Location
Kansas City, MO | United States
Job description
Job Title: Director of Advancement
Reports To: Director of City on a Hill
Salary: This full-time, competitively compensated senior position will receive a base salary of 80k-100k commensurate with experience, along with an incentive structure.
Mission: City on a Hill seeks to be the community that inspires and forms the young adult generation to be saints! It began as a ministry of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Fifteen years later in 2021, City on a Hill became an independent 501(c)3 organization and lay apostolate. Now, the apostolate is preparing for expansion to other markets.
"City on a Hill has grown from a ground-breaking ministry with a few dozen people to a community that annually reaches over 2,500 young adults, 600 of whom are well-engaged participants. City on a Hill's leadership has proven itself through expertly managed events, leadership and disciple-making trainings, small groups, two annual mission and adventure trips, a growing and effective social media presence, and a popular podcast. City on a Hill is credited with more than 100 marriages, more than 200 adults who have entered into regular spiritual direction and at least a half dozen vocations to the seminary or religious life."
--Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
To apply: Please send your resume and three references (two professional, one personal) to Catherine Cheney at [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] The position will remain open until filled.
Position Objective:
The primary objective of this position is to develop and sustain a community of supporters for City on a Hill, making possible long-term sustainability and growth for the apostolate, particularly as it expands to new cities. The Director of Advancement will play a key role in the national growth of this dynamic organization.
Development Strategy
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to plan and execute fundraising strategies to reach City on a Hill's annual development goals in Kansas City as well as the seed money goals for an expansion budget.
- Establish engagement strategies for the various segments in City on a Hill's database: young adults, alumni, major donors, etc.
Donor Engagement
- Reach out and build relationships with prospective and current supporters, sharing City on a Hill's mission and vision, and identifying unique opportunities to partner with these individuals.
- Secure and process gifts, sending out timely thank you notes and donor acknowledgements.
- Implement best practices for retaining current donors.
- Serve as a responsive point of contact for donors, and send end of year tax letters and receipts.
- Attend and assist in planning for events gathering and honoring City on a Hill's supporters.
- Assist the committee planning the City Lights Gala, making invitations to donors and prospective donors, and helping to execute the development portion of the evening.
- Interface with the Board of Directors, Expansion Committee, and other advisors as needed.
- Support our Community Experience Manager in keeping Salesforce up-to-date with information about City on a Hill's donors and prospects and their engagement with City on a Hill.
Grants and Sponsorships
- Identify opportunities to partner with foundations, and manage the outreach and grant application process.
- Coordinate in-kind donation opportunities, and where possible, long-term partnerships with corporate sponsors.
Communication
- Develop strategies to share City on a Hill's mission and goals with various audiences.
- Work with City on a Hill's team to produce attractive materials and media for City on a Hill that help us share our mission.
- Create and disseminate regular communications for donors, including an annual report, in order to share City on a Hill's mission, and include them in our vibrant community.
- Represent City on a Hill at meetings and events across the metro area, and nationally.
Requirements:
- A humble Catholic with intense zeal for the Gospel
- Zeal for City on a Hill's mission and core values
- A track record of integrity and success in reaching goals
- A polished and effective communicator through a variety of channels
- A gift for networking and relationship building
- The ability to travel occasionally or attend meetings outside of business hours.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
- 15+ years of experience in development work (including handling major gifts), sales, or a field with similar competencies is required for this position
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in fundraising strategy is preferred
- Experience in written communication required, grant-writing experience preferred
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