Director of Development & Community Relations

Job Details

Job Location:

1200 E PARTRIDGE RD - METAMORA, IL 61548

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Title:

Development Director

Division:
Health Center

Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer

Department:
Business Office

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Effective Date: 3.1.2026

The Development Director plans and executes strategic efforts for fundraising and outreach to support the financial needs and growth of the community

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet the financial goals of the community, including event sponsorship, capital campaigns, major gift cultivation, and annual and planned giving programs (bequests, trusts, estate gifts).
• Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with residents, families, board members, staff members, donors, and community partners.
• Serve as a community ambassador to build partnerships and collaborate with local businesses, community groups, government leaders, and other organizations to enhance awareness, visibility, generate support, and promote the community’s mission and values.
• Ensure donors and sponsors are recognized, appreciated and informed about how their contributions are being used by the community.
• Identify, research, and apply for grants. Provide compelling grant proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
• Develop and manage the department’s budget, ensuring that fundraising efforts are cost-effective and aligned with the organization’s financial goals.
• Work to develop long-term sustainable funding strategies that create a diverse funding base through a mix of fundraising activities, donations, and grants, to ensure the community’s growth and success.
• Maintain CRM/database and other related software platforms, track fundraising metrics, and provide regular updates on fundraising and outreach efforts to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Participate in executive leadership team meetings and support community wide and division/department efforts
• Collaborate with Marketing/Communication Director on donor messaging, case statement and impact reports, and community newsletter and communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Willingness to uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values
• Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with tact, enthusiasm, and the ability to handle difficult situations with staff members, residents, family members, visitors, and the public
• Ability to recognize the value of providing extraordinary customer service and person-centered care to our residents.
• Strong relationship building skills with proven ability to build rapport, actively listen, and connect across generations to navigate conversations related to aging, estate planning, and charitable giving.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations, including resident information
• Strong organizational, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work and make good decisions independently
• Proficient computer skills, experience working with CRM systems
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and appointments

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours
• Frequent interruptions
• Interact with staff members, residents, families, and other visitors under all conditions and circumstances
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and temporarily in emergencies and/or to ensure proper care for all residents
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising, marketing, or communications experience, preferably in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Knowledge of planned giving and experience with major gifts and campaigns preferred

It is Snyder Village's policy to provide its staff members with additional benefits. These benefits include paid time off, and affordable insurance, as well as many others.

• Health, dental, vision,…