Community Development Director | Camp Red Cedar

Benchmark Human Services•Fort Wayne, IN

34d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Benchmark is hiring a Community Development Director for Camp Red Cedar. Camp Red Cedar is a 57-acre facility with woods, meadows, trails, a lake, and a beach, serving hundreds of children annually through summer camps, riding programs, horse shows, and rentals. Its mission is to encourage children and adults with disabilities to move beyond their boundaries through recreational activities, outdoor education, creative arts, and interaction with horses in an integrated environment for people of all abilities. The Community Development Director will lead and shape the organization's philanthropic culture and activities, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with peers, key stakeholders, media representatives, community organizations, industry associations, and local groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on leadership, not-for- profit experience, business, telecommunications, public administration, etc.
Development and philanthropic experience
Not-for-profit leadership experience
Maintain CPR, 1st Aid and Mandt certifications
Experience with gift processing and donor databases.
Demonstrated proficiency with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, preferably with experience managing organizational accounts.
Knowledge of the concepts of community-centric fundraising concepts and a broad understanding of fundraising principles and successful development programs.
Ability to create graphics and ability to create compelling content in design programs like Canva
Has the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Inspires and influences volunteers.
Displays an innate ability to show respect for and to honor the dignity of all donors, regardless of gift level, and communicates from a nonjudgmental perspective.
Has a passionate belief in the importance of philanthropy

Responsibilities

Develop and implement fundraising plans, programs, and campaign initiatives to build, expand and strengthen Camp Red Cedar’s current base of philanthropic support.
Promote Camp Red Cedar through social media platforms, the organization’s website, media opportunities, tours, outreach activities, public speaking engagements, and community networking opportunities.
Support Camp Red Cedar’s programs and staff through regular involvement in camp and service activities as identified by the Program Director.
Educate Camp Red Cedar’s constituencies about development and fundraising activities.
Identify major gift prospects and coordinate cultivation and solicitation efforts with the CEO and Board of Directors.
Create a Case for Giving that connects donors to Camp Red Cedar’s core mission by identifying and sharing impactful stories.
Create and implement an Annual Fund Development Plan.
Evaluate annual performance and adjust goals and strategies as needed.
Identify, recruit, and oversee all group volunteer activities, including special events related to the Annual Fund.
Coordinate the donation acknowledgment process, including generating gift receipts and assigning and assisting with thank-you calls and notes to donors.
Maintain accurate and complete contact records in the organization’s donor database, including ongoing updates, data cleaning, and organization for optimal use.