Director of Development

Description

Salary: $89,169.60 to $111,467.20 (DOE)

Schedule: Monday through Friday – 40 Hour a week with potential evening and weekend work

Position Overview:

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Director of Development to work as a key member of the development team responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors to secure significant philanthropic support for the organization. While also promoting Children’s Home Society to the community through securing event sponsorships, managing events and coordinating and leading affiliated fundraising activities. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: 40 hour work week with flexibility based on job duties.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: $89,169.60 to $111,467.20 (DOE) with yearly merit-based raises.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service. 
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement strategies to secure new event sponsorships and maintain relationships with existing sponsors. 
• Manage sponsor stewardship, recognition, and event participation as needed.
• Oversee and support all CHS-affiliated fundraising activities, ensuring sponsor groups have the necessary information. 
• Ensure compliance with CHS brand standards and accurately track fundraising efforts.
• Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with potential major donors. 
• Develop personalized solicitation strategies and create impactful proposals to secure philanthropic investments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors by understanding their philanthropic interests and engaging them through regular communication. 
• Ensure donors feel valued and connected to the organization's mission through personalized interactions and stewardship efforts.
• Implement stewardship plans to recognize and engage major donors, ensuring they feel appreciated and informed. 
• Provide impact updates and facilitate personalized donor experiences, such as site visits and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the development team to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals. 
• Maintain accurate donor records and provide regular reports on engagement, solicitation progress, and fundraising outcomes.
• Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events to enhance engagement. 
• Work with event planning teams to ensure seamless donor experiences.

What We’ll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate. 
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail. 
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions. 
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients. 

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as nonprofit management, fundraising, business, or communications required.
• Master's degree in nonprofit management, philanthropy, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Proven experience in major gifts fundraising, donor relations, or related roles within the nonprofit sector.
• Experience Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization's mission, impact, and funding needs.
• Experience in crafting compelling fundraising proposals and presentations.
• Ability to understand and navigate the interests and motivations of major donors.
• Familiarity with donor management systems and databases.

Licensure:

• Certification in fundraising (e.g., CFRE) is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required. Extended periods of sedentary work required. 

Join us at Children’s Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.

Salary : $89,170 - $111,467