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Chief Development Officer: Interfaith dental

Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team! At Interfaith, we look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy fun and teamwork. If you think you can see yourself delivering WOW as a member of the Interfaith Dental family, please keep reading! The role you will play is that of the Chief Development Officer, who reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Development Officer is responsible for overseeing the agency’s fundraising efforts, developing strategies to secure funding, and managing the overall growth of the agency’s revenue streams, often by cultivating relationships with major donors and identifying new funding sources.

Who We Are: Interfaith Dental is a volunteer-driven nonprofit agency that helps vulnerable populations achieve and sustain a healthy smile. Interfaith Dental’s mission is to create a healthier community by providing transformational oral health care for those experiencing poverty. Interfaith Dental now serves vulnerable populations in two clinic locations within a ten-county region of Middle Tennessee. Interfaith Dental focuses on life transformation through dentistry offering both access to oral health services as well as education, motivation, and inspiration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as a key representative and voice of Interfaith Dental in the community. ● Lead, support, motivate and evaluate an outstanding development team in development activities, including CEO and the Board of Directors. ● Provide strategic thinking and leadership in visioning and growing the development and marketing programs. ● Work with leadership, key staff members and the Board of Directors to establish an effective development plan that includes events, grants and sponsorships from individuals, churches, foundations, government and corporations and monitor the plans success. ● Steward a robust portfolio of donors and prospects, seeking every opportunity to foster key relationships that have immediate or future strategic value. ● Solicit major gift contributions with support from the CEO from a portfolio of 150-200 donors, solicit key event sponsorships and help board members, CEO, volunteers, and staff identify, cultivate, and solicit charitable gifts as well as recruit new donors. ● Foster a culture of internal and external donor philanthropy that ensures fund development is achieved in keeping with the agency’s values, vision and mission. ● Working alongside CEO, Departmental Chiefs, staff, volunteers and governing board to facilitate overall short and long-term strategic plans for the agency. ● Annual success would be the 6-person development team (currently consisting of a chief development officer, CEO, Director of Donor Engagement, Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of Development Rutherford County, Grant Writer) raising 2M+ dollars. Financial Management ● Monitor, evaluate and report on all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved. ● Prepare and monitor fundraising goals within the annual operating budget. ● Work with CFO and leadership to prepare quarterly reports. Donor Management and Awareness ● Direct stewardship strategies for staff, board, and volunteers to ensure donor retention at all levels. Lead the development team in acknowledging donors through public and private recognition. ● Monitor the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date gift history, contact information, and other relevant data about the organization’s constituency. ● Monitor donor messaging – print, digital and social media– including donor appeals, newsletters, and thank you letters. Grants and Proposals • Direct overall grant funding plan and ensure proposals and deliverables are submitted in a timely fashion. • Work with the CEO to determine goals and outcomes for grant proposals that support organizational strategies and priorities. • Responsible for reviewing all proposals, grants, reports to foundations, churches, civic groups, etc. • Collect all necessary data and prepare budgets. • Manage timelines, deliverables, grant budgets and reports. • Cultivate and maintain solid relationships with foundations. • Research new funding opportunities. • Oversee grant writing staff. What you will bring: • Passionate about service to the community and in full agreement with Interfaith’s Core Values.

Qualifications & Required Skills: • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or combination of education and equivalent experience. • Minimum of 5 years of successful experience involving all fundraising initiatives and 2 years leading a staff. • Proven major gift fundraising and pipeline building success. • Strong written and oral communicator and gifted at relationship building. • Excellent organizational skills including managing multiple priorities. • Ability to work collaboratively and independently. • Knowledge and skills in use of MS office products, fundraising databases and ability to learn new software quickly. • As a salaried employee, be available to work some evenings and weekends.

Our Benefits: Why Interfaith Dental? Our greatest assets are our employees, and we are committed to their personal and professional development. We provide education, flexibility, and a Culture Warrior program that contributes to our employee’s high engagement and happiness, as well as the opportunity for a more complete and satisfying work-life integration. At Interfaith Dental, we have competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, work-life balance, generous paid sick time, paid parental leave, plus an employee assistance program (EAP) - to name a few. We also offer a 401k matching program. Not only do we have 6 paid holidays, but we also have a “CREST” day off – with pay! On top of that, we offer continuous learning and development and Who wouldn’t want all of that?

How To Apply: If everything you have read so far has made you want to be part of this fantastic team, please send your resume to Human Resources at hr@interfaithdental.com or visit our website at www.interfaithdental.com

(01.16.2025)

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Development Officer, Annual Giving: Ascension saint thomas foundation

Job Description: The Development Officer, Annual Giving reports to the Director of Operations and Donor Relations and maintains responsibility for all annual giving fundraising activities for Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation. The Annual Giving Manager formalizes and implements the annual giving fundraising program, including maintenance of the annual giving pipeline and management of potential a future Mid-level Gift Officer as we continue to grow

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Lead the annual giving program and serve as a frontline fundraiser, driving all annual giving fundraising activity for gifts under $25,000 and taking accountability for annual giving fundraising goals. ● Hire, train, develop, manage, and evaluate a future mid-level giving officer position and take responsibility for their output and progress to goals. ● Develop and implement an annual giving plan designed to elevate current annual donors and recruit new annual donors each fiscal year. ● Manage an active portfolio of annual donor prospects and develop identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies per Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation priorities. ● Develop and manage digital and direct mail engagement and giving strategies for annual and mid-level giving donors. ● Accountable to raise between $1.5 million - $2 million yearly. ● Proactively engage the Director of Operations and Donor Relations to develop and implement an annual giving fundraising plan and ensure annual fundraising goals are met for priority service lines and programs. ● Coordinate with communications team leadership to develop and implement donor communications, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for personal portfolio and annual prospects generally. ● Utilize time, knowledge, and expertise from all Foundation leadership and team members in an effective and efficient manner. ● Represent Ascension Saint Thomas at both internal and external functions and events and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies, including staff, board members, and donors. ● Implement tracking systems to manage and refine donor pipeline and engagement throughout the fiscal year, adhering to all business practices for reporting information in Raiser’s Edge donor database.

Qualifications: The ideal Director of Individual Giving will possess most of the following qualifications: - An undergraduate and/or graduate degree in business, non-profit management, or a related field - A minimum of 5+ years experience with a proven track record in non-profit fundraising, including building and implementing an individual giving strategy that includes major gifts and a capital campaign

Salary Range: $73,000 - $95,000

How To Apply: https://jobs.ascension.org/us/en/job/1193519/Development-Officer-Annual-Giving

(12.13.2024)

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Director of Donor Engagement (Major Gifts): centennial park conservancy

About the Organization: The Parthenon and Centennial Park have been essential parts of Nashville’s fabric for more than a century. Over 3 million people visit the Park and Parthenon annually, and as a nonprofit support organization working in partnership with Metro Parks, Centennial Park Conservancy is committed to our mission of preserving, enhancing, and sharing these Nashville treasures to serve current and future generations. The organization is responsible for a variety of initiatives focused on caring for the Park and maintaining its vibrancy. Centennial Park Conservancy has several areas of focus, including: Centennial Park Revitalization - a public and private partnership with Metro Parks to revitalize Nashville’s central park to serve our residents and visitors; achieved through capital improvements projects, the Centennial Park Beautification Fund, Sylvia Rapoport Future Fund, and Parthenon Preservation Fund The Parthenon - a full scale replica of the Grecian monument that operates as an engaging museum, presenting humanities exhibitions and educational programming for over 300K visitors annually Musicians Corner - an outdoor music series attended by 80K people annually that presents free, diverse, and accessible live music for all Kidsville - an educational program that serves over 70K children (ages 2-12) annually and provides free activities in the Parthenon, and Metro Parks Community Centers across the city Nashville Earth Day - the city’s official event attended by 12K people to celebrate and protect our environment. The program also provides grants for 10+ environmental project annually

Job Description: The Director of Development serves as the primary Advancement liaison for the College of Music and Performing Arts and secondarliy to the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The Director cultivates philanthropic support for Belmont University, manages a portfolio of assigned prospects and engages stakeholders through communications, meetings and events. The primary responsbilty is to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors of the University. Work with deans or unit leaders to create a plan, timeline, strategy and objectives for the colleges. Determine how to implement strategies, educate non-development colleagues on best practices and lead the college's advisory board. Manage a portfolio of donor prospects through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Keep portfolio updated with current biographical information, prospect activity, proposal status, etc. Secure major gifts and planned gifts to meet the fiscal needs of their college, including endowment, capital and operating expenses. Develop and manage a portfolio of philanthropic relationships. Cultivate donor relationships to solicit major and principal gifts of $50,000 to $5,000,000 or more. Coordinate and implement activities designed to increase prospect engagement, alumni and donor engagement and secure philanthropic gifts in support of the university. Collaborate with partners in Advancement and across the University. This includes partnership with Advancement partners such as Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving and Annual Giving to plan and assess fundraising work, as well as coordination with Athletics, University Ministries and other campus units to stay knowledgeable about opportunities, events and initiatives that may intersect with the college. Represent Advancement at campus events, on community boards and in external settings to promote Belmont and its initiatives.

About the Position: Centennial Park Conservancy is 3 years into a 7-year strategic plan to significantly expand our support of the Park and Parthenon. We are hiring a Director of Donor Engagement (Major Gifts) to work collaboratively with the VP of Development & Park Partnerships and President to lead the organization's major gifts program. Reporting to the VP of Development & Park Partnerships, the Director of Donor Engagement (Major Gifts) is responsible for implementing Centennial Park Conservancy’s individual major giving strategy, including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Director of Donor Engagement (Major Gifts) serves as the front-line fundraising professional responsible for meeting with donors to secure major gifts, legacy gifts, and capital project contributions, and is responsible for leading our individual donor fundraising activities. Since 2022, CPC has sunset a major fundraising Gala and launched two donor affinity groups: Centennial Circle and Leadership Circle. The Director of Donor Engagement (Major Gifts) will oversee the growth of individual donor income from our Leadership Circle, Centennial Circle, memberships to significantly increase annual revenue over the next several years and expand our financial support of the Park and Parthenon. The position is based in Nashville, Tennessee. We are currently working in a hybrid remote and in-office schedule.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Director of Donor Engagement (Major Gifts) will have the following primary responsibilities: - Implement CPC’s comprehensive multi-year individual giving fundraising strategy focused on long-term growth and including generating income from donors, members, major gifts, planned giving, and capital project giving - Help the organization continue to transition from away from an events-based fundraising strategy to a more personalized major gifts approach, and ensure existing donor retention while focusing on growing our base of major supporters - Create and implement a donor identification and engagement strategy to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors in an effort to grow our donor base, increase donor retention, and strengthen our relationships with donors - Make major donor asks and take donor meetings regularly to successfully secure contributions to CPC - Create and implement an annual individual giving calendar for the organization, including donor engagement events and campaigns. - Assist in overseeing CPC membership program strategy that retains and grows our member base and revenue. The Development Manager at CPC implements and fulfills the membership program, while this position works hand in hand to determine portfolios designations and strategy.

Qualifications: The ideal Director of Individual Giving will possess most of the following qualifications: - An undergraduate and/or graduate degree in business, non-profit management, or a related field - A minimum of 5+ years experience with a proven track record in non-profit fundraising, including building and implementing an individual giving strategy that includes major gifts and a capital campaign

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000

How To Apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/director-donor-engagement-major-gifts-d6d4a4bdddd8717a

(12.10.2024)

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Director of Development for Music and Performing Arts: Belmont university

Job Description: The Director of Development serves as the primary Advancement liaison for the College of Music and Performing Arts and secondarliy to the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The Director cultivates philanthropic support for Belmont University, manages a portfolio of assigned prospects and engages stakeholders through communications, meetings and events. The primary responsbilty is to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors of the University. Work with deans or unit leaders to create a plan, timeline, strategy and objectives for the colleges. Determine how to implement strategies, educate non-development colleagues on best practices and lead the college's advisory board. Manage a portfolio of donor prospects through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Keep portfolio updated with current biographical information, prospect activity, proposal status, etc. Secure major gifts and planned gifts to meet the fiscal needs of their college, including endowment, capital and operating expenses. Develop and manage a portfolio of philanthropic relationships. Cultivate donor relationships to solicit major and principal gifts of $50,000 to $5,000,000 or more. Coordinate and implement activities designed to increase prospect engagement, alumni and donor engagement and secure philanthropic gifts in support of the university. Collaborate with partners in Advancement and across the University. This includes partnership with Advancement partners such as Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving and Annual Giving to plan and assess fundraising work, as well as coordination with Athletics, University Ministries and other campus units to stay knowledgeable about opportunities, events and initiatives that may intersect with the college. Represent Advancement at campus events, on community boards and in external settings to promote Belmont and its initiatives.

Salary Range: $115,000 to $130,000

How To Apply: Apply through Belmont Jobs or click the link below.. https://belmont.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/10/home/requisition/3015?c=belmont&cfdd[0][id]=22&cfdd[0][options][0]=36&cfdd[0][options][1]=57

(12.05.2024)

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Vice President of Development: Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee

Position Summary: As the Vice President of Development, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive strategies to secure funding and support for the organization's mission and programs. You will lead a small team of development professionals and work closely with executive leadership to cultivate relationships, steward donors, and drive revenue growth.

Job Description & Duties: This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in fundraising, donor relations, and team management. The Vice President of Development will promote a positive work environment that celebrates our vision, mission and core values in every action and interaction with team members, donors, customers, management and persons served. Strategic Planning: Develops and executes a strategic fundraising plan aligned with the organization's mission and goals. Identifies key fundraising priorities, opportunities, and challenges. Fundraising Campaigns: Leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, planned giving, events, capital campaigns, and grant writing. Sets ambitious but achievable fundraising targets and timelines. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Cultivates relationships with donors, prospects, and stakeholders to deepen engagement and support. Implements stewardship strategies to recognize and retain donors, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and loyalty. Financial: Meet/exceed annual budgeted goals. Increase contributed revenue, number of donors, frequency of contributions as well as contribution level of donors, focusing on major gifts. Improve revenue/expense ratio. Team Leadership: Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the development team. Sets clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics. Fosters a collaborative and results-driven culture. Actively participates in organizational priority events and activities. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborates closely with executive leadership, program staff, and board members to integrate fundraising efforts with organizational priorities. Communicates effectively across departments to ensure alignment and support for fundraising initiatives. Keeps the CMO informed of all activities and results. Grants Management: Oversees the grant-seeking process, including prospect research, proposal writing, and reporting. Identify funding opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and other sources. Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilizes fundraising data and analytics to track progress, measure success, and identify areas for improvement. Prepares regular reports for internal stakeholders and board members. Compliance and Ethics: Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing fundraising activities. Upholds the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all interactions with donors and partners. Professional Development: Stays informed about best practices, trends, and innovations in the field of fundraising and nonprofit management. Seek opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. Maintains regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill’s attendance policy. Other duties as assigned by management.

Education: Bachelor's degree in development, communication or related field is required.

Experience: Minimum of five years demonstrable experience designing and implementing successful Development/Fundraising campaigns is required. Proven work experience as a Development Vice President or other senior role is required. Capital campaign and major gifts experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees. Must have a strategic mindset, with ability to make difficult decisions. Proven success in building and leading teams to generate significant contributed revenue including individual, corporate, foundation, and capital campaign solicitation; direct marketing; special event fundraising; and planned giving. Demonstrated personal experience closing significant major gifts. Strong strategic and analytical skills, interpersonal and relationship-building prowess. Demonstrated knowledge and experience writing successful proposals, case for supports/case statements and articulating messages to various audiences. Attention to accuracy, detail and follow up. Understanding of budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation for fundraising efforts. Strong leadership skills. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to relate well to a wide variety of people from our clients who have disabilities to agency board members and other community leaders. Work independently with a high degree of creativity. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Identify as a team player

Preferred Qualifications: CFRE Certification

Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000

How To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to: Cindy Varner, Chief Mission Officer cindy.varner@givegw.org

(11.20.2024)

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