Director of Development- The Brethren Home Foundation
Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community (CKV) is currently seeking an effective leaderwho is eager to support CKV's, mission, vision and values to become a part of our Foundation team. As the Director of Developmentworking at CKV, we will provide you with opportunities to enjoy a friendly work environment guided by Christian values.
This opening is for a full-time salaried position.The ability to have a flexibleschedule is needed in this role, withthe availability to work occasional weekend hours for special events as needed.
Who We Are:
As the largest nonprofit, single-site retirement community in Pennsylvania, Cross Keys Village is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. It is our vision to be a leading innovator offering older adults a life infused with quality and purpose. We accomplish these goals – and more through our compassionate team of individuals who strive every day to provide the best care and services our community needs.
Job Description:
As the Director of Developmentyour scope of responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Providingwriting, editing, photography and other editorial services for external publications, social media, news releases or other announcements and other related materials as needed.
- Servingas the principal spokesperson for CKV-TBHC to the news media and to other audiences as appropriate.
- Servingas a liaison to local political officials and chambers of commerce as well as other civic groups in the local community.
- Planningand coordinatingmajor gifts campaigns for special projects as directed by The Brethren Home Foundation Board of Directors with the support of the Vice President of Advancement.
- Managing relationships with prospects and donors and will be expected to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward those constituents of CKV-TBHC.
- Coordinatingand maintaining donor recognition activities associated with these programs according to the wishes of the donor, in collaboration with theVice President of Advancement and Director of Gift Planning,
- Working alongside the Director of Gift Planning to steward and cultivate planned giving prospects.
- Supervising the work of the Philanthropy Support Coordinator and Foundation Administrative Assistant.
- Evaluatingthe effectiveness of the various methods used to raise funds using appropriate fundraising industry benchmarks and makingchanges as necessary.
- Working closelywith the Marketing team and Philanthropy Support Specialist, exploringnew social media giving opportunities for The Brethren Home Foundation.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three to five years relative experience.
- Must maintain familiarity with public relations practices and fundraising related concepts, practices and procedures as acquired by continued training, specialized instructions, advanced learning or experience.
- Capacity to use independent judgment in discharging duties of unusual complexity and sensitivity is required.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form is also required.
- Proficiency in software applications for businessis required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must have strong mathematical skill, with the ability to work with statistics and financial reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills is required.
Join Our Work Family:
As a team member at Cross Keys Village, you will be provided with many benefits such as a positive work environment and comprehensive training opportunities. Our large campus also offers you excellent dining options, access to community events and much more.
If you want to become a part of our unique and friendly team, apply to be the Director of Developmentwith Cross Keys Village today!