[Hiring] Campaign Director @Young Life

Role Description

This position is charged with the authority and responsibility to see that the Campaign vision is developed, managed and successfully funded through vision-donor partnerships.

Essential Duties:

• A. Case Development
  • Ensure the campaign case is complete and includes all key components, especially the budget section and the gift plan.
  • Invite the Young Life Communications department to bid on case material.
  • Include a planned giving goal.
  • Ensure that all presentation tools for funding the campaign flow from the case statement and are personalized to target constituencies (e.g. individuals and families, foundations/corporations, churches, etc.).
• B. Funding Campaign Operations
  • Ensure that a campaign budget is developed and includes the cost of development, communication and data management and is approved by the Chief Development Officer (CDO).
  • Include a Development Cost Recovery (DCR) factor of 12% (6.5% for campaign and 5.5% for Development department).
  • Place any excess revenue for campaign operations in an account for ongoing fund development work at the camp.
• C. Campaign Management
  • Oversee a feasibility study to determine the financial goal for the campaign.
  • Ensure strategies for donors in the software are kept current.
  • Clarify in the software what the next step is, who is responsible, when it will take place and how it will be reported.
  • Work with the primary caller, field staff and other campaign directors to assess whether donors have other Young Life interests.
  • Set the timetable for the campaign and the monthly targets to be met to reach the goal.
  • Decision-making is always the campaign director’s (CD) responsibility, with the CDO supporting the CD to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• D. Ongoing Responsibilities
  • Develop prospects and act as a primary or secondary caller in donor solicitation meetings.
  • Participate in recruiting needed committees and volunteer positions.
  • Lead, train, supervise, support, sustain and thank staff to ensure their success.
  • Plan and carry out all supporting activities for the campaign such as donor events and communications strategies.
  • Work with the Director of Gift Planning and National Christian Foundation in implementing the gift planning strategy.
  • Coordinate campaign activities with other Young Life development entities.
  • Submit the updated database, campaign timetable, and prospect report to the CDO monthly.
  • Work closely with the executive assistant to the CDO for assistance and updates on campaign developments.
  • Establish the campaign office and systems to support campaign operations.
• E. Procedures and Policies
  • Camp campaigns can take a DCR on in-kind gifts that replace budgeted items.
  • Campaign consultants will only be engaged for camp campaigns by the CDO.
  • Be knowledgeable of and assure the following policies are followed: Fund-raised construction policy, Policy on written pledges.

Qualifications

• May be a volunteer or staff person of Young Life (preferred).
• Must be available to work full-time for the undetermined duration of the campaign.
• Capable of successfully overseeing the elements of donor management and follow-through.
• Tested and proved in environments that demand proactivity and punctuality in meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to research and study for speaking and presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with major donors and close on major gifts.
• Ability to accurately develop and manage a budget.
• Ability to work as a team member with other Young Life staff and volunteers.

Requirements

• BA degree preferred.

Benefits

• Pay Transparency: The anticipated salary rate for this position can range from $76,150 - $104,075 depending on relevant education, experience, and location.