Development & Communications Director
Job Description
OUR MISSION:
From a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ, Mercy’s Gate will bridge the gap from crisis to hope for our neighbors in need.
- We partner with churches and other organizations to lead the transformation of ourcommunity.
- We empower our neighbors to navigate their lives through life-giving resources andrelationships.
- We equip our volunteers and staff toserve.
- We provide services that meet the physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual needs of ourneighbors.
OUR ORGANIZATION:
Mercy’s Gate is a non-profit organization whose goal is to understand and service the human needs of our community, specifically in Northern Colorado Springs, through direct support and integration of those people in need into caring communities and churches.
Our organization is currently seeking a Development & Communications Director to oversee our donor relations program and manage our fundraising initiatives, marketing initiatives, and communication initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing our non-profit’s fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and building a stronger development team for our organization. This position involves managing individuals and corporate gifts as well as planned and annual giving campaigns. If you have a strong background in non-profit fundraising and development, we encourage you to read through the job description and apply.
Responsibilities:
Implement Fundraising Plan
- Develop and oversee our annual fundraising program
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure Mercy’s Gate Fundraising Plan is implemented and updated which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved
- Monitor trends in the community or region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary
Organize Fund Development Activities and Donor Management
- Develop and manage timelines for various fundraising activities and grant guidelines to ensure strategic plans and critical fund raising processes are carried out in a timely manner
- Prepare and submit grant applications as outlined in the Fundraising Plan to generate funds for the organization
- Serve as the Special Events Coordinator to ensure Mercy’s Gate special fundraising events generate funds for the organization
- Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for the organization’s fundraising priorities
- Oversee the administration of a donor mailing list and database which respects the privacy and confidentiality of donor information
- Coordinate in-kind donations
- Maintain ongoing communications with private and corporate donors
- Promptly follow up with donors by providing receipt and thank you correspondence
Promote the Organization
- Develop and oversea a comprehensive communication plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of Mercy’s Gate
- Create a quarterly newsletter and annual report that increases awareness and solicits new donors
- Coordinate the design, printing, and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts
- Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Non-profit management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
- 4+ years fundraising experience
- Knowledge of fundraising management including the management of volunteer resources.
- Foundation relationship and grant writing experience
- Knowledge of special events planning and management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Proficient in Donor Management Software
- Excellent organizational and leadershipabilities.
- Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Personal Characteristics:
The Development Director/Communications Coordinator should demonstrate competence in all of the following areas:
- Spiritual: Action and thoughts are in agreement with Mercy’s Gate statement offaith
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the finances of the organization and to increase communityawareness
- Behave Ethically: Understand ethical and business practices as stated in Mercy’s Gate Employee Handbook. Ensure own behavior and the behavior or others are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of theorganization
- BuildRelationships:Establishandmaintainpositiveworkingrelationshipswithothers,bothinternally and externally, to achieve the goals of theorganization
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools andtechniques
- Focus on Donor Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of donors to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizationalparameters
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolveproblems, and make decisions that enhance organizationaleffectiveness
- PersonalfaithinJesusChristandiscomfortableworkinginaministrythatprovidesspiritual counsel and prayer. Must be involved in a localchurch
- A passion for Mercy’s Gatemission
- A public advocate for thepoor
- Strongculturalcompetencytoworkeffectivelywithdiversestakeholdersandneighborsfromall economiclevels,ethnic,religiousandracialgroups,withcareandrespectforall
- Core values of honor, integrity, service,excellence
- Able to support vision and direction of ministry with respect andprofessionalism
90-Day Introductory Period:
A90-dayreviewwillbeheldwiththeExecutiveDirector.Duringthismeeting,thetermsinthisdocument andthejobdescriptionwillbediscussedandrevisedasisdeemednecessarybytheparticipants.Issues resulting in a failure to complete the responsibilities outlined in this documents will be discussed and a resolution that is satisfactory to all parties will beadopted.
Performance Evaluation:
Afterthe90-DayIntroductoryPeriod,andifallpartiesareinagreementofcontinuedemployment,every six months thereafter a performance evaluation meeting will be held with the Executive Director. During this meeting, the terms in this document and the job description will be discussed and revised as is deemed necessary by the participants. Issues resulting in a failure to complete the responsibilities outlined in this document will be discussed and a resolution that is satisfactory to all parties will be adopted.
Evaluation Process:
1)Written Evaluation: The Executive Director will complete a written evaluation at least three days priortothePerformanceEvaluationMeeting.TheExecutiveDirectorwillalsoasktheDevelopment Officer to complete a written evaluation ofthemselves
2)PerformanceEvaluationMeeting:TheExecutiveDirectorwilldiscussinpersonthewrittenreview andcreateaplantoaddressanyconcerns.Fromthere,theExecutiveDirectorwillworktocreate a set of written goals and expectations for the coming two months. Goals and expectations will be based on job description and written agreements around workhabits.
Work Hours:
40 Hour Work Week
Compensation:
This is a full-time position with an annual salary ranging from $40,000.00 to $45,000.00.
Benefits:
Our organization currently does not have benefits to offer.
Leave:
Sick-leavewillbeallowedasrequested.AnyvacationovertwoweeksmustbeapprovedbytheExecutive Director.
Expenses:
Any entirely-work-related expenses will be reimbursed in full by the organization within one week of the date the expense was made. Receipts and/or proof of purchase documents must be provided for any expense. All work-related purchases must first be approved by the Executive Director.
Employment at Will:
All employees of Mercy’s Gate are employed under the Status of Employment-at-Will. Just as employees are free to resign at any time, for any reason, Mercy’s Gate is free to terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time.
This job will remain posted until position is filled. Application materials include the following:
- Cover Letter and Resume
- Mercy’s Gate Application (this application can be found on our website – Employment)
For more details regarding this position and to access Mercy’s Gate employment application please visit our website at:
Please submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Mercy’s Gate Application to: