Director of Development

Rosecrance • Champaign, IL

10d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Development works with leadership, internal stakeholders, and community volunteers to meet and exceed philanthropic revenue goals for the unrestricted and restricted needs of Rosecrance Health Network. The role emphasizes major gifts, planned gifts, and annual special events. The Director serves as a strategic thought partner in incorporating major and planned giving into the Foundation’s fund development plan and pursues data-driven individual-giving growth in the assigned region.

The position manages a portfolio of donor prospects, primarily major-gift prospects with five- and six-figure potential, as well as leadership annual giving, corporate, and foundation prospects. It plans and executes an annual spring fundraising benefit in the assigned location, described as hosting approximately 700 guests, and collaborates with leadership, volunteers, and Rosecrance operating units to identify funding opportunities and build constituent pipelines.

This is a remote position for someone who must reside within 30 miles of Champaign for onsite meetings. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with eight-hour shifts; the role may require additional hours, including irregular, evening, and weekend events. Starting pay is $38.47 per hour, with pay based on education, experience, and credentials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or a field related to behavioral health services.
• Extensive progressively responsible fund development experience, focused on major gifts.
• Track record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-level donors and prospects successfully.
• Experience developing and executing special events.
• Demonstrated oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify funding opportunities and match them with donor and prospect interests.
• Ability to communicate the case for private support and inspire investment in Rosecrance’s mission.
• History of independently writing successful grant and major-gift proposals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising best practices.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as a team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with a CRM, such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements.
• Reliable personal transportation for regular travel.
• Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance.
• Must reside within 30 miles of Champaign for onsite meetings.
• Ability to comply with cardholder-data security protocols and PCI Data Security Standard requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Campaign experience.
• CFRE credential.

Responsibilities

• Work the prescribed hours and any additional hours required to accomplish duties, including 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 strategies for individual giving growth, including major gifts, planned gifts, and special events, in the assigned region.
• Manage a portfolio of donor prospects, primarily major-gift prospects with five- and six-figure potential, as well as leadership annual giving, corporate, and foundation prospects; qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close gifts.
• Plan and execute the annual springtime fundraising benefit in the assigned location, approximately 700 guests.
• Partner with leadership to identify and leverage opportunities for Board members and other volunteers to make significant personal gifts and introduce new donors.
• Build collaborative partnerships across Rosecrance operating units to understand programs and initiatives and identify opportunities for private support.
• Plan and implement donor and prospect cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, including strategic calls and face-to-face meetings, proposals, site visits, thank-you letters, and events.
• Partner with leadership and operating units to develop strategies that increase constituent pipelines.
• Maintain the CRM database, including constituent data, meeting notes, proposals, contracts, and gift information.
• Securely handle cardholder data, follow security protocols, and participate in required PCI training, access controls, and security assessments.
• Assist with other fundraising projects and activities as needed.
• Follow federal and state confidentiality and abuse-reporting policies, the Code of Conduct and Ethics policies, and the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Develop and maintain professional, supportive relationships with staff and collaborate with area colleagues to advance Rosecrance’s mission and vision.
• Support the Rosecrance vision through participation in community or professional programs and events aligned with fund development or the organization’s mission and brand.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with Rosecrance’s mission, vision, values, and expectations; deliver exceptional customer service and serve as a positive role model representing Rosecrance.
• Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary contribution.
• Group life insurance, LTD, and AD&D.
• Tuition assistance and licensure/certification reimbursement.
• Paid time off, sick time, and bereavement leave.
• Referral program with earnings 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director