What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Philanthropic Services position at Community Foundation of the Ozarks?
Company Description
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) provides place-based philanthropic services for communities in southern Missouri through an extensive network of donors, affiliate foundations and nonprofit partners. The foundation helps to builds stronger communities through resource development and public leadership.
Position Description
Community Foundation of the Ozarks is currently seeking a Director of Philanthropic Services to provide education and support to agency/nonprofit partners in order to maintain and nurture relationships with nonprofit partners while also providing other development related activities in alignment with Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ mission, vision and values.
This position will supervise the Philanthropic Services Manager.
Additional duties include but are not limited to:
Work with the Vice President of Development & Philanthropic Services and the Development team to manage and carry out development strategies and activities.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with existing agency/nonprofit partners to provide strong and effective customer service and increase agency investment.
- Orient new Agency Partners into the program.
- Plan and execute educational and professional development programming for Agency Partners, including but not limited to board training and leadership group discussions.
- Develop new agency partner relationships/funds in partnership with the VP of Development & Philanthropic Services and the affiliate department of the CFO.
- Manage grants for agency partner funds as related to the development department, working with the Philanthropic Services Manager and Grants Management Assistant.
- Be the main liaison between the CFO and Network for Strong Communities (NSC).
- Assist with CommunitySuite database and Fund Manager, the CFO’s online fund portal, as it relates to agency partner funds.
- Collaborate with the Philanthropic Services Manager to write and distribute Agency Partner e-newsletter in partnership with the communications department of the CFO.
- Plan Agency Partner events as related to the development and philanthropic services department. Assist with department events.
- Maintains philanthropic staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Skills and Requirements
Prior experience in philanthropy related to non-profit organizations required. A strong understanding of community issues, particularly related to the non-profit landscape. Must be able to remain organized while handling multiple tasks, possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills , maintain high standards of professionalism, ethics and confidentiality, and time management and organization skills. Experience in strategic planning preferred. The ideal candidates will also have a willingness and ability to travel throughout the region as needed and work flexible hours including some nights and weekends as necessary.
This position includes a competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance as well as the option to participate in a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Ten paid holidays are provided along with Vacation and Sick Leave.
To Apply
Interested candidates may email a cover letter describing your interest in the position, including salary requirements, a resume and a completed application to hr@ollisaa.com. Questions regarding the position may also be directed to this email address. The deadline for first consideration is March 21, 2025. To apply, visit: cfozarks.org/careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Springfield, MO 65806: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28