Description

Responsibilities: 

•        Development Strategy and Planning
•        Lead and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, including major gifts, planned giving, grants, events, and donor pipeline development
•        Set annual development and communications priorities and goals in partnership with the Executive Director
•        Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director on all fundraising activities
•        Donor Relations
•        Cultivate, steward, and solicit mid and major level donor relationships with a focus on long-term engagement
•        Lead prospecting and relationship-building efforts to grow and sustain the donor pipeline

Communications and Outreach:

•       Provide strategic oversight of communications to ensure alignment with L’Arche’s mission, values, and fundraising goals
•        Ensure donor-facing communications are inclusive and mission driven and support engagement, stewardship, and giving
•        Supervise outreach activities to support annual goals and needs of the community. 

Leadership and Management:

•        Provide leadership and supervision for the Development Team, fostering a collaborative, mission-centered culture
•        Oversee grants management, events, reporting, and Board Partnership
•        Oversee planning and execution of special events, including the Longest Table

L’Arche Fundraiser

•        Prepare and present fundraising reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
•        Partner with board leadership to strengthen board engagement in fundraising
•        Other duties as assigned, based on needs, skillset and interests.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

•        Experience and genuine desire to work with people with disabilities and the people and systems who support them 
•        Ability to communicate the mission of L’Arche with passion, integrity, and clarity 
•        Demonstrated ability to thrive in a donor-centered, relationship-driven fundraising environment 
•        Optimistic, proactive, and attentive to detail  
•        Management of staff and activities engaged with big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution 
•        Motivated by building new relationships and meeting strategic fundraising goals 
•        Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently as a self-starter and idea generator 
•        Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
•        Bachelor’s degree required, further education preferred. 
•        5–7 years of progressively responsibilities in fundraising experience, including experience across multiple facets of development and competence to supervise the development team

Other Qualifications:  

•      DPPC Abuser Registry Check.
•      CPR and First Aid certification upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
•      Ability to pass CORI and fingerprint background checks.
•      Completion of Fire Safety and Human Rights training within 60 days of employment.
•      Valid Driver’s License

Salary & Benefits: 

•        Meaningful, mission-based, and community-focused work
•        100% Health Insurance Premium Coverage, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Dental and Vision and a 403B retirement plan.
•        Professional Development Opportunities, including retreats
•        Salary based on experience; range of $80,000- $100,000 annually.

L’Arche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.