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Director of Development - Whitefoord  Inc.

Employer
Our Fundraising Search
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
Aug 13, 2022

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Focus Areas
Education, Healthcare, Human Services
Job Function
Development / Fundraising
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors

Job Details

Organization: Meridian Education Resource Group dba Whitefoord  Inc. 

Job Title: Director of Development 

Department: Development 

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer 

Status: Full time, exempt 

Location: Atlanta 

Job Description (Summary) 

The Director of Development is responsible for developing and executing the overall fundraising and development program for the organization.  The Director will develop the strategic plan for fundraising and development to build a sustainable and long-term approach and program.  The Director will lead the design and delivery of all aspects of a donor-centered fundraising program and is responsible for growing donated revenue. The position will also have the corporate responsibility for the management, oversight and creative direction of the marketing and communications (internal and external) program; to be executed by internal staff or consultant.   

The goals for this position are: 

  • Meet overall annual fundraising goals  
  • Meet or exceed goals for growth of key metrics including donor acquisition, retention, loyalty and giving 
  • Development and implementation of fundraising plan to grow support of current donors and acquisition of new donors 
  • Development and implementation of a marketing and communications strategy and program leading to increased volume of patient encounters and student enrollment 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Fundraising & Development 

  • Develops sustainable fundraising strategic plan and program 
  • Plans and executes a donor communication and solicitation plan with an emphasis on stewardship, accountability and creating a rewarding experience for donors at all levels 
  • Develops and manages a portfolio of high impact individual, corporate and foundation donors 
  • Ensures a high level of service for all donors and donor opportunities, including grant writing, progress reporting and timely and accurate gift acknowledgment 
  • Develops structured analytics and reports to monitor and manage fundraising performance and routinely reports on same; manages fundraising software system and donor database (Little Green Lights) 
  • Ensure that data is managed responsibly, that donor privacy is protected, and that activity and gifts are recorded accurately and efficiently 
  • Creates systems to support effective relationship management to help leadership staff, Board, and volunteers solicit gifts 
  • Integrates ongoing prospect research and identification into regular operations and oversees the fulfillment of research requests to support major gifts
  • Analyze donor trends to support the creation of reliable future revenue growth forecast 
  • Oversees continuous process improvement to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the fundraising program 
  • Remains current on best practices and implements new methods for fundraising  
  • Represent the interests of donors to ensure their perspective is known and understood within the organization  
  • Generates and presents reports for operations and Board level meetings 

Proposal Management  

  • Develop philanthropic proposals; completes the development, preparation and submission of grant applications to generate funds for the organization.  

External Communications & Branding  

  • Provides leadership and oversight of the corporate marketing and communications program and manages the staff or consultant to develop and execute on the plan and approach  

Qualifications & Skills

  • Five (5) or more years of experience in professional fundraising and development, with a proven record of success implementing donor-centered strategies and cultivating sustainable revenue growth over time 
  • Familiarity with a range of giving vehicles including annual giving, fundraising events, major capital and planned gifts, sponsorship and marketing partnerships 
  • Results-oriented, motivated to meet or exceed individual and shared goals by carefully monitoring progress and demonstrating accountability through problem/resolution approach 
  • Highly organized, strong attention to detail in order to produce the highest quality work, including follow up and follow through with process improvement philosophy  
  • Work or life experience with diverse communities  
  • Strong communications capabilities, both verbal and written, including grammar, spelling and punctuation  
  • Able to lead and inspire others and accurately represent Whitefoord’s mission and values 
  • Demonstrates genuine interest in people and exhibits superior interpersonal skills while cultivating empathy  
  • Able to take risks and challenge the status quo  
  • Strong analytical skills: able to interpret and compare data to form meaningful insights  
  • Occasional travel for donor visits (approximately 20-30% of work schedule) 
  • Donor database management system, Microsoft Suite, design software and social media platform experience  
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentials preferred 

The physical demands and work environment listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional travel for donor visits (approximately 20-30% of work schedule) 

While performing this job employees may occasionally be required to talk, stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, climb stairs, critical data, stoop, twist, bend, crawl, speak and hear. Employees may drive a motor vehicle and may be required to travel during business hours and overnight. He/She must also be able to move/lift up to 20 pounds. 

Please note, as a condition of employment, candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 per the current CDC and CMS definition of fully vaccinated.   

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university 

Recruitment Process: 

Equal Employment Opportunity  

Whitefoord, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, program and community needs, and not on sex, race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Whitefoord, Inc. complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees. Whitefoord, Inc.'s Executive Committee has issued the following policy stating Whitefoord, Inc.'s views on this matter.  

It is the policy of Whitefoord, Inc., to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Whitefoord, Inc. will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Whitefoord, Inc. will also make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Whitefoord, Inc. 

To submit an application for this position, submit your resume and cover letter at  https://ourfundraisingsearch.welcomekit.co/jobs/director-of-development_atlanta_OFS_2O17VMG  

No phone calls or visits, please. If you have application questions, please email them to ourfundraisingsearch@gmail.com.  

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

In 1995, Dr. George W. Brumley, former Chair of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine, and his former student, Dr. Veda Johnson, established Whitefoord, Inc. to address the health and educational needs of children and families of the Whitefoord Elementary School District in southeast Atlanta. Through an in-school health center and a child development program, Dr. Brumley and Dr. Johnson made a crucial connection between health and academic success: healthy children stayed in school and achieved more.  

From its roots in health and education, Whitefoord soon grew beyond the in-school health center at Whitefoord Elementary School to meet even more clinical needs of children and families. In 2003, Whitefoord established as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and after 17 years of operating health centers only in schools, opened its first-ever community-based Family Medical Center in the Kirkwood neighborhood in the fall of 2012 to treat children and adults. 

Whitefoord operations currently consists of 

Whitefoord Health Center  

  • a 5500 square foot, purpose designed and built ambulatory medical center opened in Sept 2020 providing the following clinical services 
    • medical 
    • dental 
    • behavioral health 

Whitefoord Elementary School Health Center 

  • This is the original Whitefoord school based health center location that previously served the students of Whitefoord Elementary School until the school closure in 2017  
  • Currently operates as a Whitefoord dental care location 

School Based Health Centers 

  • Toomer Elementary School 
  • King Middle School 
  • Woodson Park Academy KIPP School at Grove Park (currently in implementation stage) 

YMCA Early Learning Centers 

  • Whitefoord has partnered with the YMCA Early Education program to provide well child screenings at several YMCA Early Education locations 

Whitefoord Early Learning Academy (WELA)  

  • Early education program for students from six weeks to PreK  
  • Located in the former Whitefoord Elementary School building 

We are extremely proud of our 2+ decade history of achievement and positive impact on the Edgewood and East Atlanta communities and are equally excited about our growth opportunities going forward. In order to add to our executive leadership team and accomplish our intended goals, we seek to attract candidates who are laser focused and committed to improving the lives of our patients, students and families.   

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At Our Fundraising Search, we help nonprofits build and grow high-performing teams using proven strategies for fundraising excellence. Our Fundraising Search will deliver high quality service in a cost-efficient manner in a timely fashion.

Strategically located in Atlanta, Georgia, Our Fundraising Search helps busy nonprofit boards and CEO’s successfully fill critical executive and development positions. Comprehensive services include: Annual Fund Counsel, Board Recruitment and Training, Capital Campaign Counsel, Development Assessment, Development Search, Endowment Counsel, Feasibility Studies, Fundraising Coaching, Fundraising Counsel, Interim Staffing, Planned Giving Basics, Pre-campaign Counsel, and Strategic Planning.

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United States

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