Development Manager

Anchor House Ministries

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anchor House Ministries is a Christian child welfare ministry committed to helping youth and young men and women in crisis. AHM strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to youth (ages 12-17), who have been referred to us by the State of Florida or private counselors. The young adult program for ages 18 – 24 serves young men and women who have aged out of foster care and need support. Residents end up at Anchor House for many reasons. Some have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected, or abused. Others are simply struggling to find their way in life. AHM staff works with residents through the treatment team, educational assessment, individual counseling, life skills training, and by simply meeting their basic human needs of nurture, food, and shelter. The team focuses on the healing of the youth, so that they can manage their own emotions and build healthy relationships. The goal is family reunification or adoption, when possible, while other youth are prepared to safely navigate the transition into an adult life of independence and self-sufficiency. This position works closely with the Executive Director and the Operations Director and Advancement Team for Anchor House Services to execute the organization’s fundraising plan. It understands the critical role that donor participation plays in ensuring the success of the organization’s mission and is responsible for establishing and growing community and donor relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Support the mission and vision of Anchor House.
Possess and maintain a clear MVR (motor vehicle record).
Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes.
Must pass and maintain a county of residence check, federal background check, drug screen, civil check, child abuse record check, and sex registry check.
Should be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word processing and spreadsheet functions, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher as well as general email and attachment functions.
Authentic desire to further Anchor House Ministries and embrace/advance its mission.
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with those inside and outside the ministry.
Excellent listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Able to accept direction and responsibility.
Appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
Possess auditory, olfactory, and visual skills.
Exhibit manual dexterity and mobility.
Walk and/or stand for long and extended periods of time.
Function in a structured environment within significant time constraints, make rapid decisions in urgent situations, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate good judgment and make appropriate professional and procedural judgment decisions under stressful and/or emergency conditions, emergent demands, and distracting environments.
Demonstrate a willingness to assist with and perform a wide variety of procedures common to the residential care setting.
Access information from books, reference manuals, computers, paper, and electronic medical documents to perform duties and safely and use equipment.
Prioritize, organize, and utilize time-management skills to perform tasks.
At least 40 hours annually of DCF, COA or other required training.
Annual training in advancement skills and grant writing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in networking and donor relations preferred
Previous experience in event planning
Maintain the required insurance coverage on their personal vehicle.
Ensure their vehicle is well-maintained and reliable to complete all assigned job duties.

Responsibilities

Develop an overarching strategy that includes appropriate donor cultivation, personal contact, effective solicitation, and ongoing relationships.
Initiate and maintain contact with major donors, building meaningful relationships.
Conduct independent research to identify prospective donors from a variety of constituencies.
Secure an enhanced donor base with particular emphasis on securing major gifts.
Maintain effective and positive working relationships among management and develop a working knowledge of the mission, strengths, and needs of the program.
Coordinate all fundraising activities.
Plan and execute the annual banquet and other agreed upon events.
Work with team members of all backgrounds and make creating a culture of respect and inclusivity a priority.
Provide services in a way that is sensitive to diverse cultures and socioeconomic populations.
Make quality control a part of your daily focus and participate in data review, risk management, and analysis as needed.
Plan and write the quarterly newsletter for the organization.
Assist with grants as needed.