Development Director

General Responsibilities

• Embrace and maintain an expert level understanding of the organization, its mission, its vision and its entire team, in order to effectively promote its offering and positively connect with all existing and future stakeholders

• Drive efforts to maintain and improve operational and capital funding for program, facility and administrative expenses supporting an annual operating budget in excess of USD 1.5 million

• Develop revenue targets and specific goals with the guidance and ongoing collaboration of Executive Team and Board of Managers

• Write and submit grant packages to various public and private entities with the ongoing assistance of Executive Director and Program Director

• Serve as in-house expert over all available public and private funding programs in order to meet deadlines and maintain compliance within the respective regulatory and reporting framework(s)

• Actively acknowledge and communicate with donors via phone calls, letters and emails

• Grow and maintain donor database inclusive of governmental entities, private organizations, community groups and local residents

• Champion the annual fund and all related items across all donor levels

• Create and maintain a fluid calendar of important dates and events, including but not limited to grant submittals, outreach efforts, existing fundraisers and new opportunities

• Lead monthly Development Committee meetings with the Development Chair of the Board of Managers along with other dedicated volunteers

• Prepare ongoing updates and progress reports to present to the Board of Managers at monthly meetings

• Collaborate with Executive Team to write and circulate newsletter updates while incorporating important content into the Joseph’s House website

• Design and implement multi-media campaigns via web based communication including, but not limited to YouTube videos

• Uphold JH Core Culture at all times

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven leader with successful experience in grant writing, community outreach, and database management

• Self-starter who is results-oriented and committed to meeting deadlines

• Ability to navigate local and state governmental entities for the purposes of ongoing commitments

• Knowledge of development efforts required to sustain and grow contributions from small to mid-size community partners

• Patience and willingness to listen

• Team player with strong interpersonal, and organizational skills, with ability to communicate effectively within different levels of organization and board

• Attention to detail, reliable, flexible and adaptable

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and desktop publishing

Joseph’s House reserves the right to revise duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

In addition to the above, all staff persons are responsible for the following:

• Commitment to uphold Joseph’s House’s mission and vision

• Establish respectful relationships with prospective and current guests

• Maintain a solid base of knowledge required to do their job, especially where training has been provided

• Observe the confidentiality, privacy, and dignity of each guest and staff person

Applicants interested in the Development Director position should email resumes to resume@jhoc.org.