The Development Director is the senior fundraising professional responsible for leading and managing fundraising and advocacy strategies that advance the organization's mission and secure financial resources. This role involves cultivating donor relationships, developing fundraising plans, managing special events, curating marketing efforts, and overseeing grants. The Development Director works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and stakeholders to achieve fundraising and advocacy goals to ensure the organization's financial health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and implement a strategy that fosters a meaningful donor journey, engaging community members, board, and stakeholders as donors and volunteers in initiatives rooted in the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Define and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with the organization's strategic goals to evaluate the success and impact of development initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing donors while actively seeking to expand the donor base, ensuring all donor experiences align with the organization’s values and mission.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication between the board and the organization’s leadership.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that supports short- and long-term revenue goals.
• Oversee all fundraising efforts, including major gifts, annual giving, grants, planned giving, and special campaigns and events, including volunteer management.
• Collect and curate client stories to shape internal and external advocacy for federal and state funding efforts.
• Research and disseminate educational materials related to legislative changes in Medicaid, Medicare, and administrative code changes affecting service provision.
• Partner with State and local officials to advance the organization's mission, vision, and core values.
• Collaborate on donor-facing communications, including appeals, newsletters, and social media related to giving.
• Ensure consistent messaging that reflects the organization’s brand and mission.
• Oversee donor database systems to track contributions, interactions, and engagement.
• With the accounting team, analyze giving trends and prepare regular performance reports.

*An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in Senior Leadership Team, including Strategic Planning.
• Plan and execute Advocacy Chats and other community organizing objectives.
• Join at least one board for a nonprofit organization in Tipton or Muscatine.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred and at least three years of grant writing, fundraising, or development experience. Previous work experience creating marketing materials.

Travel: Travel is primarily during the business day, although overnight travel may be occasionally required.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable based on the organization's risk management standards.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, direct hire position offering a competitive annual salary of $70,000 to $75,000.

Please contact Allie at 563-263-6589 if interested or apply directly to this position by clicking on the button below.