Suncoast Florida Area Chief Development Officer Bradenton, FL

The Chief Development Office exists to advance the mission ofSuncoast

Youth for Christ by creating, overseeing and coordinating the execution of the chapter’s comprehensive development strategy.

Qualified candidates must have a heart for stewardship ministry, be an organized self-starter, possess strong management and relational skills, and be proficient in both written and verbal communication.

• Assist the Executive Director in the creation and planning oftheSYFCannual development plan (Find, Win, Keep, Lift) to resource the following areas:
  • Annual operating fund (Chapter, ministry centers, and ministry sites)
  • Reserve funds
  • Assets
  • Ministry expansion
  • Planned Giving
• Develop, build, and manage a portfolio ofbetween
  40-50ministry partner(and prospect) relationships with an emphasis on major giving partners
• Meet individually with existing and prospective ministry partners using the 7 Touch philosophy as a minimum standard of engagement, reinforced by the “Major Giving Process”
• Ensure that the appropriate care and appreciation is shown with ministry partners
• Ensure that all staff with development responsibilities are successfully trained and faithfully engaged in our 7-touch/faithful activity system and strategy.
• Meetthe goals laid out in the CDO KRA’s document (attached below)

• Assist Executive Director with all external communications, including but not limited to:
  • Print materials
  • Themes
  • Oversee the social media, web and electronic communication
  • Overall cohesive communication strategy
• Oversee and maintain branding standard sin line with Youth for Christ USA
• Present the mission and vision ofSYFCwith groups (churches, service clubs,businesses,ministry partners, etc.)
• Assist in coordinating videos and other media resources to enhance the communication efforts ofSYFC
• Facilitate arange of activities that inform andpromoteand secure legacy giving forSYFC

• Provide as needed input and/or leadership in the invitation and follow upof events, including assisting and giving input into the communication and strategy:
  • Regularly Scheduled “See the Story” Events(Point of entry)
  • The Legacy Dinner
  • End of Year-Christmas Giving appeal
  • Giving Challenge
  • Ministry Partner Appreciation Events
  • Other Projects(P2P)
• Work with and through staff and volunteer teams to carry out the event strategy with a high degree of excellence

• Assistthe Executive Director with maintaining his own engagement strategy with his portfolio
• Continuedproficiencyin the use of Bloomerang CRM and Fundraising as our donorabndeventmanagement system
• Ensure that receipt acknowledgement, recognition, and follow up with ministry partners is done in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Coordinate the process for solicitation, procurement, and acknowledgement of ‘Gift-In-Kind’ donations when applicable.
• Assistand participate in the procurement ofgrant funding from local, state, and national foundations, in partnership with the Executive Director and in coordination with appropriate staff.
• Answerphone, e-mail, and other correspondence
• Maintain an organized filing system
• Communicate through written correspondence
• Assist with maintaining current information on theSYFCWebsite
• Provide leadership input inall development communication materials.

• Provide input and coaching for team members involved in Development, including 1-2 trainings per month
• Assist with recruiting and managing ateam of volunteers to help with specific development events and projects
• Provide regular updates to the Executive Director, including at minimum;
  • 30 Day Activity report
  • Monthly Board Development Committee report??
  • All Development related information regarding current/potential partners
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