Director of Development

For nearly 70 years, Wayside has been a leading provider of comprehensive care for women with substance use disorder, trauma and mental health needs.

We also focus on children and families with our family-centered services to stabilize and break the cycle for future generations. In joining the Wayside team, you will become part of an ethical, compassionate, innovative staff that works together to empower women, children and families in our community. Wayside is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply.  

We are looking for employees who are:

• Passionate for our mission
• Client-focused
• Strong with interpersonal skills, a team player
• Calm under pressure
• A problem solver

In exchange, we will empower you with:

• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company paid long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Retirement savings plan with employer match (4% match after 1 year of employment)

• Manage the complete life cycle of Wayside’s grants including research, grant writing, implementation, budgeting, and reporting.
• Set annual goals for foundation, government, and corporate fundraising and devise annual plans for achieving these goals.
• Track and report on fundraising metrics and analyze trends and outcomes to inform strategy and decision-making.
•  Cultivate and maintain relationships with a portfolio of foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners, understanding the philanthropic interests and priorities to build authentic and mutually beneficial relationships and raise funds.
• Lead a small development team of 4-6 employees.
• Expand external relationships to have a deep understanding of the organization’s funding needs and opportunities through collaboration with program staff.
• Prepare proposals and coordinate interactions between representatives Wayside and the foundation, government, or corporate representatives.
• Oversee the cultivation and solicitation of national funders for institutional priorities, involving key stakeholders/staff in the grant development efforts, as appropriate.
• Increase revenue through the submission of compelling proposals.
• Build and oversee corporate relations and serve as the external corporate relations point person, representing Wayside at external events.
• Provide leadership and guidance to colleagues on fundraising practices and grant management.
• Lead program and clinical staff in development and editing of grant proposals and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Represent Development Department at Board of Directors meetings
• Maintain strong working relationships with key staff in the clinical services and finance.
• Assure proper recording and acknowledgment of awards, review of award conditions, periodic reporting, and closing out awards once funds are expended.
• Ensure grant reports and gift agreements are well-crafted and show how the partnership supports both the funder and Wayside goals.
• Work with funders to facilitate changes to a project after an award.
• Assist with annual fundraising events including strategy, messaging, soliciting sponsors, and working with the Advancement Team to organize all aspects of a successful event.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to understand the best way to align funding to the greatest needs in a measurable way.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Analytical thinking and ability to analyze data.
• Desire to work as part of a team with a passion to promote the mission of Wayside Recovery Center.
• Strong attention to detail, thinking capabilities and humor are welcome.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks through organizational skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to be responsive in an effective manner, while maintaining a warm and supportive atmosphere.
• Must be able to pass DHS background study and meet applicable requirements and regulations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality for all pertinent donor/client information.
• Able to work well with people from all backgrounds with varying degrees of experience/knowledge.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision – self-motivated, confident, and trustworthy.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with an emphasis in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Must have 3-4 years of grant writing, fundraising, individual donors, corporate relations and/or related fields of expertise.
• Seasoned grant writer.
• Experience and contacts in the Twin Cities is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Should have knowledge of donor database software systems. 
• Experience in non-profit behavioral health preferred.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000