Director of Advancement Job at Centerstone
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of donors; formulate engagement strategies for increased giving year to year. May include corporate and foundation donors/prospects. Position includes travel within the assigned region to meet with donors and prospects, as well as some out of state travel for important occasions and select meetings. (Travel expenses are reimbursed.)
- Manage other aspects of a broader fundraising strategy, including corporate sponsors, stewarding foundations, annual donors, and friend/fund-raising events. This includes planning, scheduling and implementing fundraising activities to advance the gift pipeline and maximize private fundraising support for Centerstone.
- Expand our base of donors to perpetuate the donor pipeline. Partner with Board members to identify new prospects and donors, implement fundraising strategies and constituency-building.
- Build, nurture and steward a culture of philanthropy internally; ensure effective, positive working relationships within Centerstone with colleagues.
- Write donor proposals, letters and other materials as identified. May include writing/submitting targeted grants, where there is a high probability of award, in collaboration with the Foundation’s Director of Private Grants, the CEO, and service area leads.
- Effectively leverage the chief executives, board members and other leadership in fundraising efforts.
- Develop strategies with colleagues to ensure goals, annual fundraising targets and benchmarks are met for Centerstone.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- This position is assigned to our Florida region, and therefore requires a working knowledge of key constituents and other aspects of the region, including identifying potential opportunity for Centerstone related to growth of philanthropy.
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and demonstrated success at effectively cultivating and closing gifts of $10,000+.
- Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including acumen to build and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels and with external constituencies. Advanced skills in making persuasive and compelling presentations.
- Experience in special event planning (all aspects from planning, budgeting, vendor/venue negotiation and management, audiovisual, speaker, speech development, registration, etc. through to day-of and post-event analysis and strategies). This includes effectively managing committees of volunteers. Ensures strong ROI.
- Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and strong project management skills.
- Ability to evaluate problems accurately and exercise appropriate judgment and discretion when dealing with donors, employees, board members, and volunteers; ability to work and solve problems both independently and in a team environment to move projects from inception to completion
- Enthusiastic, action-oriented approach with strong work ethic; fantastic customer service ethic with high expectations for quality
- Licensed driver with vehicle.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum Years of Experience
5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising; familiarity with philanthropy and sources of
Required Certification/Licensure
Not applicable
Time Type:
Full time delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone.
Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradenton, FL 34205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Florida based non-profit fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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