About Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers
The Mission of Helping Hands is to provide a helping hand to a sustainable life through Resources, Recovery, and Reentry.
Our programs are Trauma-Informed, Data-Driven, and Person-Centered.
We take the time to learn each individual's story and help connect them to the appropriate local resources and services to meet their unique needs. We do not duplicate available services; instead, we build strong collaborative partnerships with local programs and foster connections between participants and our community partners.
Position Summary
As Chief Development Officer at Helping Hands, you will oversee the organization’s fundraising, manage relationships with current and future donors, and set the communications strategy for our growth and success.
The Development Director is an integral member of our senior leadership team, who reports to the Chief Executive Officer. The position develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive fundraising plan to expand philanthropic support of the organization – including identifying and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders, actively pursuing and managing corporate and individual leads, fostering strong donor and sponsor stewardship, and seeking, applying for and managing grant funding.
Key Accountabilities:
Overall –
- Design, plan and implement strategies, plans, and procedures to ensure fundraising goals are met annually
- Set comprehensive goals for business growth and success
- Establish policies and procedures that promote company culture and vision
- Act as the primary point of contact for funding, donations, and fundraising event inquiries
- Create a respectful reputation for HHROC in the community
- Coordinate media events: speak on behalf of the organization with media outlets as needed
- Perform networking at selected community and leadership events
- Build new donor relationships while maintaining ongoing ones
- Oversee daily operations of the development and communication teams
- Oversee branding, image, and consistency of messaging in all organization materials. Including ensuring HHROC messaging is updated and accurate in all marketing and outreach materials
- Design and produce annual giving campaign, as well as auxiliary marketing, promotional and outreach materials
- Collect, organize, and maintain a complete and accurate database record of donors and funding received
- Analyze and interpret data and metrics
- Create reports for the leadership team
Other Duties –
Requirements & Qualifications
2-4 years of management experience required
Related college or 6-8 years of related experience preferred
Previous experience in fundraising and/or sales required
Excellent personal, verbal, and written communication skills
Hands-on experience with strategic planning and business development
Good knowledge of data analysis and KPIs
Customer service, communication, and recordkeeping experience required
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Great communication and presentation skills
Good public speaking skills required
Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and insurance coverage for private vehicle use.
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, required; PowerPoint preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct or Lived Experience with homelessness, addiction, and/or low-income populations.
- Understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence, and sexual assault
Physical/Mental Requirements
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Hearing and vision adequate for interaction with participants, interaction with staff, and interaction with the general public.
- Adhere to covid-19 precautions per recommendations from the CDC.
- Work is primarily performed indoors, within an office setting, occasionally accompanied by moderate noise levels and exposure to scents.
- Frequently required to sit/stand at a computer or in a stationary position.
- Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as copy machine, printer, and phone.
- Frequently required to move about within the facility for meetings, office equipment, and daily operations.
- Frequently drives within the 5 counties that Helping Hands currently operates in.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Benefits: Paid Time Off; 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan; employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage; paid holidays; wellness program & incentives; rolling internal skills training; group life insurance; short- & long-term disability benefits.
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, with the possibility of some occasional early morning, evening, and weekend work.
The pay range for this role is:
90,000 - 105,000 USD per year (Bybee Lakes HOPE Center)