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Job Title: Director of Development Department: Development Reports To: CEO FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Grade: SLT – Salary Grade 11 Date Revised: 11/17/09
General description of work:
The Director of Development (DD) is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and expansion of the Long Beach Rescue Mission’s fundraising program, which is comprised of direct mail, monthly giving program, major donors, planned giving, foundation and corporate funding, and special events. The DD provides oversight of and supervise data entry staff, volunteers, and consultants. The DD works closely with the CEO to integrate all elements of the Mission’s fundraising functions with our Strategic Plan; successfully meet annual revenue goals; and integrate the vision, core values and culture of the Long Beach Rescue Mission.
Develops strategies and plans in coordination with the CEO to fund the Mission’s short and long-term programs and campaigns.
Manages annual gifts cycle including the engagement and cultivation of the Mission’s new and existing major donors and prospects, including retention and migration strategies.
Works collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to identify funding priorities.
Submits annual budget that integrates all elements of the Mission’s fundraising programs and makes accurate assumptions about short and long-term income and expenses.
Works directly with the Director of Finance to closely monitor success of fundraising efforts to meet current approved budget, fundraising events meet revenue targets and strategic goals.
Plans, develops, and executes strategies for obtaining private donations; identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gift prospects (individuals, corporations and foundations).
Identifies and utilizes resources effectively, including volunteers, staff, publications and the media to identify major donor prospects.
Implements systematic efforts to identify, solicit, steward, maintain and upgrade annual giving donors.
Provides for on-going promotion of planned giving opportunities; overseeing, managing and/or planning special events.
Collaborates with the Foundation in completing gift arrangements which require tax or estate planning.
Manages the grants program, including work related to grant writing and reports, proposal development and submission, relationship building, and the timely submission of grant proposals to private and public foundations, government grant makers, and corporations.
Adheres to appropriate standards (ECFA and CLA) for an effective donor recognition program to include written thank you letters, receipts, and personal phone calls.
Keeps current on fundraising best practices and trends.
Represents the Mission and participates in special events as necessary.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends as needed.
Oversees communication including newsletter, literature, website, media advertising
Oversees direct mail campaigns and coordinates seasonal donor acquisition
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Progressively responsible fundraising experience including major gift ($25,000 and above)
Experience with strategic, policy, and budget planning for nonprofit organization
Demonstrated knowledge of planned giving and estates
Demonstrated success and evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive
Ability to supervise professional support staff
Strong written and verbal communications skills required, including the ability to write and speak persuasively about the Mission
Must be detailed, deadline oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects within tight schedules.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary for special events
Proficient with MS Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Experience with donor database preferred (DPO – Donor Perfect Online a plus).
Personal Attributes and Values:
Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a deep desire to serve Him
Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; Possess and demonstrates excellent integrity
Exhibits spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards
Has a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting, and is passionate about ministering life transformation in a multi-ethnic urban ministry setting
Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners
In any position with the Long Beach Rescue Mission, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. This is the case with this position. Flexibility and a cooperate spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of the Long Beach Rescue Mission services.
Education and/or Certification: Bachelor’s Degree and related transferable education and increasing experience and responsibility required. Master’s Degree in communication, business or public relations preferred. CFRE or CSP certification strongly preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities and Relationships: Oversees and evaluates data entry staff, volunteers, and consultants. Works with Senior Leadership staff daily and consultants as needed. Reports to and is evaluated by the CEO.
Requirement: Long Beach Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) non profit, evangelical Christian Ministry; as such employees must share the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle, and adhere to the Mission’s employee policy manual and guidelines set forth by the CEO. This position requires a Conflict of Interest Statement.
Job Title: Case Management Supervisor Department: Program Reports To: Program Director FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Grade: Program Staff 2 – Salary Grade 7 Date Revised: 04/09/09
General description of work:
The Case Management Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the client–related program of Case Management. Working in a team environment, leads the Lydia House Case management staff team to plan, implement, evaluate, document, and modify programs, and to integrate the vision, culture, and core values of the Long Beach Rescue Mission into the Lydia House Case Management.
Provides initial assessment with guests in the Case Management program, set goals to hold them accountable for their responsibilities and to provide help where needed.
Researches local resources in regards to relevant needs facing our clients.
Contacts local resources to meet with staff about services and tour facilities.
Connects with MSC to learn about programs and opportunities for guests.
Collaborates with NLP Coordinator on progress of residents and common Lydia House functions.
Collaborates with Volunteer Program Supervisor on all Lydia House functions involving volunteers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
College degree from an acceptable Bible college, seminary or equivalent transferable education and increasing experience and responsibility.
Must be skilled in program development.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Ability to develop budgets and manage expenses.
Must be skilled and comfortable working in a collaborative team-leadership environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills including excellent ability to articulate program, vision and purpose of ministry across church and secular groups.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks as assigned.
Ability to anticipate and assess the needs of current and prospective case management guests.
Flexibility.
Personal Attributes and Values:
A personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a deep desire to serve Him.
A consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
Exhibits spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards.
Has a heart of compassion an caring toward the homeless and hurting.
Passionate about ministering life transformation in a multi-ethnic urban ministry setting.
Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners.
Possesses and demonstrates excellent integrity.
In any position with the Long Beach Rescue Mission, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. This is the case with this position. Flexibility and a cooperate spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of the Long Beach Rescue Mission services.
Education and/or Certification: High School diploma and related transferable education and increasing experience and responsibility required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities and Relationships: : Oversees and evaluates Program residents, Case Managers, Security Guard, and Interns. Provides co-supervision with New Life Program Coordinator and acts as back-up in her absence.Works closely with and coordinates with Senior Leadership staff as well. Reports to and is evaluated by the Program Director.
Requirement: Long Beach Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) non profit, evangelical Christian Ministry; as such employees must share the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle, and adhere to the Mission’s employee policy manual and guidelines set forth by the CEO.
