Director of Strategic Relationships & Stewardship

The Position: Director of Strategic Relationships & Stewardship

The Director of Strategic Relationships & Stewardship is responsible for increasing sustainable and diverse streams of revenue through strategic relationships and stewardship.  The Director will work closely with Advance Community Health’s leadership, board of directors, staff and volunteers to create, implement, and manage a comprehensive development and stewardship program.

A successful candidate will thrive on interacting with others and have a passion for Advance Community Health’s mission.  The candidate will be comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities; he/she must enjoy a fast-paced environment with a focus on making a positive impact.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create and lead the organization’s philanthropic strategies designed to meet the goals and objectives as defined by ACH’s strategic plan.
• Works with the CEO, board of directors, and volunteer committees to plan, execute and facilitate fundraising strategies.
• Develops annual revenue goals and plans to diversify and increase the organizational budget to include foundations, corporate, and individual donors (major donors, smaller-level donors, online, etc.), as well as other appropriate sources.
• Serves as the primary staff liaison with the board committees and volunteer fundraising committees and as a resource to the CEO and board of directors on all matters related to fundraising.
• Oversees the stewardship, gift accounting, and reporting functions, ensuring that all donors receive personal and timely acknowledgment of their gifts. Oversees the management of the donor database.
• Execute effective donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship of all gifts.
• Lead grant proposal strategy for grants and oversees writing of funding proposals.
• Prepares development reports, including plans, accomplishments, and challenges for leadership and board meetings.
• Leads and engages the senior management team in developing effective messages for new and broader donor audiences.
• Represent the organization and its mission to donors and others.Essential Skills, Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience demonstrating competency in comprehensive development programs and community relations.
  • Experience with grant research, writing, and reporting.
  • Excellent communication, planning, and organization skills.
  • Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a team player.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite and donor database systems.

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