The Next Door
Director of Development
The Next Door, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Job Details
Job Location TND Nashville - Nashville, TN
Description
Job Title:
Director of Development
Reports to:
Executive Director
Level:
Experienced
Location:
Nashville
Classification:
Full time, exempt
Education:
4 yr. degree +
Travel %:
5% (for donor cultivation in Chattanooga)
Mission
:
The Next Door Recovery (TNDR) provides a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.
Summary:
The Director of Development will lead The Next Door Recovery's fundraising efforts and provide leadership and support to a team of development staff members. Together, this team has oversight of fundraising events, community outreach, church / corporate partnerships, volunteer programs, grant writing and major donor cultivation. The funding sources of The Next Door Recovery are private individuals, church congregations, foundations, grants, corporations, and fundraising events.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following : Plan, implement and evaluate the development strategy to ensure TNDR raises its annual operating budget and meets its fundraising goals each year. Engage and maximize involvement from Executive Directors, Board members and other key members of TNDR staff team. Work alongside Executive Directors to meet long-term capital goals above and beyond the annual operating budget. This includes cultivating relationships with individuals and foundations to make significant capital requests as necessary. Equip and support the development team members to meet and exceed job goals and roles. Provide supervision to the development team which includes three full time employees and one contract staff member:
Development Coordinator - responsible for corporate relationships and all event planning for TND. Marketing and Communications Coordinator - responsible for all internal and external communication (print and online materials), social media and marketing strategies (for development and business development). Development and Volunteer Coordinator - responsible for recruiting, screening, training and placing volunteers in meaningful roles to support TND operations and enhance the client experiences, responsible for church outreach and engagement, as well as development support (including data entry of donations received, processing thank you notes, outcome tracking, RSVPs and other event support, etc.) Contract Grant Writer - responsible for all written fundraising appeals, which includes grant applications, charitable giving requests as well as reporting on outcomes.
Create, implement and evaluate strategies for significantly broadening and deepening the base of support for TNDR from major donors. Develop yearly relationship building plans for donors based upon research to determine "ask amounts" and areas of interest and focus; ensure monthly contact and communication with each person to build and strengthen relationships with the goal of securing financial support for TNDR. Develop and implement strategies to identify other potential major donors through research, personal connections, relationships of current major donors, etc. Develop and implement strategies to assist others (i.e. EDs, Board members and others) as they strengthen and build relationships with major donors and major donor candidates. Ensure follow up with major donors after they make a contribution to ensure that they understand how their gifts are being invested and to encourage continued and increased giving in the future. Develop, implement and evaluate strategies for significantly broadening and deepening the base of support from individual givers, to achieve an increase in the number of individual donors as well as the total gift amounts of current individual donors. Develop, implement and evaluate programs to recognize and show appreciation to donors so they fully understand how their gifts are being utilized and invested and share the joy of knowing that they are changing lives as a result of their financial support. Work closely with TNDR's Board of Directors, which includes presentations at quarterly board meetings, Next Generation Board meetings and conducting regular meetings with the Board Development Committee. Serve as a member of TNDR's Leadership team and assist with the annual strategic plan and organizational changes. Qualifications
Qualifications
:
Bachelor's degree or comparable experience required Minimum of five years of proven fundraising experience in a non-profit organization Previous experience managing a department budget. Previous experience with staff supervision/management. Required computer skills with Microsoft Office, Donor database, and Social media platforms, etc. Excellent relational skills and effective communicator with one on one and large group settings All Employees will adhere to the following professional standards :
Honor the agency mission: The mission of The Next Door Recovery is to live out our faith by providing a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery. Consistently treat residents and co-workers with the utmost respect. Keep ALL information regarding staff, residents, diagnosis, group information, etc. confidential at all times. Work as a necessary part of the team effort. Model ethical and professional behavior at all times. Participate in ongoing meetings and trainings as required by the leadership of The Next Door Recovery. Be creative and assist leadership with ideas for improving the overall quality of the services and environment for the residents of The Next Door Recovery. Encourage and live the core values of The Next Door Recovery, Inc., at all times:
Love
~ We demonstrate what love looks like, so our women learn to love others in healthy ways and love themselves. Faith
~ We welcome all people, and all will be cared for with Christ-centered principles. Hope
~ We believe hope is within reach for all women. Wholeness
~ God has a plan and purpose for a woman's life and that is abundantly good. She does not have to be defined by her past decisions. God loves. God forgives. Every woman can be whole and complete. Community
~ We are building a healthy community in which our women are contributing members of society. We need one another. We care for one another. We will teach our women how to build their own healthy community. Respect
~ We believe each woman deserves respect from us and from each other. We believe each woman can learn to respect herself and others. Encouragement
~ We believe that our words and actions should build one another up. We inspire one another with love and good deeds.
Job Location TND Nashville - Nashville, TN
Description
Job Title:
Director of Development
Reports to:
Executive Director
Level:
Experienced
Location:
Nashville
Classification:
Full time, exempt
Education:
4 yr. degree +
Travel %:
5% (for donor cultivation in Chattanooga)
Mission
:
The Next Door Recovery (TNDR) provides a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.
Summary:
The Director of Development will lead The Next Door Recovery's fundraising efforts and provide leadership and support to a team of development staff members. Together, this team has oversight of fundraising events, community outreach, church / corporate partnerships, volunteer programs, grant writing and major donor cultivation. The funding sources of The Next Door Recovery are private individuals, church congregations, foundations, grants, corporations, and fundraising events.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following : Plan, implement and evaluate the development strategy to ensure TNDR raises its annual operating budget and meets its fundraising goals each year. Engage and maximize involvement from Executive Directors, Board members and other key members of TNDR staff team. Work alongside Executive Directors to meet long-term capital goals above and beyond the annual operating budget. This includes cultivating relationships with individuals and foundations to make significant capital requests as necessary. Equip and support the development team members to meet and exceed job goals and roles. Provide supervision to the development team which includes three full time employees and one contract staff member:
Development Coordinator - responsible for corporate relationships and all event planning for TND. Marketing and Communications Coordinator - responsible for all internal and external communication (print and online materials), social media and marketing strategies (for development and business development). Development and Volunteer Coordinator - responsible for recruiting, screening, training and placing volunteers in meaningful roles to support TND operations and enhance the client experiences, responsible for church outreach and engagement, as well as development support (including data entry of donations received, processing thank you notes, outcome tracking, RSVPs and other event support, etc.) Contract Grant Writer - responsible for all written fundraising appeals, which includes grant applications, charitable giving requests as well as reporting on outcomes.
Create, implement and evaluate strategies for significantly broadening and deepening the base of support for TNDR from major donors. Develop yearly relationship building plans for donors based upon research to determine "ask amounts" and areas of interest and focus; ensure monthly contact and communication with each person to build and strengthen relationships with the goal of securing financial support for TNDR. Develop and implement strategies to identify other potential major donors through research, personal connections, relationships of current major donors, etc. Develop and implement strategies to assist others (i.e. EDs, Board members and others) as they strengthen and build relationships with major donors and major donor candidates. Ensure follow up with major donors after they make a contribution to ensure that they understand how their gifts are being invested and to encourage continued and increased giving in the future. Develop, implement and evaluate strategies for significantly broadening and deepening the base of support from individual givers, to achieve an increase in the number of individual donors as well as the total gift amounts of current individual donors. Develop, implement and evaluate programs to recognize and show appreciation to donors so they fully understand how their gifts are being utilized and invested and share the joy of knowing that they are changing lives as a result of their financial support. Work closely with TNDR's Board of Directors, which includes presentations at quarterly board meetings, Next Generation Board meetings and conducting regular meetings with the Board Development Committee. Serve as a member of TNDR's Leadership team and assist with the annual strategic plan and organizational changes. Qualifications
Qualifications
:
Bachelor's degree or comparable experience required Minimum of five years of proven fundraising experience in a non-profit organization Previous experience managing a department budget. Previous experience with staff supervision/management. Required computer skills with Microsoft Office, Donor database, and Social media platforms, etc. Excellent relational skills and effective communicator with one on one and large group settings All Employees will adhere to the following professional standards :
Honor the agency mission: The mission of The Next Door Recovery is to live out our faith by providing a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery. Consistently treat residents and co-workers with the utmost respect. Keep ALL information regarding staff, residents, diagnosis, group information, etc. confidential at all times. Work as a necessary part of the team effort. Model ethical and professional behavior at all times. Participate in ongoing meetings and trainings as required by the leadership of The Next Door Recovery. Be creative and assist leadership with ideas for improving the overall quality of the services and environment for the residents of The Next Door Recovery. Encourage and live the core values of The Next Door Recovery, Inc., at all times:
Love
~ We demonstrate what love looks like, so our women learn to love others in healthy ways and love themselves. Faith
~ We welcome all people, and all will be cared for with Christ-centered principles. Hope
~ We believe hope is within reach for all women. Wholeness
~ God has a plan and purpose for a woman's life and that is abundantly good. She does not have to be defined by her past decisions. God loves. God forgives. Every woman can be whole and complete. Community
~ We are building a healthy community in which our women are contributing members of society. We need one another. We care for one another. We will teach our women how to build their own healthy community. Respect
~ We believe each woman deserves respect from us and from each other. We believe each woman can learn to respect herself and others. Encouragement
~ We believe that our words and actions should build one another up. We inspire one another with love and good deeds.