for donors in conjunction with the Communication & Gathering Team.
Promotes ProKids by speaking to promising groups and organizations as requested to raise awareness of our work and ways to make an impact through charitable giving, volunteering, and advocacy. Share compelling stories & testimonials with supporters and potential supporters.
Provides agency analysis of donors.
Attends board meetings and acts as a liaison to board development and board affairs committees.
Develops a working knowledge of ProKids database and works with Database Administrator and development team to ensure its optimal use.
Ensures that all fundraising activities and records are consistent with board policy and comply with applicable state and federal laws.
Supervision
Develop, empower, motivate, coach and lead development team to ensure team’s alignment to overall ProKids mission, vision, and goals including:
convening team meetings
supervising and coaching team members
guiding priorities and assisting on team projects
responsible for team budget
providing and advocating for team development opportunities
reporting team updates to leadership
GENERAL PROKIDS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the setting and evaluation of all agency goals and objectives with primary focus on the Operational Team impact of each goal or objective.
Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of other team’s programs and practices to encourage good communication and collaboration.
Benchmarks with other CASA programs and organizations for best and leading practices.
Ensures the effective representation of ProKids to external organizations and individuals.
Communicates the need for volunteers and provides assistance in designing and implementing volunteer training. Supervises, manages, supports, evaluates, and communicates on-going status of volunteers.
Lead with ProKids Core Values – Collaborators for Children, Optimistic About Outcomes, Learning, Persistent and Respected and Respectful.
Attends all staff meetings and establishes good teamwork with co-workers.
Ensures common office spaces are ready for the next person, maintained, and stocked with essential supplies. Notifies Business Operations of maintenance and supply needs.
Ensures commitment to and the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles embraced by ProKids.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of related experience
Comprehensive fundraising experience, including cultivation, solicitation and closing of major gifts. Knowledge of Benevon Model of Fundraising preferred.
Proven experience building and nurturing donor relationships
Experience working with a board of trustees and volunteers preferred but not required
Strategic, forward-looking thinker with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills, organized, efficient and able to multi-task
Proficient with Microsoft 365. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Familiarity with child and family welfare issues and non-profits is preferred but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Keyboarding
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds
Ability to reach overhead or below shoulders
ProKids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees and families served.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Experience:
Fundraising: 7 years (Required)
Donor Relationship: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45202
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ProKids is a nonprofit agency that provides outstanding volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children in Hamilton County, who through no fault of their own, are in the child protection system. We recruit, train, and support CASA Volunteers to provide a powerful voice to these children.
Children assigned to a CASA Volunteer are successful. A national study shows that children with CASA volunteers spend less time in long-term foster care and move less often. At ProKids, our Outcome Measures demonstrate the effectiveness of CASA Volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY
As the top fundraising official, the Community Development Director leads the Community Development Team and ensures the goals and objectives of the team are met, maintains key donor portfolio and is a member of the Director’s Team. Direct reports include the Director of Individual Giving, Director of Foundations and the Database Administrator.
LOCATION
This position will be hybrid. ProKids office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
BENEFITS
Health Insurance - ProKids pays up to $500 per month, balance of premium paid pre-tax by employee, or if employee's health insurance is provided through another source, up to $500 reimbursement per month is provided.
Group Dental and Vision is available and if elected, paid for by employee
Cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month
Life and ADD Insurance Policy
Long Term Disability Insurance
403(b) plan
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
35-hour work week
Free parking in downtown Cincinnati
Three weeks of vacation - annual accrual (accrual begins first day)
Three weeks of sick time - annual accrual (accrual begins first day)
Paid Holidays following the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Schedule
Mileage reimbursement
PAY
Starting at $95,000 annually based on a 35-hour work week.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
Develops and implements annual and multi-year fundraising strategies.
Oversees fundraising activities to ensure budget and other financial objectives to raise the majority of revenue.
Develops and implements a strategic cultivation plan for donors in conjunction with the Communication & Gathering Team.
Promotes ProKids by speaking to promising groups and organizations as requested to raise awareness of our work and ways to make an impact through charitable giving, volunteering, and advocacy. Share compelling stories & testimonials with supporters and potential supporters.
Provides agency analysis of donors.
Attends board meetings and acts as a liaison to board development and board affairs committees.
Develops a working knowledge of ProKids database and works with Database Administrator and development team to ensure its optimal use.
Ensures that all fundraising activities and records are consistent with board policy and comply with applicable state and federal laws.
Supervision
Develop, empower, motivate, coach and lead development team to ensure team’s alignment to overall ProKids mission, vision, and goals including:
convening team meetings
supervising and coaching team members
guiding priorities and assisting on team projects
responsible for team budget
providing and advocating for team development opportunities
reporting team updates to leadership
GENERAL PROKIDS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the setting and evaluation of all agency goals and objectives with primary focus on the Operational Team impact of each goal or objective.
Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of other team’s programs and practices to encourage good communication and collaboration.
Benchmarks with other CASA programs and organizations for best and leading practices.
Ensures the effective representation of ProKids to external organizations and individuals.
Communicates the need for volunteers and provides assistance in designing and implementing volunteer training. Supervises, manages, supports, evaluates, and communicates on-going status of volunteers.
Lead with ProKids Core Values – Collaborators for Children, Optimistic About Outcomes, Learning, Persistent and Respected and Respectful.
Attends all staff meetings and establishes good teamwork with co-workers.
Ensures common office spaces are ready for the next person, maintained, and stocked with essential supplies. Notifies Business Operations of maintenance and supply needs.
Ensures commitment to and the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles embraced by ProKids.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of related experience
Comprehensive fundraising experience, including cultivation, solicitation and closing of major gifts. Knowledge of Benevon Model of Fundraising preferred.
Proven experience building and nurturing donor relationships
Experience working with a board of trustees and volunteers preferred but not required
Strategic, forward-looking thinker with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills, organized, efficient and able to multi-task
Proficient with Microsoft 365. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Familiarity with child and family welfare issues and non-profits is preferred but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Keyboarding
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds
Ability to reach overhead or below shoulders
ProKids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees and families served.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Experience:
Fundraising: 7 years (Required)
Donor Relationship: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45202
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