Director of Development

CHC is a non-profit social service agency in the Akron area whose mission is to treat, inspire, support and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. CHC has been a critical part of Ohio’s efforts to treat and prevent substance use disorders since 1974.

We are currently looking for an experience Director of Development. The Director of Development will play a critical role in growing the organization’s capacity to raise revenues by developing, implementing, and evaluating a strategic development plan focused on marketing and fundraising. This position requires utilizing all appropriate marketing and fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive strategic development plan that integrates marketing and fundraising initiatives to increase revenue and organizational growth.
• Design and execute strategies for donor relations, including new donor outreach and current donor cultivation, to improve donor engagement and retention.
• Manage and grow financial results from all fundraising campaigns, events, appeals, and foundation grants; provide assistance as needed for operational grants.
• Monitor, record, and manage the staff process for identifying, negotiating, and procuring in-kind contributions and trades.
• Maintain accurate and complete donor records; analyze donor response data and prospect tracking; ensure timely and accurate gift acknowledgements.
• Represent the organization at meetings and events with funders, clients, and the community at-large to increase and strengthen partnerships and enhance the organization’s brand awareness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, and development strategy implementation.
• Strong skills in marketing and fundraising strategy development and execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively represent the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in donor database management and data analysis.

Why you would love it here:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees working 30+ hours weekly!
• 32 paid days off per year! (holidays, vacation, personal and sick days!)
• Referral Bonuses!
• 403b, with company match after one year!
• Professional licensure fee reimbursement!
• Company Sponsored Training Opportunities – based on position
• Employee Assistance Program (including Health Management, Family Support and Financial Advice/Assistance)!

CHC Addiction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services.

Non-smoking facility.