Director of Development & Community Relations

Snyder Village•Metamora, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Director plans and executes strategic efforts for fundraising and outreach to support the financial needs and growth of the community. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. The Development Director designs and implements comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet the financial goals of the community, including event sponsorship, capital campaigns, major gift cultivation, and annual and planned giving programs (bequests, trusts, estate gifts). They build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with residents, families, board members, staff members, donors, and community partners. The role serves as a community ambassador to build partnerships and collaborate with local businesses, community groups, government leaders, and other organizations to enhance awareness, visibility, generate support, and promote the community’s mission and values. The Director ensures donors and sponsors are recognized, appreciated, and informed about how their contributions are being used. They identify, research, and apply for grants, providing compelling grant proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with all requirements. The position develops and manages the department’s budget, ensuring fundraising efforts are cost-effective and aligned with the organization’s financial goals. They work to develop long-term sustainable funding strategies that create a diverse funding base through a mix of fundraising activities, donations, and grants, to ensure the community’s growth and success. The Director maintains CRM/database and other related software platforms, tracks fundraising metrics, and provides regular updates on fundraising and outreach efforts to the Chief Financial Officer. They participate in executive leadership team meetings and support community-wide and division/department efforts. Collaboration with the Marketing/Communication Director on donor messaging, case statement and impact reports, and community newsletter and communications is also a key part of the role. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Willingness to uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values
Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with tact, enthusiasm, and the ability to handle difficult situations with staff members, residents, family members, visitors, and the public
Ability to recognize the value of providing extraordinary customer service and person-centered care to our residents.
Strong relationship building skills with proven ability to build rapport, actively listen, and connect across generations to navigate conversations related to aging, estate planning, and charitable giving.
Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations, including resident information
Strong organizational, and follow-up skills
Ability to work and make good decisions independently
Proficient computer skills, experience working with CRM systems
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and appointments
Minimum of 5 years of fundraising, marketing, or communications experience, preferably in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
Knowledge of planned giving and experience with major gifts and campaigns preferred

Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet the financial goals of the community, including event sponsorship, capital campaigns, major gift cultivation, and annual and planned giving programs (bequests, trusts, estate gifts).
Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with residents, families, board members, staff members, donors, and community partners.
Serve as a community ambassador to build partnerships and collaborate with local businesses, community groups, government leaders, and other organizations to enhance awareness, visibility, generate support, and promote the community’s mission and values.
Ensure donors and sponsors are recognized, appreciated and informed about how their contributions are being used by the community.
Identify, research, and apply for grants.
Provide compelling grant proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
Develop and manage the department’s budget, ensuring that fundraising efforts are cost-effective and aligned with the organization’s financial goals.
Work to develop long-term sustainable funding strategies that create a diverse funding base through a mix of fundraising activities, donations, and grants, to ensure the community’s growth and success.
Maintain CRM/database and other related software platforms, track fundraising metrics, and provide regular updates on fundraising and outreach efforts to the Chief Financial Officer.
Participate in executive leadership team meetings and support community wide and division/department efforts.
Collaborate with Marketing/Communication Director on donor messaging, case statement and impact reports, and community newsletter and communications.
Performs other duties as assigned.