Director of Advancement

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Director of Advancement will play an integral role in leading and growing the overall philanthropy development strategy within their designated territory and/or strategic service of focus, including: the donor base, long-term strategic partnerships, and revenue capacity for Centerstone’s fundraising efforts, including: identifying and qualifying new prospects; cultivating and stewarding current and previous donors; accomplishing meaningful touchpoints for philanthropic engagement; and working alongside board members to engage and closing major gifts. The Director will also develop strategy for fundraising and friend-raising events, drive execution, ROI, and success as well as subsequent donor engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of donors; formulate engagement strategies for increased giving year to year. May include corporate and private foundation donors/prospects. Position includes travel within the assigned region to meet with donors and prospects, as well as some out of state travel for important occasions and select meetings. (Travel expenses are reimbursed.)
• Manage other aspects of a broader fundraising strategy, including corporate sponsors, stewarding foundations, annual donors, and friend/fund-raising events. This includes planning, scheduling and implementing fundraising activities to advance the gift pipeline and maximize private fundraising support for Centerstone.
• Expand our base of donors to perpetuate the donor pipeline. Partner with Board members to identify new prospects and donors, implement fundraising strategies and constituency building.
• Build, nurture and steward a culture of philanthropy internally; ensure effective, positive working relationships within Centerstone with colleagues.
• Write donor proposals, letters and other materials as identified. May include writing/submitting targeted grants, where there is a high probability of award, in collaboration with the Foundation’s Director of Private Grants, the CEO, and service area leads.
• Effectively leverage the chief executives, board members and other leadership in fundraising efforts.
• Develop strategies with colleagues to ensure goals, annual fundraising targets and benchmarks are met for Centerstone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• This position is assigned to our Tennessee region, and therefore requires a working knowledge of key constituents and other aspects of the area, including identifying potential opportunity for Centerstone related to growth of philanthropy.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and demonstrated success at effectively cultivating and closing gifts of $10,000+.
• Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including acumen to build and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels and with external constituencies. Advanced skills in making persuasive and compelling presentations.
• Experience in special event planning (all aspects from planning, budgeting, vendor/venue negotiation and management, audiovisual, speaker, speech development, registration, etc. through to day-of and post-event analysis and strategies).  This includes effectively managing committees of volunteers. Ensures strong ROI.
• Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and strong project management skills.
• Ability to evaluate problems accurately and exercise appropriate judgment and discretion when dealing with donors, employees, board members, and volunteers; ability to work and solve problems both independently and in a team environment to move projects from inception to completion
• Enthusiastic, action-oriented approach with strong work ethic; fantastic customer service ethic with high expectations for quality
• Licensed driver with vehicle; ability to travel and work flexible times, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required.

Years of Experience

5 years of demonstrated success in planning, managing, implementing and securing significant philanthropy; experience in nonprofit fundraising preferred

Certification/Licensure

Not applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 10%

Sitting – 90%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.