Director of Fund Advancement

Bluestem Communities Management•Hesston, KS

18h

About The Position

Schowalter Villa is looking for a Director of Fund Advancement to join our team! Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits! At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits: Health and insurance Health, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available) AFLAC products Voluntary life insurance Financial wellness 401(k) plan with company match Gradifi student loan payment program Payactiv : Early access to earned wages Company-paid benefits Group term life and AD&D insurance Short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time off and perks Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays Bluestem Wellness Center membership Meal discounts at our dining locations Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today! Position Overview: The primary objective of the Director of Fund Advancement is to implement and oversee the fundraising and strategies to reach the goals for Schowalter Villa (SV). This position will raise funds for the Good Samaritan Caring Fund, develop donor relationships, identify new donors, direct special events and coordinate estate planning.

Requirements

Must be at 18-years of age
Must have an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Must have 3-5 years of professional fundraising experience such as leading an annual giving campaign
Must have prior experience in developing donor relationships
Must be a self-starter and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
Must be proficient in using a donor database
Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.

Responsibilities

Lead development of fundraising goals for Schowalter Villa in conjunction with the Bluestem VP of Fund Advancement
Lead development and coordination of Schowalter Villa annual giving
Assist in development of and following Bluestem policies and procedures relating to fund advancement with specific leadership for Schowalter Villa policies and procedures
Meet Good Samaritan Caring Fund annual goal and assist all Bluestem Fund Advancement Team members in reaching departmental goals
Develop strong donor relationships through calls, visits, notes, emails and timely recognition of donors
Identify new contributors and follow up prospects for Schowalter Villa fundraising, including sponsorships
Identify referrals and promote estate planning and planned giving
Maintain accurate and timely donor records
Establish and maintain working relationships with SV chaplains, SV Advisory Council, SV Executive Director and SV Leadership
Lead planning and coordinating special events designed to enhance Schowalter Villa public image and fundraising efforts, such as Villa Days and the Garden Party, and assist with Bluestem Gala and Visionaries Dinner
Communicate with Bluestem Vice President of Fund Advancement regarding Schowalter Villa donors, records and events
Attend Departmental Meetings and give input regarding area of expertise
Attend Schowalter Villa Department Head Meetings
Assist Community Outreach Coordinator with volunteer functions and Villa Partners operations