Associate Director of Development and Events

Leadership (Supervisory, Management, Executive) Johnston, Iowa

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Description

As the Associate Director of Development and Events, you will play an important part in enhancing and expanding ChildServe's fundraising capacity. This position is instrumental in growing our donor base, providing strategy, oversight, and leadership of signature events, and managing a diverse portfolio of donors and prospects.

What You'll Do

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, including individuals, corporations, and major and planned gifts to advance ChildServe’s mission.

• Draft, design, and prepare proposals in collaboration with the foundation team to solicit prospective donors by matching funding opportunities with donor interests.

• In partnership with the Director of Development and Foundation Operations, develop and implement event vision, strategy, and goals, and provide oversight of production-related activities.

• Lead cultivation and procurement of sponsorships and provide corporate sponsor fulfillment and other event partner obligations.

• Close out events, conduct post-event debriefs, ensure all donor information is updated in the Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge database, and conduct any follow-up required with stakeholders.

• Oversee and monitor budgets and forecast income and expenses for signature events.

• Provide facility tours to individuals/groups and represent ChildServe at community functions, speaking engagements, industry associations, and community groups.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Five years of fundraising and event management experience.

• Demonstrated track record of achievement in annual giving and major gift work, including personal visits with prospects, moves management approaches, and closing gifts.

• Proven track record in building community partnerships.

• Working knowledge of development best practices, trends in philanthropy, fundraising tools and technology, including donor databases, email and online campaigns, and donor research.

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Why ChildServe?

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.

• Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.

• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.

• We believe we our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.

• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.