United Church of Christ, National
Director of Philanthropy, Extended Application Close: Open until filled
United Church of Christ, National, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION :
The Director, Philanthropy will provide oversight for executing the UCC's strategic fundraising vision and agenda. The Director, Philanthropy is charged with catalyzing a focus on the creation and implementation of a comprehensive philanthropy program that encourages participation, generosity, and enthusiasm throughout the United Church of Christ in every setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
With the General Minister and President and CEO sets goals for all fundraising efforts annually including campaigns, growth of endowments, operating funds, special mission offerings, etc.
Develop policies and makes recommendations to the GMP and CEO for fundraising efforts and identifies proper procedures for all fundraising in the national setting.
Leads and serves as primary administrator of the philanthropy division including regular reporting, planning, budgeting, program direction, goal setting, supervision and evaluation of the Philanthropy staff.
Leads the national setting in establishing a culture of philanthropy and engage every expression of the denomination in reconsidering the gifts of God, and how we activate and steward them.
Creates a fund development plan that includes short and long-term strategies and tactics to accomplish financial development goals.
Establishes a systems approach to fund development that demonstrates strong collaboration with and utilization of the General Minister and President and CEO, Associate General Ministers and other cross-departmental senior leaders.
Collaborates with other expressions of the church in developing and presenting the case for giving.
Leads denomination-wide financial development initiatives and funding campaign with specific numeric goals for each.
Provide regular reports to the GMP and CEO and Philanthropy team on successful major gift asks of donors, including how the major gifts fit into the strategy of the particular campaign or goal.
Invites and receives gifts in support of the mission of the national and global ministries and collaborates with other leadership to nurture financial development in other settings.
Provides effective training, support and leadership to volunteers and leaders to meet annual and long-term financial goals in all settings of the church.
The Director, Philanthropy will design a plan for UCC staff development that includes training, coaching, and measurements of effectiveness so that staff understands that every engagement is a potential donor cultivation.
Develops and implements stewardship programs that promote the financial well-being of individuals, families, and local faith communities.
Works with the Generosity Officers to build Regional Philanthropy Strategies of Engagement with Conferences, Associations and Local Congregations.
Collaborates with the Development Committee of the United Church of Christ Board in order to cultivate a culture of Board Fundraising.
Cultivates long term, collaborative, strategic relationships with key partners.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the General Minister and President and CEO.
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The Director, Philanthropy will provide oversight for executing the UCC's strategic fundraising vision and agenda. The Director, Philanthropy is charged with catalyzing a focus on the creation and implementation of a comprehensive philanthropy program that encourages participation, generosity, and enthusiasm throughout the United Church of Christ in every setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
With the General Minister and President and CEO sets goals for all fundraising efforts annually including campaigns, growth of endowments, operating funds, special mission offerings, etc.
Develop policies and makes recommendations to the GMP and CEO for fundraising efforts and identifies proper procedures for all fundraising in the national setting.
Leads and serves as primary administrator of the philanthropy division including regular reporting, planning, budgeting, program direction, goal setting, supervision and evaluation of the Philanthropy staff.
Leads the national setting in establishing a culture of philanthropy and engage every expression of the denomination in reconsidering the gifts of God, and how we activate and steward them.
Creates a fund development plan that includes short and long-term strategies and tactics to accomplish financial development goals.
Establishes a systems approach to fund development that demonstrates strong collaboration with and utilization of the General Minister and President and CEO, Associate General Ministers and other cross-departmental senior leaders.
Collaborates with other expressions of the church in developing and presenting the case for giving.
Leads denomination-wide financial development initiatives and funding campaign with specific numeric goals for each.
Provide regular reports to the GMP and CEO and Philanthropy team on successful major gift asks of donors, including how the major gifts fit into the strategy of the particular campaign or goal.
Invites and receives gifts in support of the mission of the national and global ministries and collaborates with other leadership to nurture financial development in other settings.
Provides effective training, support and leadership to volunteers and leaders to meet annual and long-term financial goals in all settings of the church.
The Director, Philanthropy will design a plan for UCC staff development that includes training, coaching, and measurements of effectiveness so that staff understands that every engagement is a potential donor cultivation.
Develops and implements stewardship programs that promote the financial well-being of individuals, families, and local faith communities.
Works with the Generosity Officers to build Regional Philanthropy Strategies of Engagement with Conferences, Associations and Local Congregations.
Collaborates with the Development Committee of the United Church of Christ Board in order to cultivate a culture of Board Fundraising.
Cultivates long term, collaborative, strategic relationships with key partners.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the General Minister and President and CEO.
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