Director of Advancement

Director Of Advancement

The Director of Advancement will play an integral role in leading and growing the overall philanthropy development strategy within their designated territory and / or strategic service of focus, including the donor base, long-term strategic partnerships, and revenue capacity for Centerstone's fundraising efforts. This includes identifying and qualifying new prospects; cultivating and stewarding current and previous donors; accomplishing meaningful touchpoints for philanthropic engagement; and working alongside board members to engage and close major gifts. The Director will also develop strategy for fundraising and friend-raising events, drive execution, ROI, and success as well as subsequent donor engagement.

Essential duties and responsibilities include managing a portfolio of donors; managing other aspects of a broader fundraising strategy; expanding the base of donors; building, nurturing and stewarding a culture of philanthropy internally; writing donor proposals, letters and other materials; leveraging the chief executives, board members and other leadership in fundraising efforts; and developing strategies with colleagues to ensure goals, annual fundraising targets and benchmarks are met for Centerstone.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include a working knowledge of key constituents and other aspects of the area; knowledge of fundraising principles and demonstrated success at effectively cultivating and closing gifts; advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; experience in special event planning; advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills; and the ability to evaluate problems accurately and exercise appropriate judgment and discretion when dealing with donors, employees, board members, and volunteers.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 5 years of demonstrated success in planning, managing, implementing and securing significant philanthropy; experience in nonprofit fundraising preferred; and a licensed driver with vehicle; ability to travel and work flexible times, as needed.