VP of Development and Community Engagement

Pregnancy Care Center•Springfield, MO

21h

About The Position

The VP of Development and Community Engagement is a key team member responsible for fundraising and community engagement at Pregnancy Care Center (PCC), a Christian ministry whose mission is to save lives and strengthen families. The role designs and implements a comprehensive plan to encourage, maintain, and increase philanthropic support for PCC’s short- and long-term needs, while building relationships that strengthen the organization’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. Fundraising and engagement activities include soliciting major gifts, grants, special events, and other support from individuals, businesses, churches, and para-church organizations, consistent with PCC’s mission, values, and goals. The position leads development and community-relations strategy, donor and partner cultivation, grant research and proposals, donor communications, digital marketing oversight, estate planning, and support for capital campaigns. It also manages Community Engagement department staff and volunteers, develops program metrics, and regularly reports on effectiveness to the CEO. The successful candidate is a mission-aligned relationship builder with strong communication and organizational skills who is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to care consistent with PCC’s mission, values, medical protocols, and Statement of Faith. Faith in Jesus Christ is essential to PCC’s mission and vision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a similar field.
Five to ten years of professional experience.
Demonstrated success in fundraising and community relations.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered under PCC’s automobile insurance.
Commitment to and alignment with PCC’s mission and values, including faith in Jesus Christ as essential to PCC’s mission and vision.
Ability to provide care consistent with PCC’s mission, values, medical protocols, and Statement of Faith.
Strong communication and organizational skills; dependability, organization, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in a nonprofit organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and execute PCC’s overall marketing and fundraising strategies for annual giving, grants, major gifts, planned giving, special events, sponsorships, partnerships, and community relations.
Establish individual, church, and business community-relations programs.
Cultivate new donors and nurture existing donor and partner relationships.
Develop grant proposal concepts and research foundation giving opportunities aligned with PCC’s marketing and fundraising strategy.
Monitor and regularly report to the CEO on the effectiveness of community-engagement and fundraising activities.
Develop and implement a key-donor management program, including strategies to increase current donor engagement.
Develop statistical information about the overall development program for evaluation.
Oversee website management and digital marketing strategies with a marketing agency.
Serve as a public face for PCC in the community.
Oversee donor communications, including newsletters, social media posts, and blog posts.
Establish and oversee an estate-planning program.
Provide leadership and/or assistance with capital campaigns.
Manage Community Engagement department staff and volunteers.
Develop an annual strategic marketing and fundraising plan, including details and a timetable for each component.