[Hiring] Director of Development @Rosecrance Behavioral Health

Role Description

The Director of Development works with leadership, other internal stakeholders, and community volunteers to meet and exceed goals for raising philanthropic revenue to meet unrestricted and restricted needs of Rosecrance Health Network. Special emphasis is placed on major gifts, planned gifts, and annual special events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or related to behavioral health services.
• Extensive experience of progressively responsible fund development with a focus on major gifts.
• Proven track record of successfully cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-level donors and prospects.
• Additional experience in the development and execution of special events.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills—both oral and written.
• Outstanding relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify funding opportunities and match them with donor and prospect interests.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate the case for private support, helping individuals understand Rosecrance’s vision and strategy, and inspiring them to invest in our mission.
• History of independently writing successful grant and major gift proposals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising best practices.
• Campaign experience and/or CFRE a plus.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision, in addition to being a “team player.”
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with CRM (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements.
• Maintain reliable personal transportation for regular travel.
• Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance.

Responsibilities

• Work hours prescribed and any additional hours required for accomplishment of duties. This may include irregular, evening, and weekend events.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to incorporate major and planned giving strategies into the Foundation fund development plan.
• Pursue data-driven strategy for individual giving growth (major, planned, special event) in the assigned region.
• Manage a portfolio of donor prospects, focused primarily on major gift prospects of 5 and 6-figure potential (but also including leadership annual giving, corporate, and foundation prospects) to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close gifts.
• Plan and execute annual springtime fundraising benefit in assigned location (~700 guests).
• In partnership with leadership, identify and leverage opportunities to engage Board members and other volunteers to consider significant personal gifts and open doors to new donors.
• Develop and maintain close collaborative partnerships within Rosecrance operating units (e.g., Executive Office, Communications, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Finance and Human Resources) to gain a strong understanding of programs and initiatives to identify and define opportunities for private support.
• Plan and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors/prospects (including participating in strategic phone calls and F2F meetings, creating proposals, hosting site visits, writing thank you letters, hosting events, etc.).
• In partnership with leadership and Rosecrance operating units, develop strategies to increase constituent pipelines. Constituents include Board, staff, clients, parents/family members, alumni, donors, corporations, foundations and more.
• Regularly maintain CRM database, including constituent data, meeting notes, proposals, contracts, and gift information.
• Perform secure handling of cardholder data, including encryption, data storage limitations, and adherence to security protocols.
• Participate in mandatory Payment Card Industry training, access controls, and regular security assessments, all aligned with PCI Data Security Standard guidelines.
• Assist with other fundraising projects and activities as needed.
• Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures governed by federal and state guidelines regarding confidentiality and abuse reporting; embraces the Code of Conduct/Ethics policies.
• Develop and maintain professional and supportive relationships with all staff.
• Support and promote the Rosecrance vision through participation in community or professional programs and events aligned with or useful to fund development and/or advancing the Rosecrance mission and brand.
• Network with colleagues in the area on a cooperative and collaborative basis to advance the vision and mission. Understand and comply with all of the principles established by the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Perform all responsibilities in compliance with the mission, vision, values, and expectations of Rosecrance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
• Serve as a role model for other staff, patients and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.
• Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Shift: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Work Mode: Remote (Must reside within 30 miles of Champaign for onsite meetings)

Compensation & Rewards

• Base Pay: Starting at $38.47/hour (pay is based on education, experience, and credentials)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs)
• 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution
• Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
• Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire!
• Wellness program, including an on-site gym at select facilities
• Discounts at participating retailers
• Daily pay available through UKG Wallet for financial flexibility