Development Director

Description

Development Director

At Unity, we are dedicated to honoring life by bringing peace of mind and comfort when it matters most. With over 48 years of compassionate care, we take pride in the supportive and collaborative environment we provide for our team members. By joining Unity, you will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who share our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Together, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.  If you're a visionary fundraising professional passionate about mission-driven work, join us in leading philanthropy efforts that directly support Unity’s vital programs.

 

What you’ll do:

As the Development Director, you will l be responsible for the development, implementation and integration of a broad range of philanthropic initiatives directly aligned with Unity’s strategic plan.  You will represent Unity within the communities we serve, with a primary goal of building and strengthening relationships to achieve philanthropy goals. This position is a member of the Operations Leadership Team with shared responsibility for company performance.

Position Responsibilities:

· Role model Unity’s values across all working situations

· Work closely with the Executive Director to establish and achieve philanthropy goals that reflect and support Unity’s strategic growth plan

· Maintain current knowledge of Unity’s services and programs

· Responsible for all philanthropy initiatives, including gift solicitations, grant requests, annual appeals, events, planned giving, and 2 resale shoppes

· Assume full responsibility for leadership and development of the team, including onboarding, coaching, and performance management

· Research, assess and recommend philanthropy initiatives to expand Unity’s exposure to potential donors

· Work with the donor database manager to ensure accurate and timely solicitation and acknowledgement of contributions, as well as creation of meaningful reports

· Identify, build, and steward relationships with families, community, civic, and corporate leaders as an integral part of donor prospect development and engagement

· Responsible for oversight of departmental policies and procedures development and review

· Engage with leadership members to facilitate operational cross-department communication and collaboration, resulting in timely, accurate, positive, respectful, and strategic decision making

· Develop annual budget and department operating plan and timeline 

· Monthly analysis of financial performance with the development of respective action plans 

· Encourage, educate, and facilitate the integration of quality, resource management, customer service, and empowerment concepts into daily work routine

· Promote Unity in the community through professional organization membership, speaking engagements, external marketing, networking, etc.

What you’ll bring:

· Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience

· Minimum of 5 years experience in non-profit philanthropy, including strategy planning and execution

· Minimum of 3 years experience in development team leadership

· Experience in public relations and/or marketing preferred

· Demonstrated success in fundraising across numerous platforms, including gift solicitations, annual appeals, events, and planned giving.

· Proven experience in grant writing 

· Financial acumen in establishing and maintaining a budget

· Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage

Why Unity? Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable benefits!

Health: We provide comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care. On-site health risk assessments and flu shots are also available to keep you and your family well.

Life: Unity values work-life balance, offering paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement to support your personal needs and interests outside of work.

Security: For your financial peace of mind, Unity offers a 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.

Compensation: We reward your skills and commitment with competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement.

Career: Grow with Unity through internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs designed to support your professional journey.

All new employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire. 

For a full list of benefits: https://unityhospice.org/careers

Choose Unity as the place to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be valued every step of the way. Apply today to join a team that invests in you, both personally and professionally.