Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

In the Director of Advancement role, you will be a key leader in driving fundraising, events and planned giving to advance the mission of OhioGuidestone. You will lead a team of professionals that demonstrate our Values.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of Our Promise each and every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for annual giving, planned giving and event fundraising with objectives, timelines and evaluation plans designed to meet the annual goals.
• Supervise assigned staff including hiring, supervision and development, including the development of leadership and supervisory skills necessary to ensure agency success.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a personal portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Develop funding strategies/resources, respond to RFP’s and other opportunities, collaborate with other partnership agencies and network to maintain current positive relationships in the community.
• Perform a comprehensive analysis of campaign results and makes recommendations for program enhancements and efficiencies.
• Assist with coordination and production of the annual report.
• Develop and maintain an excellent knowledge and understanding of the non-profit fundraising climate and be constantly looking to identify and implement innovative and creative fundraising techniques.
• Assure fiscal accountability of all assigned programs and services. Exhibit and demand care and competence in managing agency resources.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on or share new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote an inclusive work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree and/or a professional certification in Marketing or Public Relations is preferred.

• 7 years of experience in one or more of the following settings: education, not-for-profit, government, business and/or industry required. Advancement experience could offset other required experience.
• Demonstrated experience and success in effective donor moves management.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of fundraising, including direct mail, personal and telephone solicitations, cultivation, events, stewardship, and donor relations
• Proven track record of securing major and planned gifts.

Qualifications:

• Management experience in staff development, budgeting, research, and customer service.
• Exceptional skills in communications, marketing, and interpersonal relations, with specific expertise in creating and delivering presentations and negotiating with the media.
• Ability to attend evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, and seminars. Regular travel throughout the OhioGuidestone territory required.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM database software (Raiser’s Edge preferred)

• Results orientation.
• Effective judgment and problem-solving skills.

Benefits include:

• Free CEU trainings
• Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee children!
• 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V

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