Development Director, MCA

The Mill Creek Alliance (MCA) Development Director plans, implements, and directs MCA’s philanthropic initiatives to support mission achievement.  Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), and with the guidance of the Board’s Development Committee, the DD collaborates with staff and volunteers to produce resources that sustain and advance the organization and its work.

The Mill Creek Alliance (MCA) Development Director plans, implements, and directs MCA’s philanthropic initiatives to support mission achievement.  Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), and with the guidance of the Board’s Development Committee, the DD collaborates with staff and volunteers to produce resources that sustain and advance the organization and its work.

The balance among development activities may vary at times.  Balance and specifics will be determined and may be adjusted by the Development Director and the Executive Director.  

The Development Director:

1. Leads MCA’s Development function
2. Participates in and contributes to strategic planning
3. Establishes work processes, policies, goals, and infrastructure to support successful fundraising and records management
4. Selects the mix of fundraising tactics (personal appeals, events, grantseeking, etc.) to meet MCA’s needs and targets
5. Secures and stewards annual and planned gifts, special and capital campaigns, and events
6. Reports appropriate metrics and analytics at least quarterly for understanding and evaluating MCA’s Development functions
7. Provides staff support to the Board’s Development Committee, which formalizes and reviews the strategic direction for the organization’s development activities
8. Develops an annual work plan that supports the organization’s annual goals and budgets, and long-range work plans that expand MCA’s horizons and achievements
9. Researches and evaluates funding opportunities, writes proposals, and supports other writers
10. Is not limited to conventional fundraising, but instead looks broadly for new ways for MCA to generate revenue, with consideration for the resources required and the amount of funding that is unrestricted
11. Sets the tone, teaches, coaches, and leads by example regarding appropriate behavior and relationships with donors and volunteers.  This may include:
1. Asking donors for money assertively, gracefully, and respectfully
2. Guiding other staff and board about donor prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
3. Thanking donors, and ensuring that they are informed about the good that came from their donations
4. Assisting donor relationship building by the ED, staff, and board
12. Develops expertise about funding for MCA activities on the Mill Creek, for example, stream restoration, walk-cycle trials, pocket parks, stream access, water trails, etc.
13. Leads collaboration among builders and funders whose projects compliment ours
14. Participates in all-hands-on-deck efforts sometimes required in small organizations
15. Adheres to professional fundraising ethical standards

Ideal Qualifications:

Professional: 

CFRE or equivalent

• Seven or more years of diversified and progressive nonprofit fundraising experience 
• Supervisory experience (preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Familiarity with measuring and evaluating fundraising performance
• Relevant technical and software skills: Donor management and customer relationship management software, Microsoft Office, electronic meetings, social media

Personal:

• Ability to interact effectively with people from all walks of life
• Productive and skillful team participant and leader 
• Leadership and collaborative skills with professional colleagues 
• Kindness

VIII.COMPENSATION AND HOURS

Salary starting at $55,000/year, which may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) grant-funded exempt position. Office hours are flexible between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.  We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; tuition reimbursement; health insurance, flexible spending account , and optional SIMPLE IRA retirement program.  

VII. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESSES

Applicants must submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three professional references to David J. Schmitt at dschmitt@themillcreekalliance.org.  Several candidates will be selected for interviews based on the written materials submitted.  Final selection is based on the most qualified applicant as determined by one or more in-person interviews. The position is available immediately.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, or disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Mill Creek Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.