Are you passionate about the belief that everyone deserves the dignity and stability of a permanent home? Do you enjoy building relationships and connecting individuals with a meaningful mission while thriving in a collaborative team environment? If these questions resonate with you, you might be the ideal candidate for the Director of Mission Advancement role.
The client is seeking a motivated and experienced leader to head their Mission Advancement department, which supports their impactful housing program. As a non-profit housing provider, the client's mission is to offer access to stable and affordable housing for those who are homeless or at risk, through the development and management of rental communities. Since its inception in 1992, the client has expanded its properties, staff, and tenant base, continuously driven by the belief that housing is the solution to homelessness.
In the role of Director of Mission Advancement (DMA), you will be responsible for crafting and executing a strategy centered on fundraising, donor cultivation, stewardship, and strategic communications. A significant part of this role involves overseeing the clients resource development efforts, which include implementing fundraising strategies, enhancing donor engagement, and managing public communications. The DMA will collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership to ensure the client's fundraising and mission-related objectives are achieved. Additionally, you will supervise the Annual Fund Manager and Donor Coordinator to enhance the clients culture of philanthropy.
Your responsibilities will encompass various facets of fundraising management and strategic development. These include planning, implementing, and evaluating private sector fundraising, setting fundraising goals aligned with strategic plans, and cultivating donor relationships. You will also manage capital campaigns and major gift initiatives centered on housing development. Engaging with the CEO and other management team members in resource development, fostering innovative approaches to increase philanthropic support, and ensuring timely submission of grant applications and reports are key elements of this role. Engaging board members in fundraising through training and networking, and making public presentations to bolster community support are also critical.
The client, governed by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by an experienced staff, has been providing affordable housing to those at risk in the Triangle area for over 30 years, relying on diverse funding sources including rental income, philanthropic gifts, and government grants.